Legislative Policy/Issues

A comprehensive policy platform document that articulates FPIW’s positions on 18 major policy areas affecting families and the public square, grounded in biblical worldview principles. It serves as both an advocacy document and a recruitment tool for the “Defender” movement.

Key Policy Areas Covered

The booklet addresses:

1. Individual Freedom – Freedom from tyranny, trafficking, and indoctrination
2. Public Safety – Law enforcement and community protection
3. Legal Immigration – Lawful, orderly immigration policy
4. Environmental Stewardship – Balanced development and conservation
5. Property Rights – Protection from government overreach and abuse
6. Quality Education – School choice, parental authority, curriculum integrity
7. Parental Rights – Freedom from government mandates on child-rearing
8. Healthcare Freedom – Religious liberty for medical professionals and institutions
9. Election Integrity – Ballot security and voter rights protection
10. Tax Control – Reduction of tax burden on citizens
11. Affordable Housing – Streamlined permitting and diverse housing options
12. Efficient Energy – Balanced approach to reliable, affordable, sustainable energy
13. Effective Transportation – Infrastructure investment and grid maintenance
14. Homelessness – Drug recovery-first approach before housing assistance
15. Addiction Recovery – Structured treatment and accountability
16. Religious Liberty – Freedom to worship and live out faith publicly
17. Biblical Marriage – Marriage as one man and one woman
18. Protect Life – Protection from conception to natural death

Organization & Structure

• Biblical Foundation: Each policy position includes a scriptural basis (NKJV)
• Operation Defend Washington: Multi-level strategy (individual → leader → community → county → state)
• Defender Commitment: PRAY → SIGN → VOTE → ENGAGE → RECRUIT
• Grassroots Focus: Emphasis on citizen engagement through initiatives, referendums, and candidate support

Key Statistics & Mobilization Data

• 425,000 currently mobilized citizens and strategic partners
• 7-2.4 million potential Defender voters in Washington
• 250,000-450,000 potential Defender signers for initiatives/referendums
• Eastern Washington signing power: 552,705 (enough to overturn “unconstitutional” Olympia laws)

Constitutional Powers Emphasized

The booklet emphasizes Washington citizens’ reserved powers:

• Initiative (propose bills/laws independent of legislature)
• Referendum (approve/reject legislative acts)

Call to Action

Recruitment focus on becoming a Defender through:

• Prayer for the public square
• Signing initiatives and referendums
• Voting for biblical worldview candidates
• Engaging during legislative sessions
• Recruiting others to join the movemenr