ELCA Advocacy Action Center

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NEW Action Alerts

   

Call On Congress to Pass Robust Funding for Migration and Refugee Programs

The annual federal appropriations process remains unfinished, with several crucial spending bills still pending, including those related to migration. [Posted: 9/20/2024; updated 10/31/2024]


   

ONGOING Action Alerts

  

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Take Action in Support of Lifesaving International Programs

Urge your senators to provide robust funding for poverty-fighting programs in FY25 SFOPs bill. [Posted: 8/13/2024]

Strengthen International Food Aid Programs in the Farm Bill

Advocate for robust international food aid in the Farm Bill. [Posted: 6/24/2024]

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Support Policy That Improves Disaster Relief and Resilience

Urge Congress to support effective disaster programs. [Posted: 6/11/2024]

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Address farming and worker challenges in the Farm Bill.

Prioritize worker well-being and the future of our farm and food systems. [POSTED: 06/06/2024]

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Take action to expand senior and disability benefits

Join faith partners calling Congress to support a bipartisan SSI expansion. [Posted: 5/31/2024]

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Support the Afghan Adjustment Act

Help with lasting protection for Afghan neighbors. [POSTED: 07/27/2023; updated 5/31/2024]

Support funding for housing programs in FY25 budget

Urge Congress to pass a budget with strong homeless and affordable housing programs [POSTED: 05/08/2024]

Act to Support Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

Urge members to co-sponsor the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act. [POSTED: 5/2/2024]

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Advocate for Conservation and Climate-Friendly Farm Bill Measures

Our action can advance sustainable agriculture and climate resilience as Congress deliberates a new Farm Bill! [POSTED: 4/17/2024]

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Fully Fund SNAP benefits this year

Take action on hunger in the Farm Bill. [POSTED: 2/28/24, updated 3/5/24, updated 3/21/24]

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Looking Forward on Immigration, the Border

Advocate for more humane policies at the heart of immigration talks. [Posted: 1/24/24, updated 2/15/24]

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Urge Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit

As child poverty grows, lawmakers must prioritize tax relief for low-income families. [Posted: 11/9/2023]

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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies needed now

While active in the Senate, the House must be urged to move forward the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act toward passage. [Posted: 8/1/2023].

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Simplify and Improve Disaster Response Policies

Tell Congress that disaster response is a priority for people of faith. [Posted: 6/1/2023]

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Support Policy to Recover Wildlife

Recovering America's Wildlife Act is a bi-partisan solution to the decline of America's wildlife. Call on your Senator to act now and support RAWA. [Posted: 3/22/2023]