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Quaker Lobby Celebrates Rep. Barbara Lee’s Lifetime of Service to Peace
FCNL presented The Compass Award to Representative Barbara Lee. The new award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to moral leadership.FCNL Submits Comment Opposing Disability Review Change
The Trump administration put forward a proposed rule that would create a new category of disability for Social Security recipients. This change would require frequent recertification of the individual’s disability, creating more opportunities for people to lose their benefits. FCNL submitted a comment to Andrew Saul, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, calling for the new rule to be rescinded.FCNL Joins 100 National Organizations Calling on Biden to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The Friends Committee on National Legislation today joined Churches for Middle East Peace, Jewish Voice for Peace Action, and Defense of Children International – Palestine in sending a letter urging President Biden to block the delivery of $735 million in weapons to Israel.Advocating with and for Native Americans
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is one of a few faith-based groups that lobbies with and for Native Americans on issues affecting their communities. Through the years, FCNL has developed a credibility that enables it to provide Congress with unbiased insight and information about the issues that affect indigenous peoples in the United States.NGO Letter: Block Bombs to Saudi Arabia
A letter signed by FCNL and 40 other organizations emphasizes the danger to Yemenis posed by a bomb sale, and the urgency of voting to block it.History
We were founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1943 in response to World War II. FCNL was a lobby from the start, working directly with policymakers to solve the big challenges that affect our world. Since then, we’ve advocated tirelessly for peace, justice, and sustainability — and it’s paid off.The Spirit of Ubuntu is Building a Culture of Peace
For over 40 years, the United Nations has marked September 21st as the International Day of Peace, a day dedicated to non-violence and universal ceasefire.
Abandoning the Open Skies Treaty Is a Mistake
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) expressed disappointment in today’s Trump Administration announcement that it will withdraw from the long-standing, multilateral Treaty on Open Skies. Formal termination will be effective in six months.Quaker Lobby Commends House Passage of No BAN Act
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) praised today’s long delayed full House passage of The No BAN Act (H.R. 2214) in a bipartisan 226-171 vote. The bill would repeal the Trump administration’s travel ban against Muslims and prohibit other travel bans based on race or religion.Quaker Lobby Endorses House Committee’s Climate Crisis Solutions
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) endorsed the highly anticipated comprehensive congressional report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy and Just America, which the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released today.