As bombing resumes and the situation in Gaza and the West Bank continues to deteriorate, the Biden administration and members of Congress must hear from people of faith supporting a ceasefire now.More than fifteen thousand Palestinians have been killed over 6,000 of them...

The cost of everything – from fuel to food – is the highest it’s been in 40 years.  Families are in urgent need of economic stability. To address this, restoring the expanded, monthly refundable Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the most...

Since its inception as a pilot program in the 2008 Farm Bill, the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) has proven to be a successful public-private partnership that has expanded healthy food options for families and sparked economic growth for farmers and...

Compassion is a word that has lost its resonance in the world. It is rarely mentioned when it comes to war, politics, societal discourse, or even religious theological debate. Yet every religion has it as a core tenant. Compassion is not optional, but mandatory...

Call to Action: An Immediate Ceasefire Must be ObtainedPolitical leaders declare war, civilians pay the price.As people of faith, we grieve the escalating violence in Israel, Gaza, and the wider Middle East. We decry the October 7 actions of...

 Our televisions and social feeds are full of news from Israel-Palestine and the recent declaration of war. To people of many faiths this land is culturally rich, historically significant, and sacred ground. Scenes of explosions and sounds of sirens disturb us deeply...

 Earlier this month Congress passed a resolution that allowed the government to remain fully operational until November 17, 2023. The budget negotiations for Fiscal Year 2024 have resumed and it is time to urge Congress to swiftly pass a budget that reflects the morals...

 As Presbyterians, we believe that our government is a gift from God entrusted to do what faith communities, individuals, and organizations cannot do on their own: protect and preserve the well-being of individuals, communities, and God’s creation. We learn from...

Government funding should not be conditioned on policies that target asylum seekers and migrant families. But some members of Congress are discussing pairing the legislation needed to keep the government open with the provisions in H.R. 2, a harmful bill that would gut...

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in the US food system. The extreme consolidation of the livestock industry resulted in a supply chain crisis during much of 2020. Shelves in grocery stores were left bare, and over 259 meat processing workers lost their...

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that protects immigrants from countries with ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other dangerous conditions.  People from countries the Secretary of Homeland Security designates are eligible to register for TPS...

The Farm Bill (officially the Agricultural Improvement Act) is an enormous piece of legislation that is reauthorized every five years. This legislation began in 1933, as the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Its original focus was price control for certain crops, yet it has...

Congress entered its August recess without finalizing the FY24 budget. Thus, meaning when Congress resumes in September, they will have approximately 15 days to pass FY24 to avoid a government shutdown. With most congressional staff back in their home states, it is...

Gun violence has been on the rise in the United States in recent years, killing more Americans in 2021 than in any other year on record. This epidemic reaches far and wide and impacts the mental, physical, social, and emotional health of the communities that are frequently...

On May 5, 2023, Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-04) re-introduced the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act (H.R. 3103). Rep. McCollum has spearheaded legislative efforts that address Palestinian human rights,...

On July 13, the Afghan Adjustment Act (S. 2327 and H.R. 4627) was reintroduced with bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. If passed, the bill would establish a clear and streamlined path for displaced Afghans to apply for permanent status in the U.S...

U.S. policy is contributing to a severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba. In 2021, President Trump re-added Cuba to the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. The list was intended as a tool for the state department to identify and sanction countries that “repeatedly provide… support...

The Philippines is one of the deadliest countries in the world for land defenders, journalists, and trade unionists. Unfortunately, since 2016, the U.S. has provided $550 million of military aid to the Philippines, supporting and enabling violations of international human...

The catastrophic impacts of climate change are growing every year. Though nearly every area of the world has been affected by climate change in some way, countries with fewer resources tend to suffer the most from extreme weather events. For example, droughts in...

This July marks the 70th anniversary since the signing of the armistice agreement that merely paused open warfare on the Korean Peninsula. The Presbyterian Church (USA), having a long history of mission partnership in the Koreas, has advocated for a peaceful resolution...

This week, many Presbyterians participated in Ecumenical Advocacy Days, an event where Christians come together to live out the Gospel through public policy action and education. The advocacy ask for this year’s EAD is for Congress to turn “swords into plowshares” by...

U.S. assistance to the Palestinian people should not be restricted for political reasons. But from 2012 to 2019, bilateral development aid decreased from about $400 million to $0, and funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near...

Since the beginning of 2023, violent conflict has significantly escalated between Israel and Palestine in the occupied West Bank. Over 85 Palestinians, including 16 children, have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers, and at least 14 Israelis, including two children...

  Join with national faith groups and organizations across the country and take action for Cuba!Cuba is facing one of the worst economic crises in its history.  The Cuban people are facing shortages of clean water, medicine, and medical equipment, and the...

Various actions and inactions taken by Israeli military and police forces and Israeli settlers in recent weeks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have caused more suffering and a further deterioration of relations between Israelis and...

Israel’s former and current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said last week, “We formed a different government, with different policies, and we run things differently.”  So far, the new Israeli coalition government, sworn in on Dec. 29, 2022 and recognized as the...

On January 5, the Biden administration announced an administrative rule that would effectively ban asylum for most migrants fleeing oppression and violence. Under the rule, migrants who travel through a third country and do not seek protection in that country would be...

CALL THE HOUSE: November 15th and 16th Tell Them: No Shut Down!Congress has three days to pass a bill that keeps our government funded. The Senate is poised for action, but the House is still in chaos. You have a say in the shutdown discussion. Let your House...

On Thursday, April 1st, Representatives Ted Deutch, Judy Chu, Charlie Crist Anna G. Eshoo, and Scott Peters re-introduced the H.R. 2307: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. This carbon pricing bill is an exciting advancement of Congressional effort to limit carbon...