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2025-26 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress
Read about 2025-2026 ELCA Federal Policy Priorities on Domestic, Environment, International, Migration, Middle East and Civic Engagement topics, the justification through biblical and ELCA social teachings, and how you can be involved.
Here I Pod, Episode 5: Migration policy changes and their impact
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. In Episode 5 you’ll hear from faith-based advocates meeting our current moment by supporting immigrants and refugees during a time of rapid shifts and changes. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Support Robust Federal Disaster Relief
New ELCA Action Alert! Steps toward dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have come amid heavy floods and before the hurricane season. The ability to respond with federal disaster relief could soon no longer be an option.
Here I Pod, Episode 4: Foreign assistance funding freeze effects and actions
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 4 takes a critical look at the direct impact on lives worldwide of the evolving landscape of U.S. foreign assistance. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Here I Pod, Episode 3: Connecting faith-based advocates and lawmakers
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Real people making a real difference come to the fore in Episode 3, delving into how faith-based advocates can engage in shaping public policy and drive meaningful community engagement. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Child Tax Credit
New Lenten Action Alert! Join ELCA Advocacy in calling on Congress to prioritize families and children by supporting a more robust and inclusive Child Tax Credit.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Support schools, universities and students
New Lenten Action Alert! Share your values and convictions with elected officials — urge Congress to oppose cuts to vital education programs.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose Mass Deportations
New Lenten Action Alert! Act now to tell Congress you oppose the detention and separation of immigrant families. Customize your letter with your values and your own experiences.
Here I Pod, Episode 2: Climate Care and Policy Trends
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 2 explores the intersection of faith and environmental advocacy within the ELCA and highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by congregations in implementing sustainable practices. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Protect clean energy jobs and investments
New Lenten Action Alert! Share your values and convictions with elected officials — urge Congress to oppose the repeal of IRA investments in affordable clean energy, American jobs and economic development in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Oppose cuts to hunger programs
New Lenten Action Alert! In FY25 budget resolution processes, cuts of $230 billion to agriculture programs – the vast majority of which is expected to come from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – have been proposed. Oppose these cuts via ELCA Advocacy.
Here I Pod, Episode 1: Housing and Homelessness Trends and Policy Impacts
Here I Pod is a new podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. The inaugural episode discusses the pressing issues of housing and homelessness in the U.S. and what we can do. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Who is affected by cuts to Medicaid?
In order to fund tax cuts, Congress must find $880 billion to cut in other areas, which is why Medicaid is being targeted. Click for stats, talking points and action items.
Understanding Medicaid Cuts: A Lutheran Response
In current federal proposals could reduce access to essential healthcare for millions of Americans. This recorded webinar explores implications – as well as ways to bring our faith-based perspectives into the process. Includes Action Alert from Lutheran Service in America.
ELCA Action Alert: Keep funding support for housing programs in FY25 and FY26 budget
New Action Alert! Congress has a new fiscal deadline of March 14 to pass the 2025 budget when a temporary stopgap expires and to begin the process of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget plan. Urge Congress to pass a budget with strong homeless and affordable housing programs.
ELCA signs Ecumenical Declaration Defending Refuge. Now it’s your turn.
Church World Service — As a Covenant Member of CWS the ELCA was part of drafting and signing The Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge. Read the final version of the Declaration and sign on.
Faithful Witness Wednesday: A Call for Congressional Courage
Sojourners and the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) co-sponsor this weekly public witness through March, beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach.
SPPO Spotlight: Inspired by Intersectionality
Solveig Muus writes the first in this new SPPO Spotlight Series, a feature accenting a perspective from an ELCA-affiliated State Public Policy Office, one of the ways we can resource our faith-based advocacy.