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House Votes to End U.S. War in Yemen

“Today’s vote affirms the power of grassroots, pro-peace advocacy to turn the tide against war in Congress.” - Diane Randall

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Press Release Quaker Lobby Welcomes Budget Deal; Deplores National Emergency Declaration
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) today welcomed the bipartisan budget agreement negotiated by Congress to keep the federal government funded through the rest of the fiscal year. However, FCNL deplores the declaration of a national emergency at the southern border.
- By Timothy McHugh
- Issues: Immigrants & Refugees
Update FCNL Welcomes Bill to Repeal the 2001 AUMF
Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) introduced a bill to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). A bipartisan group of 46 representatives joined Rep. Lee to cosponsor the bill.
- By Emmet Hollingshead
- Issues: U.S. Wars & Militarism
Action Alert Upcoming Vote on Background Checks: Urge Congress to Act to End Gun Violence
After years of inaction, Congress is finally advancing policies to reduce gun violence in our communities. Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8). Next stop is a vote before the full U.S. House.
- By Andre Gobbo
- Issues: Gun Violence
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