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Urge Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR and fund both domestic and international HIV/AIDS programs. [POSTED: 12/2/2024]
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]
Sumud - August 2024
Urge U.S. officials to institute guardrails on U.S. arms sales and transfers until a ceasefire deal is back on track. [Posted: 8/15/2024]
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]
Support Policy That Improves Disaster Relief and Resilience
Urge Congress to support effective disaster programs. [Posted: 6/11/2024]
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]
Take action to expand senior and disability benefits
Join faith partners calling Congress to support a bipartisan SSI expansion. [Posted: 5/31/2024]
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]
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]
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]
Advocate for more humane policies at the heart of immigration talks. [Posted: 1/24/24, updated 2/15/24]
As child poverty grows, lawmakers must prioritize tax relief for low-income families. [Posted: 11/9/2023]
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].
Tell Congress that disaster response is a priority for people of faith. [Posted: 6/1/2023]
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]