There Are No "Off" Years
(Rights and Responsibilities)
With no no major state or federal elections this month, it’s easy to think we have some time off. But there really are no off years. Congress works year round on new legislation, and each January, our state legislature convenes to propose, debate and vote on new laws. The next few months are prime time to learn as much as you can about an issue and advocate to your local representatives. You may have a topic you feel strongly about personally, and there are also legislative priorities identified by the Iowa Catholic Conference with our bishops. Read more at our Social Action Newsletter

• USCCB Action Center
• USCCB News Release

TAKE ACTION: Please sent a message to Congress today.  Ask that they protect immigrant children and families seeking safety and shelter from violence.
 

Ask Representatives to Support HR 4796, the USA Act of 2018, and HR 3440, the DREAM Act of 2017; AND Moving Legislation Forward to a Vote in the House 
Protect Dreamers by Supporting the USA Act of 2018 and the DREAM Act of 2017

In Solidarity with Regufees:

The U.S. Catholic bishops’ social justice department has issued an action
alert regarding the federal Farm Bill. *Please contact your member of
Congress today at www.votervoice.net/usccb/home and ask them to insist on
changes to the bill. It has serious flaws that would negatively impact
poor, hungry and vulnerable people. You can see the U.S. bishops’ recent
letter on the House Farm Bill here
<http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/agriculture-nutrition-rural-issues/joint-letter-to-congress-on-2018-farm-bill-2018-04-18.cfm

Please click links below to read complete statement: 

USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Executive orders.
USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Responds to Santuary City Executive Order.
Committe on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Administration's Announcement to Build a Wall at U.S.-Mexico border.
 

Mission Statement:

Answering God's call and nourished by the Holy Spirit, the Justice and Peace Advocacy Team (JPAT) will address the root causes of poverty and injustice by educating and engaging people within the Diocese of Davenport to advocate for sustainable change locally and globally. 

E-mail us to be part of the team or to added to our distribution list to receive updates and action alerts.

 
About the Team:

With the assistance of Catholic Relief Services, the Dioceses has formed a Justice and Peace Advocacy Team (JPAT) to provide a voice for the poor and disenfranchised to our state and federal legislators.  The Team studies the issues, formulates positions, and plans advocacy so that Catholics are able to assure the "least of these" are ahead.