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FCNL Welcomes New Ways to Track Ongoing Police Militarization
Washington, DC - The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) today applauded House appropriators taking several modest steps to change a 1997 law that created a pipeline of weapons and materials between the Pentagon and local police departments. The pipeline is known as the 1033 program after a provision in the recently renewed National Defense Authorization Act.The Future Needs an Advocate
Spring Lobby Weekend (SLW) changed the course of my life. I hope you’ll give it the same chance for yours.In Memoriam: Landrum Bolling
Former FCNL staff member Jim Fine reflects on the life of Landrum Bolling: Quaker, activist, and educator with a passion for “walking cheerfully over the world answering that of God in every one.”FCNL Applauds Committee Passage of Genocide, Atrocities Prevention Act
Washington, DC (May 17, 2018) – The Quaker lobby, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded the approval today of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (H.R. 3030) by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Fierce Love: Annual Meeting 2020
More than 800 Quakers and friends from across the country gathered virtually to engage in worship, listening, and advocacy as we lobbied together for strong action to address the crisis of racism, police brutality, and the militarization of police!Young Fellows Join FCNL for 2019-2020
New college graduates recently joined FCNL staff as the 2019-2020 Young Fellows. During their fellowship, they will work as program assistants with FCNL staff to build their advocacy expertise.Ahmed Selim, 47
I’m an Egyptian immigrant. My wife is from Iran. I’m not Quaker, in fact I was raised Muslim. But I see no difference. Both include a lot of inclusivity and universality. When you believe that truth is inside, there is commonality between all peoples.
Lilly Austin
Lilly Austin is an organizer and engaged member of the Philadelphia community. She attended Haverford College, from which she graduated in 2024 with a B.A. in history and currently works as a researcher in the nonprofit sector.
Building an Intergenerational Movement to End Gun Violence
Sometimes advocating for preventing gun violence can seem challenging and, frankly, a bit lonely. So, the opportunity to spend time with more than 300 young and motivated people who came to Washington, D.C., to lobby for dedicated funding for Community Violence Interrupters was refreshing.House Votes to Increase Pentagon Spending
The House of Representatives voted this week for a military policy bill that increases Pentagon spending by $70 billion – a number that is higher than even the $54 billion increase that President Trump has requested.