The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has expressed concerns over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, acknowledged that while certain aspects of the bill promote human dignity and parental choice in education, significant changes are necessary to protect vulnerable populations.

Archbishop Broglio stated, “The bishops are grateful that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions that promote the dignity of human life and support parental choice in education. These are commendable provisions that are important priorities for the bishops." However, he emphasized that Congress should consistently protect human life and dignity by amending the bill to better serve those most in need.

Broglio referenced Pope Leo XIV's recent remarks on politicians' duty to promote and protect the common good, highlighting his concern that "this bill does not answer this call." He criticized it for taking from the poor to benefit the wealthy through tax breaks while cutting essential services like nutrition assistance and Medicaid.

The archbishop also pointed out issues related to immigration policy and environmental protection within the bill. He noted it promotes an enforcement-only approach to immigration and reduces access to legal protections, as well as harms future generations by cutting clean energy incentives and environmental programs.

Concluding his statement, Archbishop Broglio reiterated a call for Senators to act with courage and creativity: “I underscore what my brother bishops said in their recent letter to find a better way forward and urge Senators to think and act with courage and creativity to protect human dignity for all, to uphold the common good, and to change provisions that undermine these fundamental values.”