Through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the bishops address public policy issues of concern to the Church. The USCCB also provides a means for the bishops to collaborate with other entities on these issues.
The Office of Government Relations (OGR) represents the USCCB before the U.S. Congress on public policy issues of concern to the bishops. OGR coordinates and directs the legislative activities of the USCCB staff and other church personnel to influence the actions of the Congress. A specific set of issues is assigned to each congressional liaison staff person, who in turn, works in collaboration with particular policy departments at the USCCB.
Staff
Michelle Gress, Executive Director
Religious Liberty, Marriage, and Pro-Life Issues
William Dumais, Associate Director
Pro-Life, International Justice and Peace, and Communication and Technology Issues
David Spicer, Director, Policy and Engagement
Migration Issues
Vacant, Associate Director
Domestic Justice and Human Development and Catholic Education Issues
Sharon Washington, Executive Assistant
Office Administration and Management