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CHA Opposes H.R.1, The One Big Beautiful Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2025
Contact: Marie Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) President and CEO Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM, issued the following statement on H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill. 

"H.R. 1 would harm critical health and social safety-net programs that millions of Americans rely on to live with health, dignity, and security. The Catholic Health Association strongly opposes provisions like mandatory Medicaid work reporting requirements, restrictions on state tax authority, and changes to state-directed payment policies—all of which would lead to coverage losses for more than 10 million people who depend on Medicaid for essential care. These harmful proposals threaten the health and stability of the very communities we are called to serve.

We are also deeply concerned by the bill’s failure to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. Without action, five million Americans — including nearly two million living with chronic conditions — could lose their coverage, and millions more would face skyrocketing premiums and unaffordable care.

Proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would further jeopardize food security for families already struggling to make ends meet, compounding the health and economic burdens on low-income communities.

We urge the Senate to protect and strengthen the programs that uphold the dignity, health, and well-being of all, especially those most in need."

 

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The Catholic Health Association of the United States is the national leadership organization of the Catholic health ministry, representing the largest nonprofit provider of health care services in the nation.

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