
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
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Pass the Equality Act
The NAACP urges the Senate to pass the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Protect Mason, Tennessee
Sign the petition to urge Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III to protect the city of Mason, Tennessee.
Meet the Experts
Learn more about NAACP's federal advocacy.

Yumeka Rushing
Chief Strategy Officer

Jamal R. Watkins
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advancement

Portia Reddick White
Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs

Patrice Willoughby
Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs
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