FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 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.
"H.R. 1 will have devastating consequences for our nation’s health care system and the providers who deliver critical care every day. This legislation halts the progress we’ve made in expanding access and improving health outcomes for all—especially those most in need. By sweeping away the social safety net that millions of vulnerable Americans rely on, Congress has prioritized the wealthy over the well-being of children, families, and those most at risk.
Health care is not a privilege—it is a fundamental expression of our shared commitment to human dignity and the common good. It is also a catalyst for human flourishing. When access to care is denied, the ability of individuals, families, and communities to thrive is diminished.
This is not just a disservice to people who experience poverty, the elderly, and the underserved—it is a moral failure that will harm everyone who depends on a functioning, equitable health care system. The impact will be felt in every emergency room, clinic, and household struggling to access care in an already strained system."
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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.
- 1 in 7 patients in the U.S. is cared for in a Catholic hospital each day.
- Catholic health care, which includes more than 2,200 hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, systems, sponsors, and related organizations, serves the full continuum of health care across our nation.