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November 12, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the passage of Republicans’ short-term funding bill:

“Today I voted NO on the funding deal because it fails to do what matters most: bring down the crushing cost of health care for working people.

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Rochester, NY
November 7, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 210 President Monique Mate to draw attention to the concerning rise in violent attacks and thefts against letter carriers in Rochester and across the country.

 

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November 5, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the introduction of his Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act—legislation he authored to fully maintain the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).

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Rochester Skyline
November 5, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the introduction of his Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act—legislation he authored to fully maintain the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).

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October 30, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has joined his colleagues in the New York Democratic Congressional delegation in writing to President Trump and U.S.

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Rochester Skyline
October 23, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, alongside parents and families from the Rochester region, highlighted the rising healthcare costs that are forcing too many people to choose between care and survival. 

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October 22, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle fought back against the Trump administration’s decision to fire thousands of employees from the U.S. Department of Education, including those with oversight of Special Education and other programs designed to aid students with disabilities and their families.

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October 15, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representative Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) led a group of House Democrats in urging the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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Rochester Skyline
October 15, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)— Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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September 30, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to Republicans’ decision to force a government shutdown: