On March 18, Rep. Donald McEachin (VA-04), Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL) reintroduced the Environmental Justice for All Act.
Congress is currently considering legislation that could have a big impact on the U.S.-China relationship moving forward. As lawmakers negotiate the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260), and its House counterpart, the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 2541), advocates are increasingly concerned the bills, unless significantly revised, are likely to do more harm than good.
Two weeks ago, prospects seemed grim for U.S. climate change policy. And with a series of climate disasters sweeping the globe, congressional failure to act felt doubly painful.
Congress is working to pass a big omnibus spending bill before adjourning for the year. We see opportunities for this massive legislation to carry some critical FCNL priorities.
Thanks to bicameral, bipartisan action, Congress recently extended a key reporting requirement for another six years, demonstrating a renewed commitment to atrocity prevention work.
In her testimony to the House State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, Bridget urges increased investment in nonviolent approaches to address war and oppression, which are more effective at breaking cycles of conflict and reducing human suffering, while also advancing democracy, promoting justice, and reducing environmental harm.
Over forty prominent Americans agree: Now is the time to end U.S. involvement in the Yemeni Civil War. The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provides a crucial chance to end our complicity in Yemen, and FCNL joined activists and former government officials in calling on Congress to seize that opportunity.
Diane Randall submitted written testimony supporting increased funding for the Complex Crises Fund and the Atrocity Prevention Fund to the House State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee in May of 2021.
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