ELCA Advocacy April Update: Urgent Actions on Hunger, Health, and Peace

April’s Advocacy Connections highlight key issues and legislative actions relevant to the ELCA’s commitment to social justice. Topics include the reauthorization of the Farm Bill and its implications for anti-hunger programs, enhanced particulate matter emissions standards, a one-year extension of PEPFAR, ongoing calls for a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza, and significant increases in funding for immigration enforcement. These developments reflect the ELCA's ongoing engagement in critical policy discussions that align with its mission for peace, health, and humanitarian support.