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Helping Our Neighbors Tackle Climate Change

We are halfway through 2024, and global warming is continuing to break records, with scientists increasingly predicting that this year could surpass 2023 as the hottest year. One thing is abundantly clear: climate change is more than a potential threat—it is here.

The Pentagon’s Billion-Dollar Wish Lists

Every year Congress requires the Pentagon to submit “wish lists” for additional weapons, offering a backdoor to boosting already exorbitant military spending. To rein in wasteful and unnecessary Pentagon spending, FCNL is supporting the bipartisan Streamline the Pentagon Budgeting Act.

We’re Building Pressure to End Military Support for Israel’s Brutal Gaza War

Amid widespread outrage over Israel’s recent killing of seven international aid workers and the worsening crisis in Gaza, pressure to end military aid to Israel is mounting. The United States has both the power and the responsibility to push the Israeli government to change course. Amid continued inaction from the Biden administration, it is up to Congress to act.

What Congress’ Major Funding Deal Means For Our Key Issues

Since joining FCNL a month ago, I’ve been blown away by the dedication of our lobbyists and advocates who are working to build the world that we seek. Our experts are willing to get into the weeds to push for the policies we need, while our advocates are tireless in lobbying Congress for important legislation.

With the recent passage of a major funding deal, I wanted to give you an update on some of the issues that we have been working on.

FCNL Advocates Protect Critical Peacebuilding Funding

These dedicated efforts from FCNL advocates were crucial in protecting funding for peacebuilding programs that prevent conflict and atrocities worldwide. They worked together to educate Congress on the cost-effectiveness of peacebuilding, share the stories of peacebuilders working around the world, and amplify the impact of critical programs that prevent violence and heal communities.

Senate Hearings on Worldwide Threats Didn’t Mention Al-Shabaab in Somalia. So Why Do We Keep Bombing Them?

At recent Senate hearings on the biggest threats threats the U.S. faces, Senators and witnesses were notably silent on ongoing U.S. strikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab. The hearings and threat assessment raise serious questions over why the U.S. continues to carry out military action against groups like al-Shabaab. Why attack groups who pose so little threat that they aren’t even considered worthy of mention in these hearings?