Recent Letters & Statements
CCUSA submits testimony to US House Committee on Financial Services
Catholic Charities USA submitted testimony on housing to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services on behalf of the Catholic …
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Catholic Charities urges Congress to Prioritize the Most Vulnerable
Budget Reconciliation should prioritize Affordable Housing and Child Tax Credit for those who need it most Alexandria, Va. – October …
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Letter to Congress on Prioritizing Investments that Reduce Poverty
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Chuck Schumer Majority Leader, U.S. Senate The Honorable Mitch …
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Letter in support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act S. 1486
The Honorable Chuck Schumer Majority Leader, U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader, U.S. Senate Washington, …
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CCUSA writes to Congress to provide for Afghan refugees, vulnerable people in continuing resolution
As Congress considers a continuing resolution (CR) to provide interim funding for fiscal year 2022, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) urges …
CCUSA asks Congress to support children, vulnerable people in budget package
Alexandria, Va. (September 3, 2021) – In a letter to congressional leadership this week, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) urged policymakers …
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Budget Reconciliation Priorities for Catholic Charities USA
The Honorable Chuck Schumer Majority Leader of the Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the U.S. …
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CCUSA and Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Address Ministry with Migrants
“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger …
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Catholic Organizations Urge Congress to Extend Eviction Moratorium
July 30, 2021 Dear Senator/Representative: We write to urge you to take immediate action to extend the federal eviction moratorium …
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Eviction Moratorium Resources
The eviction moratorium will expire July 31, 2021. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced a new “rental assistance finder” …