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(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the reintroduction of the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act, legislation designed to strengthen state oversight of firearms dealers, reduce gun theft and trafficking, and help keep illegal weapons out of the hands of criminals. This legislation is sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz (D, HI) in the Senate.

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle hosted a Caribbean American Heritage Month Recognition Ceremony, honoring outstanding members of Rochester’s Caribbean community whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the lives of others. 

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle hosted a Service Academy Send-Off Ceremony honoring students from New York's 25th Congressional District who have earned appointments to United States Service Academies.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill to require public transparency, community input, and approval from state and local leaders before constructing new ICE or CBP detention facilities in Rochester’s Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement after his “NO” vote on Republican-led legislation that fully funds Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while failing to address the issues families face every day:

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after visiting the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York:

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle partnered with leaders from Rochester’s Jewish community to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and recognize local individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment to others have made a lasting impact on the Rochester community.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle continued the fight against the Trump administration’s decision to put immigration detention holding cells inside the Kenneth B.