Honoring Our Veterans and Active-Duty Military

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of U.S. Navy Veteran Robert “Al” Persichitti, a World War II Veteran and beloved member of the Rochester community who recently passed away at 102 years old. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to make it easier for veterans to receive their well-deserved Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act would open additional application pathways for veterans whose military records were lost by the U.S. government through no fault of their own.

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by local leaders to announce the full implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). All veterans exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving in the military are now eligible to enroll directly in VA healthcare, years ahead of schedule.

December 13, 2023 (Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a “One Minute” Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of U.S. Air Force Major Select Terrell K. Brayman, an airman from Pittsford who lost his life last month in a training exercise off the coast of Japan.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.

(Washington, DC)—Congressman Joe Morelle, joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and designate the flag as the nation’s symbol of military and veteran suicide.