About Issues Act Events Latest Updates Search Email signup DONATE Home Issues U.S. Wars & Militarism U.S. Wars & Militarism Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page FCNL seeks to create a world free from war and the threat of war. Since September 11, Congress has largely ceded its constitutional authority to determine when and where the United States goes to war, and three presidents have expanded our country’s military presence around the world. Read More Take Action Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF and Prevent Future Wars Write Congress Recent Updates What 20 years (and counting) of the war on terror must teach us NOVEMBER 1, 2021 RELIGION NEWS SERVICE No, Mr. President, we haven't turned the page on war OCTOBER 30, 2021 THE HILL Understanding Drones OCTOBER 27, 2021 Glimmers of Hope in the House Action on Military Policy SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 More U.S. Wars & Militarism Updates LEGISLATIVE ASK Repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF Repealing the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq (AUMF) is the first step towards Congress reasserting its constitutional authority over when the United States goes to war. Learn More Resources Lobby Congress From Home ADVOCACY RESOURCE Join an Advocacy Team Related Issues Pentagon Spending Drone Strikes Attribution DoD/Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras, U.S. Air Force The President’s War Powers For nearly two decades, the United States has relied on two congressional war authorizations to serve as the legal basis for military operations against suspected terrorist groups abroad. Attribution U.S. Air Force / Senior Airman Rylan K. Albright Ending the Afghanistan War Responsibly A full military withdrawal is necessary and should proceed without delay. To end the war responsibly, however, the exit of troops must be paired with steps to minimize any further harm to the people of Afghanistan. Dismantling Racism & Militiarism Racism and militarism are at the core of U.S. foreign policy. This report offers a roadmap for progress toward a more sustainable, just, and peaceful world. Join our email list! Quakers and Friends are changing public policy. Email Address Join We seek a world free of war and the threat of war. Middle East & Iran Nuclear Weapons Peacebuilding U.S. Wars & Militarism We seek a society with equity and justice for all. Gun Violence Prevention Immigrants & Refugees Justice Reform Native Americans We seek a community where every person's potential may be fufilled. Economic Justice Voting & Elections We seek an earth restored. Environment & Energy Donate Events Subscribe Press Room Privacy Policy Contact The Friends Committee on National Legislation, FCNL Education Fund, and Friends Place on Capitol Hill are national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organizations working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. 245 Second St, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 547-6000 Toll Free: (800) 630-1330 Fax: (202) 547-6019