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  • Quaker Lobby Urges Swift Congressional Action on Justice in Policing Act

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) urged Congress to act swiftly on the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 (H.R. 7120).
  • Senate Forms Bipartisan Climate Caucus

    Update | August 17, 2020
    On Oct. 23, Sens. Christopher Coons (DE) and Mike Braun (IN) formed a bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the Senate. This caucus compliments the House Climate Solutions Caucus, first formed in 2016.
  • Quakers Laud House Committee Passage of Tribal Law Enforcement Bills

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) welcomed today’s passage of both Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act of 2019 by the House Judiciary Committee.
  • Quaker Lobby Opposes Administration’s Bid to Expand Muslim Ban

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC – The Trump administration is expected to formally announce plans today to expand the 2017 travel ban, commonly known as the Muslim ban. The extension includes Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) has consistently opposed any religious-based tests or barriers for admission to the United States.
  • In Memoriam: Landrum Bolling

    Update | June 22, 2020
    Former FCNL staff member Jim Fine reflects on the life of Landrum Bolling: Quaker, activist, and educator with a passion for “walking cheerfully over the world answering that of God in every one.”
  • Quaker Lobby Deplores House Assault on Vulnerable Families

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC (June 22, 2018) – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) sharply criticized the passage of the farm bill, H.R.2., last night. The five-year bill will force 2 million Americans to lose some or all their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food assistance benefits.
  • Quaker Lobby Calls on Congress to Resettle More Refugees

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC (June 20, 2018) – On World Refugee Day, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) calls on Congress to uphold its commitment to welcoming refugees and individuals seeking asylum.
  • U.S. Military Troops Should Leave Syria, But We Can’t Abandon the Region

    Statement | December 21, 2018
    The Friends Committee on National Legislation welcomes the announced withdrawal of U.S. military troops from Syria and the reduction of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
  • Your Power and FCNL Advocacy Teams

    Update | December 7, 2016
    As we see how the political changes in Washington will affect people across the country, we know that motivating Congress to act is essential. That’s where you have power—to be persistent advocates for justice and peace with your members of Congress.
  • Who Supports the Republican Climate Resolution?

    Background | July 13, 2017
    On March 15th, 17 House Republicans – led by Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), and Rep. Ryan Costello (PA-6) – reintroduced the Republican Climate Resolution. Many organizations support this resolution, which affirms that climate change is real, human-caused, and needs to be addressed by Congress.