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Quaker Lobby Applauds House Rejection of War with Iran
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation welcomes the clear message sent by the House of Representatives last evening that war with Iran has not been authorized and attacks must cease. In a bipartisan vote of 224-194, the House invoked the War Powers Act, directing the president to terminate the use of the military to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. The Senate is expected to take up similar legislation as soon as next week.Progress is Possible
In these hyperpartisan times, it can sometimes feel like we spend much of our energy on damage control. Last week demonstrated that our advocacy and lobbying is making real, impactful change.FCNL Applauds Challenges and Prizes for Climate Act
On February 15th, the bipartisan Challenges and Prizes for Climate Act of 2018 was introduced in Congress by Reps. Dan Lipinski (D, IL-03) and John Faso (R, NY-19), both members of the Climate Solutions Caucus.Moral and Practical Reasons to End the Death Penalty
There are many reasons to end the use of the death penalty. Executing criminals does not effectively address the roots of violence in our society. It has not been shown to effectively deter the sorts of crimes for which it is applied. It does not restore lives destroyed by acts of violence.Charitable Disclosure Statements
Financial and other information about Friends Committee on National Legislation can be obtained by contacting FCNL directly or for residents of the following states, as stated below.FCNL Opposes Reduced Refugee Resettlement Number
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) criticized the recent presidential recommendation of the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the United States for fiscal year 2021. The new number, 15,000 refugees, is nearly 20% lower than FY2020 while the number of refugees worldwide continues to grow rapidly.Quaker Lobby Applauds House Passage of For the People Act
FCNL praises House passage of the For the People Act (H.R.1).Choose Hope, Work for Justice: Annual Meeting 2021
Each year, hundreds of Quakers and friends gather to advocate for a more just and peaceful world.Quaker Lobby Celebrates the Release of US Citizens in Iran
FCNL welcomes the release of five United States citizens who were unjustly detained in Iran.Looking Back on 80 Years of Advocacy for Peace and Justice
Since 1943, FCNL has been at the forefront of many important social movements, faithfully lobbying Congress and 15 successive presidential administrations to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. Today, it is one of the most effective change agents in Washington, D.C.