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"I am part of a generation that has not meaningfully known a country that is at peace."
On April 25, 2019, the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service hosted a public hearing on policy options related to selected service, also known as the military draft.Letter to Congress: Fund a More Peaceful, Sustainable, and Compassionate Foreign Policy
In the fiscal year 2020 appropriations process, Congress should prioritize funding for peacebuilding, international environmental programs, and refugee protection.Faith Groups Urge Robust Funding for Environmental Protection
On June 17th, FCNL was one of 13 religious organizations that signed a letter to the House of Representatives, urging an appropriations package that provides robust funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Interior and does not include any anti-environmental riders.14 Organizations Urge Secretary Mattis to Keep Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute
Fourteen NGO and faith organizations urge Defense Secretary Mattis to keep the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), which develops doctrine, training, and research on the protection of civilians, foreign humanitarian assistance, and stability operations.DHS Funding Bill Funnels Billions into Deportation Machinery at Expense of U.S. Communities’ Security
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (Quakers) urges members of Congress to reject the House of Representatives’ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill upon full chamber consideration.The FCNL Experience: Lobbying on the Lawn
FCNL intern Hannah Misangyi shares her first time meeting a member of Congress.FCNL Congratulates House on Savanna’s Act and Not Invisible Act Passage
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded yesterday’s passage of both Savanna’s Act (H. R. 2733) and the Not Invisible Act of 2019 (H.R.2438) by the full House of Representatives.Quakers to Lobby for Justice in Policing Act
Washington, DC – More than 800 advocates from 45 states joined the Quaker lobby, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), to lobby Congress on passing the Justice in Policing Act (H.R.7120/S.3912) as part of their 76th Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute.FCNL Urges Confirmation of Rep. Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior
We know that Rep. Haaland will represent all Americans as she leads the agency’s efforts to protect our public lands, champion environmental justice, and take important steps to address climate change.Quaker Lobby Commends House Passage of New COVID-19 Relief Bill
FCNL hailed House passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.