At Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW!, we know to get peace, justice and a sustainable world will not be easy. There are powerful forces arrayed against us, motivated by greed and a suicidal lust for power. We empower the public to make positive social change possible.
Understanding the ins and outs of how Congress works is essential to our approach. We focus on building reliable relationships with elected officals so that they are more responsive to their constituents real needs.
Let's do this together. There IS power in numbers. It may take a while ... But we never give up!
to lobby Congress a few, short sentences about why you personally support or oppose a proposal is best. Most importantly, always be courteous and clear .
(The time for direct action is after they refuse to budge.)
When lobbying:
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Senate bills will be in Blue. House bills will be in Orange.
A resolution requesting information on Saudi Arabia's human rights practices.
"Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports (SAFEGUARD) Act" - To enhance the consideration of human rights in arms exports.
Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel
and occupied Palestine.
Providing for congressional disapproval of the issuance of a license to export with respect to the proposed export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the Government of Israel.
Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This resolution calls on the President to make nuclear disarmament the centerpiece of U.S. national security policy. It also calls on the United States to lead a global effort to move the world back from the nuclear brink and to prevent nuclear war.
"Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Conversion Act of 2023 - To direct the United States to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and convert nuclear weapons industry resources and personnel to purposes relating to addressing the climate crisis.
