Updates on USCCB-backed advocacy....

The USCCB invites and facilitates action in support of the

• Marriage Protection Amendment (HJ Res 51),
• Marriage and Religious Freedom Act (HR 3133 / S 1808), 
• State Marriage Defense Act (HR 3829 / S 2024),  
• No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (HR 7 / S 946),
• Health Care Conscience Rights Act (HR 940 / S 1204;
  the Pa Catholic Conference also facilitates action on the Health Care Conscience Rights Act .),
• Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2014 (HR 5285 / S 2706), and the
• U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act (HR 4653)
  "With 75% of the world’s population living in countries where governments or societies restrict religious freedom, the need to protect this vital human right is greater than ever. What is happening to Christians and religious minorities in Iraq is evidence of the dire circumstances facing many because of their faith. USCCB supports having the Senate pass H.R. 4653 as it represents the best option for extending the mandate of USCIRF for 5 years since it enjoyed strong bipartisan support when it passed the House on July 8, 2014. Since USCIRF’s mandate expires September 30, 2014, your Senator needs to hear from you to urge them to advance the bill to the full Senate for a vote. Tell your senator on the Committee to support quick passage of H.R. 4653. H.R. 4653 will strengthen USCIRF’s work to advance religious freedom by encouraging rapid appointments of Commissioners, increased access to relevant information, and further integration of religious freedom into U.S. foreign policy development and training. In response to the call of Pope Francis to promote the religious freedom of all, urge the Senate to pass H.R. 4653 so that USCIRF can continue its vital work to protect religious freedom around the world."
  

As per the USCCB, "Action alerts for pro-life issues can also be found through our partner organization, the National Committee for the Human Life Amendment....Action alerts for issues related to immigration reform can be found through the USCCB-led Catholic coalition, Justice for Immigrants."

• OPPOSE the so-called Protect Women's Health from Corporate Interference Act (HR 5051/S2578)
• SUPPORT "just and compassionate immigration reform"  (The Pa Catholic Conference also facilitates support for immigration reform.)