Protecting Our Environment
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has helped secure more than $5.6 million in federal funding to support the creation of a new water district in the Town of Rush. The completion of this project will provide public water to the town and help improve the overall health, welfare, and safety of residents.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted yesterday’s hearing of the Committee on House Administration, which discussed the far-reaching impact of the recent Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and the overturning of the Chevron doctrine. The Chevron doctrine set the longstanding precedent that Congress and the executive branch should be the primary policymakers in government.
(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Pete Stauber (R, MN-8) announced they have introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding. The bipartisan Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act would create a Small Business Administration (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program to help small businesses take preventative action to bolster their infrastructure in preparation for future flooding events.
(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding. The bipartisan Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act would create a Small Business Administration (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program to help small businesses take preventative action to bolster their infrastructure in preparation for future flooding events.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle is fighting to provide federal funding for farmers whose crops have been significantly impacted by unexpected late-season frost.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined with community partners to announce he has secured $300,000 for Rochester ENergy Efficiency and Weatherization (RENEW)—a collective impact initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation that provides energy efficiency grants for low-income homeowners.
The effects of climate change pose an existential threat to our environment as we know it. We need bold investments to secure the long-term health and vitality of our planet before it’s too late.
I have always stood up to protect our environment, and I’m continuing that work in Congress by supporting measures to reduce our carbon emissions, protect our critical natural resources, invest in sustainability, and help protect our planet for future generations.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass comprehensive legislation to meet the urgent needs of Monroe County families. The Build Back Better Act takes action to lower the costs that burden families in our community and makes investments to set them up for a successful future.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reiterated his support for bold, comprehensive federal action to reduce America's carbon emissions, invest in critical climate infrastructure, and curb the damaging effects of climate change across the nation. Rep. Morelle outlined legislative priorities he hopes to include in the Build Back Betteragenda.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect public health and the safety of our drinking water by voting in favor of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021 -- comprehensive legislation to regulate dangerous Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS chemicals), clean up contamination, and safeguard American families.