Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the reintroduction of his resolution designating March 3 as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Day. In continuing his annual introduction of this resolution, Morelle is committed to elevating awareness of TNBC, supporting patients and families, and advancing research to combat one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:
“In the dead of night, President Trump authorized new, widespread military strikes against Iran.
“The President is empowered to act militarily if there is an imminent threat to the United States. I am anxious to see evidence of an imminent threat but remain highly skeptical. If his past actions are any guide Donald Trump has no regard for the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:
“We are unequivocally opposed to ICE installing detention cells in downtown Rochester, steps from a daycare and surrounded by homes and businesses.
“The Trump administration is moving forward in secret, with no notice, no public process, and no transparency. This is completely inappropriate and flat-out unacceptable. This President has a pattern of creating and escalating combustible situations and then forcing communities to deal with the fallout.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the denial of Omar Ramos-Jimenez’s release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody:
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s “State of the Union” address:
“Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to perpetuate dangerous lies, spew hateful rhetoric, and sow chaos and uncertainty into the lives of average Americans. It is clear the President is living in an alternate reality where he is not responsible for tackling rising costs, expanding access to healthcare, or addressing any of the other challenges people face.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Angelica (Angie) Perez-Delgado, President and CEO of the Ibero-American Action League Inc., will be his guest to President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $477,000 in new federal funding he secured to support Miss Julie’s School of Beauty, a Rochester-based organization dedicated to combatting human trafficking, breaking cycles of exploitation and abuse, and empowering survivors with the skills and tools they need to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D, NM) introduced the Fair Repair Act, legislation authored by Morelle to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Helen Pluta, a beloved Rochester philanthropist who was known personally for her warmth, humor and generosity of spirit. Congressman Morelle’s remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressional Record.
“I rise today to honor and celebrate a remarkable woman, Helen Pluta, whose life was defined by compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to others.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle held a press conference to share the story of Lauren Goetz, a local small business owner whose healthcare premiums rose by nearly 350% in 2026 due to the expiration of the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.