Health Care ReformCatholic Charities USA Health Care Statement:
Catholic Charities USA actively opposes any health care reform bill that would provide for or promote the funding of abortion or compel any health care practitioner or institution to provide such a service. In fact, CCUSA continues to work with the Catholic Health Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to remove any such provisions from the proposed legislation. Stay Informed about the DebateHealth care is a fundamental issue of human life and dignity. Catholic Charities USA has adopted the Catholic Health Association’s Vision for Health Care. Read The Foundation for our Commitment for Health Care for All. Right now, major debates are occurring on Capitol Hill which may have a profound and lasting effect on health care in our country. On this page, you will find out how Catholic Charities USA and our partner organizations are responding. You will also discover ways to get involved and let your voice be heard. Latest News:Catholic Health Association reaffims long-standing commitment to reform health care but waits to endorse any specific bill » more Our Sunday Visitor health care analysis in NY Times » more USCCB launches new health care reform Web site » more |
Letters to CongressFrom Catholic Charities USA: Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities, USA urges Congress to make comprehensive health care reform a top priority for our nation.
Read Rev. Larry Snyder's Letter to Congress On July 31, 2009, Rev. Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA, clarifies CCUSA's position on health care reform.
Read Rev. Larry Snyder's Letter to Congress From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Bishop William F. Murphy, Diocese of Rockville Centre, outlines the USCCB's policy priorities and expresses hope that Congressional efforts will bring life-affirming reform to the nation’s health care system.
Read Bishop Murphy’s Letter to Congress From the Catholic Health Association: The Catholic Health Association urges Congress to make comprehensive health care reform, especially health care coverage for all, a top priority.
Read Catholic Health Association's Letter to Congress
Our Key Partners  The Catholic Health Association
The Catholic Health Association represents the nations's largest group of not-for-profit health care sponsors, systems, and facilities. CCUSA's health care work is closely intertwined with CHA and is founded on their Vision for U.S. Health Care. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The USCCB unifies, coordinates, encourages, promotes and carries on Catholic activities in the United States.
Legislative ResourcesStay informed about pending legislation. Five committees are working on legislation. Visit the following Web sites for amendments, markups, schedules, votes, etc.
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