One Big Beautiful Bill Act

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on July 4 signed a reconciliation bill enacting much of his legislative agenda on taxes and immigration during an Independence Day ceremony at the …

Recently, lots of bishops have been speaking out. Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin must be smiling, for 40 years after he argued that Catholic Social Teaching was a “seamless garment” that …

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ultimately said the bill “currently fails the poorest families,” and urged people to contact lawmakers.

Catholic reaction to the “Big Beautiful Bill” immigration proposals and on-the-ground developments has walked a careful line between compliance and concern.

More than 40 leaders of several faith traditions voiced opposition to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act saying key provisions represent a “moral failure.”

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need,” the U.S. bishops’ president said.

Catholic advocates are concerned about provisions in the 2025 budget bill on Capitol Hill that would defund America’s clean energy investments and pollution reduction programs.

A part of a sweeping package for Trump’s agenda would block states from AI regulation for 10 years. Both US bishops and Pope Leo have raised concerns about AI.

Catholic women religious held a demonstration on Capitol grounds June 24 urging lawmakers not to cut programs such as Medicaid or SNAP.