Catholic Bishops Applaud Introduction of "The Dignity Act"

The Dignity Act was first introduced by USCCB in 2023.

Earlier this month, a revised, expansive, bipartisan immigration reform bill was introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar and Rep. Veronica Escobar. Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, offered his appreciation for the bill, specifically commending the bipartisan collaboration.

"Bipartisan collaboration is not only possible, it's absolutely necessary," Bishop Seitz said.

The bill establishes what it calls "The Dignity Program," which would grant some unauthorized immigrants who came to the U.S. prior to 2021 the ability to apply for up to seven years of legal status with work authorization.

Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the responsibility of all political leaders to promote and protect the good of the community, the common good, particularly by defending the vulnerable and the marginalized. Under our current system, families across our nation are living in fear.

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