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Ensure Release of Funds for HIV/AIDS Programs

You can make a difference for global neighbors by urging Congress to ensure release of funds for HIV/AIDS programs. [Posted 11/19/2025]

Support Federal Emergency Management Agency Reform

Join Lutheran Disaster Response leaders in asking for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reform through the FEMA Act of 2025. [Posted: 10/30/2025]

Tell Congress to Pass a Strong Farm Bill

The current Farm Bill is set to expire in October. Take action to advance this comprehensive legislation. [Posted: 9/26/2025]

Tell Congress You Support Welcoming Refugees

Ask Congress to defend investments in refugee resettlement while urging tht administration to restart fair, unbiased refugee admissions.. [Posted: 09/18/2025, Updated: 10/31/2025]

Protect Affordable Housing Programs

As the annual 2026 federal budget advances, proposed cuts to housing programs threaten to reduce affordable housing. Take action. [Posted: 7/21/2025]

Aid to Gaza Must Be Accessible and Safe

The U.S. - Israeli distribution mechanism for aid in Gaza is further imperiling lives. [Posted: 7/11/2025]

Gaza's Children Need a Permanent Ceasefire

On Mar. 18, the Gaza Health Ministry reported more than 400 casualties – of which more than 130 were children- due to heavy Israeli government airstrikes that unilaterally ended the agreed-upon ceasefire deal made in January of this year. [Posted: 3/27/2025]

Urge Congress to Reinstate U.S. Foreign Assistance Programs

Urge Congress to call for an end to the Trump administration's funding freeze suspending U.S. foreign assistance. [Posted: 2/5/2025, Updated: 5/9/2025]

Urge U.S. Resumption of UNRWA Funding

UNRWA is needed for critical, life-saving care and resources. [Posted: 12/18/2024]

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].