Why It Matters
Mercury Public Affairs LLC filed a new client registration for Catholic Charities USA on August 12, with Religion (REL) as the issue code. Catholic Charities has previously lobbied on anti-poverty programs tied to appropriations legislation.
By the Numbers
Mercury Public Affairs filed the registration for Catholic Charities USA on August 12. Two lobbyists are working on the account: Mike McSherry, a partner at the firm, and Bernardo Ribenboim. Neither has prior government experience.
The Bottom Line
Catholic Charities USA's engagement of Mercury Public Affairs represents a continuation of its Capitol Hill presence, now focused on religion-related policy matters. The timing coincides with operational challenges the organization faces, including restrictions on foreign religious workers and ongoing impacts from tax policy changes on charitable donations.
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