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  • Quaker Lobby Rejects Unjust Executive Order on Asylum

    Press Release | June 5, 2024
    FCNL today called on President Joe Biden to rescind his executive order restricting access of asylum seekers to the country.

  • Quaker Lobby Celebrates Rep. Barbara Lee’s Lifetime of Service to Peace

    Press Release | November 15, 2024
    FCNL presented The Compass Award to Representative Barbara Lee. The new award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to moral leadership.

  • Quaker Lobby Supports Bill to Renew Funding for UN in Gaza

    Press Release | September 19, 2024
    FCNL applauded yesterday’s introduction of the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives.

  • FCNL Submits Comment Opposing Disability Review Change

    Background | September 16, 2020
    The Trump administration put forward a proposed rule that would create a new category of disability for Social Security recipients. This change would require frequent recertification of the individual’s disability, creating more opportunities for people to lose their benefits. FCNL submitted a comment to Andrew Saul, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, calling for the new rule to be rescinded.

  • FCNL Joins 100 National Organizations Calling on Biden to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel

    Letter | June 8, 2021
    The Friends Committee on National Legislation today joined Churches for Middle East Peace, Jewish Voice for Peace Action, and Defense of Children International – Palestine in sending a letter urging President Biden to block the delivery of $735 million in weapons to Israel.

  • Advocating with and for Native Americans

    Background | October 6, 2020
    The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is one of a few faith-based groups that lobbies with and for Native Americans on issues affecting their communities. Through the years, FCNL has developed a credibility that enables it to provide Congress with unbiased insight and information about the issues that affect indigenous peoples in the United States.

  • NGO Letter: Block Bombs to Saudi Arabia

    Letter | June 13, 2017
    A letter signed by FCNL and 40 other organizations emphasizes the danger to Yemenis posed by a bomb sale, and the urgency of voting to block it.

  • History

    Background | February 15, 2017
    We were founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1943 in response to World War II. FCNL was a lobby from the start, working directly with policymakers to solve the big challenges that affect our world. Since then, we’ve advocated tirelessly for peace, justice, and sustainability — and it’s paid off.

  • The Spirit of Ubuntu is Building a Culture of Peace

    Statement | September 20, 2024

    For over 40 years, the United Nations has marked September 21st as the International Day of Peace, a day dedicated to non-violence and universal ceasefire.

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