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Extending New START Protects the United States and Saves Billions
Unless the U.S. and Russian governments agree to extend the New START treaty by Feb. 5, 2021, the last remaining limits on their nuclear weapons will expire. Dave Lawler of Axios reports “both sides have warned that without a deal, they’re prepared for an arms race.”A Snapshot of the 117th Congress
Read on to learn what’s new on Capitol Hill, what’s the same, and how you can engage your members of Congress.Bill Analysis: America’s Clean Future Fund Act
On March 10, 2021, Sen. Dick Durbin (IL) introduced the America’s Clean Future Fund Act. Rep. Marie Newman (IL-03) introduced the companion bill in the House on April 12, 2021.Congress Should Abolish the Selective Service System, Not Expand It
Senators on the Armed Services Committee recently approved a revision to military draft laws that would require women to register for the Selective Service System (SSS).Four Ways FCNL is Standing in Solidarity with the Afghan People
Our hearts are heavy with the terrible events unfolding in Afghanistan. We grieve as we witness the devastating effects of U.S. military intervention, and we continue to urge immediate action to support refugee resettlement and humanitarian relief on the ground.Spring Lobby Weekend 2022: Financial Assistance
FCNL offers a limited amount of financial assistance to young adults.Congress Close on Securing Path to Reduce Child Poverty in Recovery Legislation
President Joe Biden announced a framework for recovery legislation this week. We are very close to securing permanent access to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for low-income families and parents who are out of work.Love Your Neighbors: Help Families Receive Full Tax Benefits
Register for this one-hour-long national webinar to learn about the changes to the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit and how you can help spread the word in your communities about these tax credits.What is the Nuclear Posture Review and Why Does It Matter?
Since the 1990s, each president has established an overarching vision for the role nuclear weapons should play in U.S. national security. Known as the Nuclear Posture Review (or NPR), this public document answers key questions about U.S. nuclear strategies.Biden Budget Features Key FCNL Priorities
We are encouraged by the inclusion of many of FCNL’s critical priorities in this initial spending blueprint—an important marker of the success of our long-term advocacy efforts. But we know it will require persistence to ensure these pieces move forward and are meaningfully funded this year and in years to come.