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Quaker Lobby Applauds Overdue Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
FCNL applauded yesterday’s Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. FCNL specifically cited the climate and energy provisions that will begin the nation’s transformation from a fossil fuel-based economy to one where renewables and green energy will take a more commanding position for decades to come.Heartbreak and Horror in Uvalde
The Shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Time to Heal Past Wounds is Now
This month, the world collectively commemorated the anniversaries of the atomic blasts that caused unimaginable destruction to the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The recent release of the film Oppenheimer highlights how the creation and use of nuclear weapons have left an undeniable mark on history.Quaker Lobby Troubled with Rising Food Insecurity
FCNL is troubled that the rate of food insecurity in the United States continued to tick upward for the second year in a row.Quaker Lobby Opposes Cuts to Food Aid, Medical Care, Raises in Energy Bills, and Attacks on Nonprofits
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is alarmed by House budget reconciliation proposals advancing in committees that would significantly cut Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and critical clean energy investments, and restrict access to the Child Tax Credit.Quaker Lobby Condemns Global South Travel Ban
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) vehemently opposes the recent reinstatement and expansion of the travel ban on several countries in the Global South.Hundreds of Young Adults Lobby Congress to Protect SNAP and Medicaid
More than 300 young adults descended on Congress today to prevent massive cuts to both SNAP and Medicaid.Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuela President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty
Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. government’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Our Experience Lobbying for Truth and Healing
Last week, FCNL hosted a faith leader fly-in in support of the Truth and Healing Commission Bill (HR 7325/S.761).
An Iftar Meal with Action for Gaza
As the sun set on Sunday, April 7, the Triad Muslims Center in High Point, North Carolina was packed.