For centuries, the RC hierarchy has been a secular institution.  Why would it now abandon its TRADITION of secularism?
In the current situation, the USCCB has chosen those tribal markers - largely related to pelvic issues of one sort or another - that will be most likely to keep the loyalty of the TRADITION minded among the laity.  After that, close a parish here, sell some property there, and the result is a smaller, holier Church.  Because Jesus said, "Upon this rock I will build my smaller, holier Church."