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November 9, 2021 Press Release

(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced action he is taking to combat the devastating cycle of gun violence plaguing our community.

November 5, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, landmark legislation to strengthen and modernize our national infrastructure that includes several key provisions Rep. Morelle helped secure.

 

October 28, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. HR 5739 would provide Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support even if their disability precludes them from taking a full course load.  

October 27, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus in a briefing on workforce challenges facing high-tech industries. Panelists included experts from across the country who are at the forefront of the rapidly growing optics and photonics sector. Rep. Morelle co-founded the caucus with Rep.

October 26, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Social Security for millions of Americans by cosponsoring the Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will ensure the program’s viability until the year 2100 and beyond.

October 26, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Social Security for millions of Americans by cosponsoring the Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will ensure the program’s viability until the year 2100 and beyond.

October 20, 2021 Press Release

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to deliver $1.75 billion in federal funding to stem the tide of opioid abuse in our community and address social determinants of addiction by voting to fund state opioid response programs. 

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October 18, 2021 Press Release

(Rochester, N.Y.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell:

October 15, 2021 Press Release

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his action to combat the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) that threatens the livelihood of America’s farmers, wine makers, brewers, and many other critically important industries.

October 8, 2021 Press Release

(Rochester, NY) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the University of Rochester will receive a nearly $1 million Federal Communications Commission (FCC) grant to expand their telehealth services. 72 healthcare providers received these FCC Telehealth grants nationwide as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Rep.

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