Educating Our Future
America has long prided itself on our reputation as a land of hope and opportunity—a place where an individual is only limited by the limitations of their dreams. We owe it to every child and young adult to provide them with the opportunities, skills, and tools necessary to succeed in today’s world and beyond, and that starts with a quality education.
In Congress, I have fought to lower the cost of higher education, increase support for Career and Technical Education programs, and make high-quality K-12 education more accessible for every child.
As the husband of a retired middle school teacher, I have seen firsthand the transformative impact education can have on young people. I am dedicated to working with parents, advocates, and educators to ensure everyone has the resources they need to set children and young adults on the path to success.
I'm proud to co-sponsor:
H.R. 604 Rebuild America's Schools Act
To invest $100 billion in public school facilities to create jobs, improve educational equity, and better learning and working conditions for students and teachers in every state.H.R. 3870 Teacher Education for Computer Science Act
To help build a pipeline of K-12 Computer Science teachers by promoting computer science education in colleges and universities.H.R. 4663 SUCCESS Act
To ensure schools and libraries can continue to support distance learning even after the pandemic has been declared over.H.R. 1581 Build America's Libraries Act
To reinstate federal support for library construction and invest in these critical community resources.H.Res. 29 Supporting the Teaching of Climate Change in School
To ensure the social and economic impacts of climate change are taught to our students.H.R. 3474 Keeping All Students Safe Act
To eliminate discipline practices in schools that put children's lives and safety at risk.H.Res. 144 Bipartisan Public Schools Week Resolution
To call on state, local, and federal lawmakers to support America's public schools and ensure all children have access to high-quality education.
By investing in our schools, we are directly investing in the future of our children. I'll continue working every day to ensure nothing stands in the way of our children's educational success.
More on Educating Our Future
(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, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked National Teacher Appreciation Day and announced his co-sponsorship of a resolution recognizing the invaluable work of teachers across America, especially this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 14, 2021 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $470,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has been awarded to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). RIT is the home of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), the first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the world.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the United States Department of Commerce to address the significant delays in obtaining technology like Chromebooks and Tablets that are preventing school districts from adequately preparing for remote and distance learning.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that the University of Rochester has been awarded a $2.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will utilize findings from the University's partnership with East High to further expand STEM participation, particularly for vulnerable and economically marginalized students.