Uplifting Our Families

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to restore stability to the dairy sector and lower the cost of milk for everyday families. The Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act will allow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and dairy producers to consider proposals to adjust the federal milk pricing system, in turn reducing costs at the grocery store for consumers.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in favor of transformative legislation to lower the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, reduce inflation, combat the climate crisis, and more. The legislation marks the largest investment in healthcare since the Affordable Care Act and will cut costs for families, providing much-needed financial relief.

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle outlined legislative action to significantly lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors. The provisions are included as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which the House of Representatives is poised to pass later this week and send to the President’s desk for his signature.

(Rochester, NY) - Congressman Joe Morelle has introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Katko (R-NY), and Sen. Merkley (D-OR) to combat summer learning loss, which is especially prevalent in low-income communities, and ensure children have access to healthy food options.

(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and community partners celebrated the passage of historic legislation to uplift Rochester families and advance our role as a leader in innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week, will support the creation of critical new jobs, lower the cost of everyday goods families rely on, and strengthen competitiveness with countries like China.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass historic legislation that builds on his longstanding commitment to uplifting Rochester families and advancing America’s place as a global leader in innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act will support the creation of critical new jobs, lower the cost of everyday goods families rely on, and strengthen competitiveness with countries like China.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the Department of Labor has awarded the Urban League of Rochester $2 million in funding to support programs that provide job training and supportive services to at-risk youth in concentrated areas of poverty. The program focuses on connecting young people with productive outlets to break the cycle of violence that plagues our community.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took decisive action to lower costs for Monroe County families by voting to pass the bipartisan Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act.