The FCNL Justice Award recognizes members of Congress who have advanced policies to create a more just society and country, unapologetically recognizing the dignity of all people.
It is presented each year at FCNL’s Annual Meeting. The first Justice Award was awarded in 2020.
- 2024: Sen. Cory Booker (NJ), for his work reimagining an equitable criminal legal system,
elevating violence interruption programs, honoring the right to asylum and establishing humane reception for newcomers, safeguarding election integrity and voting rights, and supporting families through the Child Tax Credit. - 2023: Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04), for his bipartisan leadership to establish a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. and advance policies that honor tribal sovereignty and treaty rights.
- 2022: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (AK), for her work to honor the nation-to-nation relationship the federal government has with tribal nations and leadership in responding to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
- 2021: Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), for being a persistent champion of working families, and working to expand the Child Tax Credit as well as housing, child care, and paid family leave.
- 2020: Rep. Deb Haaland (NM-01) received FCNL’s first ever Justice Award for her commitment to end the crises of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
