I WANT TO ... About What We Do News & Events Affiliate Movement Support Us DONATE Advocacy, Policy & Publications Our Washington Bureau takes the National Urban League's mission to halls of Congress to drive change The Washington Bureau The National Urban League has had a formal presence in the U.S. Capitol for more than 50 years, advancing policies that protect and expand civil rights for more than 50 years. The “Washington Office” as it was first known, was charged with building a direct relationship with the federal government in the interest of protecting and expanding civil rights for all Americans. From its inception, the Office worked to ensure the Urban League had a voice in the legislative process, educating and advising lawmakers on the challenges and injustices facing urban America. Today, The Washington Bureau, as it is now known, focuses on policy and advocacy goals grounded in the local program experiences of the Urban League’s more than 90 affiliates throughout the U.S. Informed by this on-the-ground, real-world perspective, the Bureau is uniquely qualified to lead policy discussions that directly impact the capacity of urban communities to grow and prosper. Through its D.C. presence, the Urban League pushes for greater resources and more effective policies to advance economic and social equality. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Changes The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program is an important—but largely unmet—promise to provide debt relief to support borrowers serving their communities by cancelling loans after 10 years of public service. The US Department of Education (ED) has announced the following actions to improve the program. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) CHANGES Advocacy & Policy Publications Events Social Media Contact Advocacy In 2016, The Washington Bureau launched an advocacy division tasked with building stronger relationships between the Urban League Affiliate Movement and members of Congress. Initiatives such as the development of a Certification in Advocacy Program, a Congressional Advocacy & Voter Toolkit, and an Advocacy and Empowerment Council, propelled a more effective advocate movement both at the local level and on the Hill. In recent years, The Washington Bureau has become the hub of the Urban League’s civic engagement activities and a powerful platform for advocacy. For example, the concerted, increasingly aggressive campaign to undermine voting in poor and minority communities prompted the launch of two voter registration/education initiatives - Project Advocate in 2012, and Occupy the Vote in 2014. To capitalize on the critical 2018 midterm elections, the Bureau launched the Enough is Enough. Vote! campaign, which emphasized the importance of full participation in the democratic process. Policy National Urban League Releases Its Equitable Cannabis Legalization Policy Position National Urban League 80 Pine Street, 9th Floor | New York,NY10005 Phone:212-558-5300 Careers at NUL | Contact Us | Media Inquiries | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Terms of Use ©2021 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE Stay Connected to the Movement SIGN UP