ELCA Advocacy Action Center

Please select an Action Alert to take action on vital issues affecting our communities right now.

• Urge Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit
  As child poverty grows, lawmakers must prioritize tax relief for low-income families. [Posted: 11/9/23, Updated 2/20/2024]
• Advocate for Conservation and Climate-Friendly Farm Bill Measures
  Our action can advance sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. [Posted 4/17/24]
• Looking Forward on Immigration, the Border
  Advocate for more humane policies at the heart of immigration talks. [Posted: 1/24/24, updated 2/15/24]
• Simplify and Improve Disaster Response Policies
  Urge Congress to improve disaster policy ahead of any possible natural disaster [Posted 6/1/23]
• Sumud - April 2024
  Protect civilians in Gaza by opposing additional U.S. military aid to Israel, urging an immediate ceasefire, and advocating for continued humanitarian assistance. [Posted 4/18/2024]
• Sumud - March 2024
  Palestinians in Gaza do not have much time. Increase policy pressure for an immediate, permanent cease-fire. [Posted 3/21/2024]
• Support Policy that Improves Disaster Relief and Prevention
  Urge Congress to pass effective disaster reform programs [Posted 9/29/22]
• Support Policy to Recover Wildlife
  The Recovering America's Wildlife Act is a bi-partisan solution the decline of America's Wildlife. [Posted 5/22/23]
• Support U.S. Efforts to Combat HIV/AIDS globally
  Urge Congress to Reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) [Posted 7/18/23, updated 10/17/23]
• Swift Action for the Afghan Adjustment Act
  Bipartisan bill would provide stability and security to Afghans in the United States [Posted: 7/27/2023]
• Take action on hunger in the Farm Bill
  Join faith leaders telling lawmakers to protect anti-hunger programs in the Farm Bill this year. Part of the Action Series on Farm Bill Priorities. [Posted: 2/28/24, updated 3/5/24, updated 3/21/24]
• Truth & 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: 8/8/2023].
• Urge Augusta Victoria Hospital Support in FY24 Budget
  East Jerusalem Hospital Network Holds Vital Humanitarian Role [Posted: 4/12/2023]