
Lutheran Advocacy—Minnesota
Action Alerts
State Action Alerts
There are no state action alerts at this time. The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session ended on May 23rd, and a special session looks unlikely at this time.
Federal Action Alerts
For more information about federal advocacy, visit the ELCA Advocacy Action Center website here
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Senate support to Keep Women and Girls Safe Globally
A bipartisan group of Senators has recently introduced the Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021(S.765).
In commemoration of the federal Juneteenth holiday, faith and racial justice partners are calling for President Biden to establish a commission to study reparations, modeled on the principles of H.R. 40.
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Advocate for Sensitive U.S. Asylum Policy and an End to Title 42
Restoring Asylum at the U.S.-Mexico Border must include dismantling outdated Title 42. (Posted 7/28/2022)
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Your advocacy is crucial to encourage the U.S. government to support Augusta Victoria Hospital by helping to cover its cancer treatment costs for Palestinian patients from the West Bank and Gaza.
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Please Support the people of Burma (Myanmar)
On February 1, 2021, the military of Burma (also known as Myanmar) launched a coup that overthrew the country's democratically elected government.
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Support Affordable Housing and Homeless Funding in FY23 Budget
Tell Congress: Prioritize housing and homeless programs in the FY23 federal budget [Posted: 6/14/2022]
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Support an Afghan Adjustment Act
Congress must act now to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to ensure Afghans seeking to make the United States their home can apply to become lawful permanent residents after one year.
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Support Disaster Relief and Prevention
Many of us in the U.S. and across the world either have experienced, or are experiencing, the effects of floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Our institutions and public policies to be better prepared for this ongoing reality.
Urge your representative to support the Yemen War Powers Resolution
Join faith leaders in contacting Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Chronic malnutrition of children under 5 years has decreased between 1990 and 2020, from 253 million to 144 million globally. Investments by the United States and other poverty-reducing multilateral efforts have contributed greatly to this progress.
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Support the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act
Urge Congress to Vote on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act