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August 18, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by Rochester community health centers and advocates to announce the introduction of his Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act, legislation he authored to help community health centers integrate food and nutrition services direct

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August 11, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle unveiled his Childcare Affordability Agenda, a comprehensive package of federal legislation he supports to lower childcare costs, expand access to affordable, high-quality care, support childcare providers, and strengthen the workforce families depend on every day.

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August 10, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reintroduced the Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation he authored to help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.

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August 10, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced their Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation that would help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.

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August 4, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the House companion to the No Payoffs For Pardons Act, legislation to increase transparency and accountability in the presidential pardon process and help prevent presidents from exchanging clemency for financial or political favors.

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July 30, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shadow hearing at Rochester City Hall focused on protecting the right to vote, supporting election officials, and preparing for threats to the 2026 elections.

 

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July 30, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for Monroe Community College to establish a new Precision Optics Finishing Lab within the college's Advanced Technology Education Center, expanding workforce training opportunities in one of the Finger Lakes region's fastest-growing industries.

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July 20, 2026
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(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01) celebrated the passage of the EARLY Act, which includes the full provisions of the Morelle-authored Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable

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July 20, 2026
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(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle celebrated the passage of the EARLY Act, which includes the full provisions of his SCREENS for Cancer Act, legislation he authored to expand the availability of early detection services and other

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July 17, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Following President Trump's Address to the Nation last night, Congressman Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration and the top House Democrat on election security, reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the integrity of American elections and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot freely and have it counted fairly.