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CCUSA submits feedback to Early Learning Interagency Policy Board
News - November 6, 2015 - CCUSA submitted comments today in response to a request from the Early Learning Interagency Policy Board (IPB) for feedback to inform a federal policy statement on health promotion in early learning. To inform a response, CCUSA solicited feedback from member agencies with leading early childhood programs, including Head Start, Early Head Start, day care, and…
CCUSA joins other faith groups to urge passage of EQUAL Act
News - February 15, 2023 - Catholic Charities USA joins in a faith letter urging the Senate leadership to take up and pass the EQUAL Act. The EQUAL Act will reduce bias in drug sentencing laws that have resulted in unequal outcomes across racial groups. CCUSA is committed to the fair treatment of all people based on the God-given dignity of…
CCUSA summary of the CARES Act
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2020/03/30/ccusa-summary-of-the-cares-act/
News - March 30, 2020 - On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2 trillion comprehensive package represents Congress’ third attempt to respond to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and contains numerous investments that will help those served by Catholic Charities agencies. CCUSA has prepared…
CCUSA expresses concern over AHCA
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/03/21/ccusa-expresses-concern-over-ahca/
News - March 21, 2017 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, in a letter to the House of Representatives, expressed concern over the American Health Care Act and its proposed changes to Medicaid. While the legislation provides positive provisions to protect life and increase flexibility to the states, it also jeopardizes coverage of millions…
Trump administration drops refugee cap to historic low
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/stories/trump-administration-drops-refugee-cap-to-historic-low/
Story - October 5, 2020 - The steep slope, appearing almost as a vertical line, is a stunning mark by the Trump administration on what was once a refugee program recognized around the world as a model to welcome the tyrannized and persecuted masses. Late Sept. 30, the administration announced it would bring the refugee cap — the maximum number of…
CCUSA letter to Congress on increased funding for USDA programs
News - July 19, 2021 - United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative: We write on behalf of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committees on Domestic Justice and Human Development and International Justice and Peace, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and Catholic Rural Life. Our Catholic organizations work with Congress every year on a range…
CCUSA, USCCB, CRS urge humane action towards asylum-seekers asking protection
News - October 29, 2018 - Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration; Sean Callahan, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services; and Sister Donna Markham OP PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA issued the following statement urging all people of goodwill to speak and act with compassion towards…
CCS of Western Washington offers feedback to Congress on housing policy
News - November 2, 2015 - Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) of Western Washington (Archdiocese of Seattle) submitted written feedback to the House Financial Services Committee in response to a request for proposals to address poverty and housing affordability. Over the past 36 years, CCS and CHS have developed 50 housing projects across western Washington state, which…
CCUSA, USCCB, SVdP call for strengthened Child Tax Credit
News - December 14, 2022 - Catholic Charities USA joins with the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP USA) to call on Congress to work in a bipartisan fashion to pass a strengthened Child Tax Credit before the end of…
CCUSA signs joint letter to Senate on food insecurity, increased funding for USDA programs
News - July 16, 2021 - The Honorable Patrick Leahy, ChairmanThe Honorable Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Committee on AppropriationsUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Leahy and Vice Chairman Shelby: We write on behalf of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committees on Domestic Justice and Human Development and International Justice and Peace, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and…
CCUSA advocates for final Farm Bill that strengthens SNAP
News - September 18, 2018 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, joined leaders of other Christian organizations as members of the “Circle of Protection” in urging members of Congress to pass a final Farm Bill that does not reduce SNAP funding or the number of people who receive SNAP food assistance. Read the full…
A decent home for all: CCUSA celebrates Fair Housing Act anniversary
Story - October 29, 2018 - As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) looks back on the many and varied ways the Catholic Charities ministry has served people’s housing needs. Ever since 1910, when the ministry established its network of local agencies and national office – now known as CCUSA – housing…