Fcnl.org

Advocating for a Healthy Environment for Everyone

WebThe bill seeks to strengthen environmental regulation, address health equity, and expand the resources available to local groups and organizations seeking to protect …

Actived: 6 days ago

URL: https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2021-03/advocating-healthy-environment-everyone

Understanding the Serious Flaws in the American Health Care Act

WebIndividual Market 1. Ends the individual mandate and instills a new one that benefits insurance companies, likely making quality health care unaffordable and …

Category:  Health Go Health

Our Journey to Reproductive Rights Friends Committee On …

WebOur Journey to Reproductive Rights. Abortion, or reproductive health more broadly, has always been a sensitive issue among Friends, just as it has been with other …

Category:  Health Go Health

Why did the American Health Care Act Fail

WebThe American Health Care Act devastated Medicaid in two ways. Firstly, it rolled back the expansion that took place under the Affordable Care Act. The expansion …

Category:  Health Go Health

Creating a Peaceful Society by Reducing Gun Violence

WebTo help reduce gun violence, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is focused on passing legislation that will require universal background checks …

Category:  Health Go Health

Extend and Expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

WebThis legislative ask is designed to be shared with your members of Congress and their staff. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provides compensation to people …

Category:  Health Go Health

Native American Advocacy Program

WebFor decades, FCNL’s Native American Advocacy Program has been an enduring ally to national Native American organizations and Indian communities engaged in policy …

Category:  Health Go Health

Annual Meeting 2023: Justice Calls Us. Love Unites Us.

WebLove Unites Us. November 15 - 19, 2023 | Washington, D.C. & Online. Peacebuilding. Our 2023 Annual Meeting brought together hundreds of Friends online and in Washington, …

Category:  Health Go Health

Reforming the Indian Health Service Friends Committee On …

WebJuly 6, 2017. The Senate Committee and the House Subcommittee have followed through on their multiple oversight hearings on the Indian Health Service by introducing bills that …

Category:  Health Go Health

Care, Not Cuts: Rally at the U.S. Capitol Friends Committee On

WebFaith leaders, service providers and advocates join members of Congress in holding a rally and press conference opposing the House budget plan. The speakers will …

Category:  Health Go Health

The World We Seek: Statement of Legislative Policy

WebThe earth is sacred; it is home. Inspired by Friends’ testimonies and our love for the earth, we seek an earth restored. This statement of policy embodies our convictions and …

Category:  Health Go Health

The Origins of our Trust Responsibility Towards the Tribes

WebThe federal government has a general trust responsibility towards the tribes, meaning that it should look out for the welfare of tribal members. The general trust concept has become …

Category:  Health Go Health

Progress for Nuclear Testing Victims—But More is Needed

WebThe RECA Amendments address this problem by raising compensation for all claimants to $150,000 and adding medical benefits. Survivors of U.S. nuclear …

Category:  Medical Go Health

Violence Interrupters: Frequently Asked Questions

Web2. Who are violence interrupters? Violence interrupters or “credible messengers” are people who, through their relationships and experience in a community, …

Category:  Health Go Health

Seven Priorities for Native American Advocacy

WebSeptember 25, 2016. FCNL’s Native American Advocacy program seeks to remind members of Congress that addressing Native American needs is not just a matter of serving a …

Category:  Health Go Health

Government Must Reunite Immigrant Families; Prevent Family …

WebIn 2018, the Trump administration implemented its “zero tolerance” immigration policy. This led to the prosecution and detention of parents, guardians, and …

Category:  Health Go Health

Seeking Divine Guidance and Holding Compassion on Abortion

WebBridget Moix is the fifth General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). She also leads two other Quaker organizations, affiliated …

Category:  Health Go Health

"Care, Not Cuts" Rally Opposes Draconian House Budget Plan

WebWashington, DC – This afternoon, faith leaders, service providers, and advocates joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT) in holding a rally and press …

Category:  Health Go Health

November 2023: Native American Legislative Update

WebAmerican Indians and Alaska Natives had the highest drug overdose rates of any ethnic group for 2020 and 2021. On Nov. 8, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee …

Category:  Health Go Health