Faith Action Network - Legistlative Successes!

Faith Action Network - Successes in the 2022 Legislative Session

FCCB is a member of the statewide, ecumenical Faith Action Network promoting social justice and race equity. FAN made a tangible difference for our neighbors across Washington in this legislative session. Successful legislation included:

• Expanded free lunches and a multi-lingual, online application tool
• Sustained and expanded safety net supports related to TANF, disability support, paid family and medical leave, emergency food programs,
• Working family tax credit
• Digital equity measures
• Increasing postsecondary enrollment for all students
• Support for more housing for low income people
• Environmental action
• Indigenous and immigrant rights
• Safe communities, gun legislation, and expanded health care.

To learn more and to see what will be on FAN’s agenda for the 2023 legislative session, go to https://fanwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Faith-Action-Network-2022-Legislative-Successes.pdf. If you are interested in being more involved in the legislative work of FAN, watch for the spring meeting announcements or contact Sharon Camblin, camblins@comcast.net.