The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has decided not to renew its cooperative agreements with the federal government concerning children's services and refugee support. The decision comes after the government's suspension of these agreements, necessitating the USCCB to reassess how best to aid individuals seeking protection from violence and persecution, as explained by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB.

The organization has a long history, having originated as the National Catholic War Council in 1917, later forming a Bureau of Immigration in 1920 to assist displaced families seeking new beginnings in the United States. Over the decades, federal partnerships facilitated the expansion of programs aimed at helping people worldwide. Participants in these programs underwent extensive screening, and many had assisted U.S. efforts overseas at great personal risk.

Archbishop Broglio stated, "Today, the USCCB makes the heartbreaking announcement that we will not be renewing existing cooperative agreements with the federal government related to children’s services and refugee support." He noted that the decision results from the government's recent suspension of these agreements, compelling the USCCB to explore other means of support. The change impacts the USCCB's ability to support individuals admitted through these programs, and they have requested prayers for those affected, including their staff and the refugees.

The USCCB emphasized that they will aim to find alternative support systems for the involved individuals.