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FCNL Denounces Cancellation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
On November 20, the Trump administration cancelled Temporary Protected Status for approximately 50,000 Haitians, effective July 22, 2019. FCNL denounces this decision, particularly given the ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, 2016 Hurricane Matthew, and a major cholera epidemic.FCNL Welcomes Transparency in Energy Production Act
FCNL is pleased to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Transparency in Energy Production Act of 2017.Time for Bipartisan Action to Protect Our Care
The Friends Committee on National Legislation strongly condemns President Trump’s recent executive order to halt federal cost-sharing reduction payments and calls on Congress to pass the bipartisan Alexander-Murray deal.47 Senators Say No to Weapons of Mass Starvation
FCNL applauds the 47 senators who voted today to block the sale of U.S. weapons to Saudi Arabia. The growing Senate opposition to this sale sends a strong signal that U.S. backing for the Saudi-led coalition’s indiscriminate killing of civilians and de-facto blockade in Yemen must end.Quaker Lobby Honors Trailblazing Legislators Gillibrand, Haaland
Washington, DC – Two members of Congress will be honored during the Annual Meeting of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) November 14-17. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) will be honored with the Edward F. Snyder Award for Peace while Representative Deb Haaland (NM) will be given the FCNL Justice Award.Quaker Lobby Lauds Extension of New START
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) congratulates President Joe Biden for having reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend the New START Treaty for the maximum allowable five years.Quaker Lobby Celebrates House Vote to Repeal 2002 Iraq War Authorization
FCNL applauds today’s vote in the House to repeal the outdated and overstretched 2002 AUMF used for the Iraq War.FCNL Supports the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
The bill would abolish the federal death penalty and prohibit the Department of Justice from using capital punishment in the future.Quaker Lobby Commends Congress for Reauthorizing Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation commended lawmakers for including the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the omnibus spending package passed yesterday.
The Persistence of Hope: FCNL and the 117th Congress
Join new FCNL General Secretary Bridget Moix and FCNL’s top lobbyists, Diana Ohlbaum and Amelia Kegan, as they discuss opportunities for action and reasons for hope for the rest of the 117th Congress.