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July 30, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined veterans and advocates to strongly condemn the Trump Administration’s decision to shut down Operation Enduring Welcome and the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE)—two federal programs designed to resettle Afghan nationals who supported U.S. military and diplomatic efforts.

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July 23, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Mike Kelly (R, PA-16), Chrissy Houlahan (D, PA-06), and Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to stop the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to the American agricultural economy.

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July 23, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to stop the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to the American agricultural economy in places like New York State.

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July 18, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle denounced House Republicans for passing Donald Trump’s rescissions package, which cancels roughly $9 billion in previously approved funding for essential public programs, such as PBS, NPR, and rural radio.

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July 3, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after House Republicans passed Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill:

“House Republicans have forced through the most damaging and heartless piece of legislation in generations—a betrayal of the people we are elected to serve.

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Rochester, NY
June 18, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Caribbean American Heritage Month by partnering with local leaders to highlight the outstanding contributions of Rochester’s Caribbean Americans community.

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June 18, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.

 

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June 12, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle condemned House Republicans for passing President Trump’s rescissions package, which cancels $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for essential public programs, such as PBS, NPR, and rural radio.

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May 23, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle partnered with leaders in the Jewish community to recognize the outstanding contributions of local Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month.

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May 22, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after House Republicans passed a devastating reconciliation package slashing healthcare, food assistance, and other essential federal programs: