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March 27, 2020 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact a third relief package in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The $2 trillion investment represents the largest stimulus bill in American history and will provide direct payments to individuals, support for small businesses, aid for healthcare systems, and more.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to bolster federal response to the coronavirus outbreak and address its severe impacts on American families.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, in light of the risk posed by Coronavirus, Congressman Joe Morelle co-sponsored comprehensive legislation to ensure all workers across America have paid sick days, effective immediately.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted for a comprehensive $8.3 billion supplemental appropriations bill to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis. This emergency funding includes support for vaccine development, aid for state and local governments and health agencies, and assistance for affected small businesses.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $830,000 in funding has been awarded to local organizations to support affordable housing initiatives in Rochester.
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined children and families throughout the country in celebrating Read Across America Day.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address deficiencies in customer service that have led to significant economic and emotional hardship for residents of Monroe County and across the nation. In addition, Rep.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle sent the attached letter urging Melinda Gates to select Rochester, New York as the next Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities investment. Recently, Ms. Gates announced that Pivotal Ventures would select three U.S. cities to receive $50 million in an initiative to elevate women in technology.
(Rochester, NY) - Congressman Joe Morelle joined Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congressman John Katko in calling on the International Join Commission to maintain outflows above the recommendations of Plan 2014 until at least April 15, 2020.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request.
“A budget is a statement of priorities – and it’s clear from his proposed budget that this President simply does not understand or prioritize the needs of everyday families.