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  • Greater Middle East

    Page | September 10, 2024

    Since the U.S.-backed overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh in 1952, our nation’s reliance on regime change and militarized approaches to Middle East policy has contributed to growing political instability throughout the region.

  • Virginia Faith Leaders Urge Rep. Goodlatte to Re-introduce Sentencing Reform

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    On Monday November 13th, the Friends Committee on National Legislation convened local faith leaders in Lynchburg, Virginia to call on Rep. Bob Goodlatte to re-introduce his 2015 Sentencing Reform Act.

  • FCNL Statement to Senate Judiciary Committee on Dream Act of 2017

    Statement | March 19, 2021
    The Friends Committee on National Legislation’s statement for the record, pertaining to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Oversight of the Administration’s Decision to End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

  • Faith Leaders to Biden: Lift Sanctions, Expedite Relief to Syria and Turkey

    Letter | February 23, 2023
    National Faith Organizations urge the United States to lift sanctions on Syria and expedite humanitarian assistance to facilitate earthquake response.

  • Quaker Organizations Call for a Ceasefire and Humanitarian Protections in Gaza

    Statement | October 18, 2023

    Quakers believe in the sacred worth of each person and stand against violence in all its forms. As Quaker organizations, we mourn all lives lost and lament with everyone who is suffering. We grieve for those in Israel and Palestine who have lost precious lives.

  • Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Priorities

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    The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is a national, nonpartisan Quaker organization that advocates for peace, justice, and environmental stewardship.

  • Quaker Lobby Applauds Bill to Prevent Violence

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC – Last evening, the US House passed the Global Fragility Act (H.R. 2116) with broad bipartisan support. The bill demonstrates deep legislative support for peaceful, preventive solutions to stop violent conflict before it begins and build peace where it is needed most.

  • Quaker Lobby Praises New House Bill to Protect Dreamers

    Press Release | March 19, 2021
    Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) supports the Dream and Promise Act of 2019, introduced in the House today. The bill combines previous versions of both the Dream Act and the American Promise Act, which were designed to protect individuals living in the United States for extended periods of time and facing potential deportation.

  • House Votes to End War with Iraq, Prevent War with Iran

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC - The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded today’s House votes repealing the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq (2002 AUMF) and preventing a new unauthorized war with Iran.

  • FCNL Applauds Senate Committee Passage of Genocide, Atrocities Prevention Act

    Press Release | December 9, 2020
    Washington, DC (June 27, 2018) – The Quaker lobby, the Friends National Committee (FCNL) applauded the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for approving the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (S.1158). Passed Tuesday, the bill will now move to the Senate floor for a full vote.