![Action Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_desktop/public/images/action-congress.jpg.webp?itok=p8CrBDJy)
Federal Advocacy
Progress requires policies. We work to turn the Black community's priorities into federal public policy through the legislative process. Civic engagement, racial equity, and supportive policies and institutions are in our DNA.
A legacy on Capitol Hill
Working with elected officials and presidential administrations is one approach to our work on issues that impact the Black community, including economic opportunity, education, and criminal justice reform.
Work continues to ensure civil rights and social justice for all.
Our legislative priorities
- The promotion and protection of civil rights
- Securing a fair and equal criminal justice system
- Ensuring high-quality educational opportunities for all Americans
- A fair labor environment
- Securing affordable adequate housing and health care for all Americans
Taking our demands to Capitol Hill
Get involved
![Action Federal Building](https://naacp.org/sites/default/files/styles/actions/public/images/action-federal-building.jpg.webp?itok=vZxGpZUC)
![Group Holding Raised Fists in Protest](https://naacp.org/sites/default/files/styles/actions_item/public/images/iStock-1249018136.jpg.webp?itok=0XRqN9ij)
Investigate Rep. Mike Collins' Ethics
Urge your representative to take action and demand the House Ethics Committee launch an investigation into Rep. Mike Collins.
![Dau Mabil hero image](https://naacp.org/sites/default/files/styles/actions_item/public/images/image001%20%282%29.jpg.webp?itok=ltedzeuP)
Meet the Experts
Learn more about NAACP's federal advocacy.
![Yumeka Rushing headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/YumekaRushing-7855_0.jpg.webp?itok=cTJs9f8t)
Yumeka Rushing
Chief Strategy Officer
![Jamal Watkins headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Screenshot%202023-09-19%20at%201.48.27%20PM.png.webp?itok=TWB1kzVj)
Jamal R. Watkins
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advancement
![Patrice Willoughby - NAACP](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-16%20at%2012.16.04%20PM.png.webp?itok=QZGY61AI)
Patrice Willoughby
Senior Vice President, Global Policy and Impact
The Latest on Federal Advocacy
![Teal Scribble](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_testimonial/public/images/teal-scribble.jpg.webp?itok=yfWB2kgm)
Support the movement
Donate to NAACP today to help power the fight against structural racism and inequality.
Donate nowJoin the fight
Join the nation's strongest civil rights network to strengthen our collective voice across the U.S.
Become a member