FCNL Priorities Advance in House

The House of Representatives adopted bipartisan amendments to the annual defense policy bill which advance our work on nuclear weapons, climate, ending U.S. support for the war in Yemen, and more.

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  1. Update Restoring Access to Education in Prisons 

    In the 1990’s leaders in Washington, D.C. sought to increase punitive sentences and address crime through harsh punishment. The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-322) increased prison sentences, created incentives for states to build new prisons, and strengthened laws that made the incarcerated serve more of their sentence before their release. The law also eliminated Pell Grants in prisons.

  2. Background FCNL 2019 Summer Interns: Beginning with Hope and Agency 

    Coming to FCNL, I have been impressed at the dedication FCNL has in engaging young adults with Quaker advocacy work. The work that I see on a daily basis at FCNL is both inspiring and contagious, and I am so excited to be part of the 2019 summer intern cohort!

  3. Statement Diana Ohlbaum Statement On Congressional Action To Stop War With Iran 

    Recently, FCNL joined Senators, House members, and many other faith groups at a rally calling for legislation to prevent unauthorized war with Iran, an issue FCNL has been working hard on for months, if not years.

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  1. Where witness meets advocacy: FCNL's new Quaker Welcome Center on Capitol Hill. Learn more 

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  1. A Religious Perspective on Carbon Pricing 
    1. July 31, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. EDT | Webinar
  2. FCNL at Yearly Meetings 
    1. Summer 2019 Across the Country
  3. Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute 2019 
    1. November 13-17, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

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