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July 20, 2026

(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 Needed Services (SCREENS) for CancerAct.

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July 20, 2026

(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 cancer screenings.

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July 17, 2026

(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.

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July 15, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of former Nazareth University President Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Paul, 10th President of Nazareth University.

Congressman Morelle’s remarks, available below, will also appear in the Congressional Record. Video footage is available and can be viewed here

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July 8, 2026

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of outgoing Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) President and CEO, Hillary Olson.

Congressman Morelle’s remarks, available below, will also appear in the Congressional Record. Video footage is available and can be viewed here.

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June 30, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives reflecting on his visit with Omar Ramos-Jimenez, a Rochester resident currently detained by ICE at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York.

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June 25, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Brian Schatz (D, HI) announced the introduction 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. 

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June 25, 2026

(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.

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Rochester, NY
June 17, 2026

(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. 

 

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June 13, 2026

(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.