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Cap of 45,000 Refugees is Unacceptable

On September 29, 2017, the White House announced a refugee cap of 45,000 for the 2018 fiscal year. FCNL condemns this unacceptably low number, as it abandons our country’s values and the people who need our help the most.

FCNL Opposes Muslim Ban 3.0

The Friends Committee on National Legislation strongly opposes President Trump’s proclamation to indefinitely ban nearly all travel from seven nations, including six Muslim-majority countries.

AUMF Amendment Tabled, a Squandered Opportunity

On September 13, the United States Senate voted (61-36) to table an amendment to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act introduced by Sen. Rand Paul, that called for repealing the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF).

Faithful Budget

As communities of faith, we respect and care for one another as a sacred imperative that expresses our endeavor to “love our neighbor as ourselves.” But American society as a whole is called to be a place where we delight in the value of each and every person and gladly accept a mutual responsibility for one another’s wellbeing.

FCNL Welcomes the Defeat of the Senate Health Care Bill

FCNL welcomes the defeat of the Senate healthcare bill or “Skinny Repeal” on final passage. The bill was narrowly defeated by 51-49, thanks to the courage of Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and John McCain, who crossed party lines to vote NO on a bill that would have devastated millions of families beyond repair.