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Increase the Peace Networking Reception
Join us for “Increase The Peace,” a reception hosted by the Friends Committee on National Legislation as part of our larger Violence Interrupter Symposium.
Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection with Emily Provance
Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. Emily Provance, member of Fifteenth Street Monthly Meeting in New York City with host our time of worship this evening. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek grounding in community.35 National Religious Leaders Applaud Republican Climate Resolution
Today, 35 diverse religious leaders joined together to welcome a Republican resolution on climate change, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), Rep. Ryan Costello (PA-6), and fourteen other Republican members of Congress.Buying Groceries Should Not Result in Death
Washington, DC – Following the killing of George Floyd and the arrest of one Minneapolis police officer, FCNL General Secretary Diane Randall issued the following statement:FCNL Criticizes Much Reduced U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) criticized the drastic reduction of refugees to be admitted for resettlement in the U.S. This follows the Trump administration’s announcement late yesterday to resettle only 18,0000 refugees in FY 2020 – the lowest in the 39-year history of the program.Quaker Religious Education on the Road
The FCNL Quaker Welcome Center is a new “must see” stop for Quaker students and families visiting Washington, DC.Quakers Push for Immediate Action as Weekend Mass Shootings Claim 31 More Lives
As the country reels from three mass shootings in one week, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) urges policymakers to take every available step to reduce the harm and loss of life caused by guns.Quaker Lobby Applauds Senate for Supporting Native Communities
Washington, DC (June 18, 2018) – Today, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) thanked the Senate for supporting the five percent tribal set-aside funds in the Crime Victims Fund for FY 2019. This amounts to around $220 million.Quaker Lobby Denounces Supreme Court Ruling on Muslim Ban
Washington, DC (June 26, 2018) – The Quaker Lobby, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), strongly criticized the Supreme Court for ruling in support of yet another Muslim travel ban.Quaker Lobby Optimistic on Peace as Congress Passes Elie Wiesel Act
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded both houses of Congress for passing the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (S.1158) at the end of its final session. Named after Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, the bill ensures the U.S. government is equipped with the most constructive and cost-effective tools to address the root causes of violent conflict worldwide.