Office of Government Relations
The Family and Medical Leave Act: 30 Years Later
On February 5th we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This transformative legislation requires employers to provide unpaid leave for qualifying family or […]
What Happened at the U.S.-Africa Summit?
This past December, the Biden administration hosted heads of states and other leaders from Africa for the second U.S.-Africa summit. Eight years had lapsed since the first U.S.-Africa summit of […]
Episcopal Church Statement on the Asylum and Border Policy Announcement
Updated 2/22/2023 This year, the Biden Administration announced several changes to its immigration policy: a new program to allow for legal entry through humanitarian parole for nationals of certain countries, […]
Reflecting on the 117th Congress
This week, the 118th Congress convened. And while the dramatic (and as yet unsuccessful) Speaker’s election has dominated the headlines, the Office of Government Relations is focused on the opportunities […]
National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence: Praying for the Dead and Fighting for Change
On Wednesday, December 7, I had the privilege and honor of attending the 11th National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence, held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol […]
Native American Heritage Month
Updated 9/6/2024 In the United States, November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations OGR) advocates for the federal government to advance […]
What to Expect When You’re Electing: 2022 Edition
The 2022 midterm elections are well underway. As the American people prepare to elect a new Congress, and a wide array of other officeholders at the state and local level, […]
Episcopal Church Statement on White House Pardons
The Episcopal Church commends the White House’s announcement to pardon all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. The pardons are expected to provide relief to about 6,500 individuals […]
Episcopal Church Statement on 5th Circuit Ruling on DACA
On October 5th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2021 district court decision that ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy unlawful and sent the case […]
Episcopal Church Statement on the Administration’s Announcement on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
The Episcopal Church commends the Biden administration’s announcement of an ambitious refugee admissions target of 125,000 for FY2022. Our Church has long supported generous refugee admissions, and Episcopalians, working with […]
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