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CCUSA, other Catholic groups comment on FY2018 Agriculture appropriations
News - July 19, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA, along with National Catholic Rural Life, Catholic Relief Services, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committees on Domestic Justice and Human Development and International Justice and Peace, sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Read the full…
CCUSA urges senators to fund housing services programs for poor, vulnerable
News - July 13, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) urged the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies to fund adequately programs that serve poor and vulnerable households, especially at present when housing and community development programs continue to be underfunded and do not meet the growing demand for affordable housing. Read the full letter.
CCUSA calls on Senate to reject Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
News - June 26, 2017 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA wrote to the Senate today voicing strong opposition to the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017. Instead of expanding access to health care coverage, the BRCA reduces coverage for those least able to afford it. Sister Donna urged the Senate to reject BRCA…
CCUSA, USCCB send letter to Congress regarding FY2017 appropriations
News - April 25, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a joint letter to the Senate and House of Representatives urging all members to remember those who are needy and vulnerable in our society during the appropriations process. Both organizations welcomed the bipartisan support for programs that feed the hungry and provide affordable housing,…
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…
CCUSA concerned about American Health Care Act
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/03/08/ccusa-concerned-about-american-health-care-act/
News - March 8, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) sent a letter to Congress today voicing its concern about the American Health Care Act. Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of CCUSA, noted some commendable efforts of AHCA including protection for the unborn and greater flexibility for States. However, she lamented the risk of major reductions in health…
CCUSA joins USCCB in support of Bridge Act
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/01/24/ccusa-joins-usccb-in-support-of-bridge-act/
News - January 24, 2017 - CCUSA joined the USCCB in support of the Bridge Act. The Bridge Act would provide temporary relief from deportation and ensure employment authorization to individuals who are eligible for the Department of Homeland Security’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. It would accomplish this by providing DACA-eligible individuals with “provisional protected presence” and employment…
CCUSA responds to potential repeal and replacement of ACA
News - January 19, 2017 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA wrote to members of Congress urging that any repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ADC) be done in such a way that the millions of Americans who have gained health care under the ACA are protected and that those who remain…
CCUSA, USCCB joint letter to Senate urges action on mental health reform legislation
News - December 13, 2016 - As the Senate debates year-end government appropriations, CCUSA joined USCCB in urging members to pass meaningful mental health reform legislation, continue support for people in Flint, Mich., and improve the criminal justice system. Read the joint letter.
CCUSA, USCCB letter to Congress about year-end appropriations process
News - November 14, 2016 - In anticipation of the debate on the year-end government appropriations, CCUSA joined the USCCB in urging Congress to prioritize programs which serve poor and vulnerable people in the country. It particularly highlighted those programs which have been dramatically cut in the House and Senate appropriations bills. Read the full letter.
CCUSA comments on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rule
News - October 3, 2016 - CCUSA filed comments on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rule on “Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans.” CCUSA is deeply concerned that the proposed rule permits an exception from the borrower’s “ability to repay” standard and would allow for six 300% interest payday and car title loans in a year. Six unaffordable…
CCUSA president and CEO urges Congress to provide relief for Flint, Mich.
News - September 26, 2016 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, wrote a letter to congressional leadership urging them to include the vital resources needed to respond to the drinking water emergency in Flint, Mich. The need to offer help is even greater as the crisis fades from national attention, which has caused a…