Lobby Opportunity
March 26, 2022 marks seven years since the bombing and war started on Yemen. Unfortunately, this past month marks one of the deadliest periods in the war. While it has fallen off the national discourse, media, and frankly awareness of Americans, Quakers and like-minded individuals across the U.S., led by Friends Committee on National Legislation, are lobbying Congress to end U.S. involvement in the war. While
it has fallen off the national discourse, media, and frankly awareness of Americans, Quakers, and like-minded individuals across the U.S., led by FCNL, are lobbying Congress to end U.S. involvement in the war.
Emails and phone calls to our two Senators and Congressional Representatives matters this month. It is very likely in the
next two weeks the house will vote on a Yemen War Powers Resolution ending U.S. involvement with the Saudi-led coalition in the war. FCNL reports from congressional staffers that the only reason this is staying on the table right now is because of this sustained advocacy by Quakers across the U.S. See the attached FCNL action sheet flyer for more information and use their electronic system to send an email or call.