Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Rochester student Azalea Dietz with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Congress upon young civilians. The prestigious award recognizes Dietz's exceptional dedication to community service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle celebrated Hispanic American Heritage Month by recognizing five local leaders for their outstanding service and contributions to the Rochester community. Congressman Morelle presented each honoree with an official statement submitted to the Congressional Record, recognizing their individual achievements and lasting impact on the lives of others.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led top senior House Democrats in demanding President Donald Trump immediately stop airing a new television advertisement bearing the disclaimer “Paid for by the U.S. Government” amid serious questions about whether taxpayer dollars and federal resources are being illegally used for political purposes.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to help ensure unexpected financial emergencies do not prevent students from continuing their education and completing their degrees. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, mobilized current and former Members of Congress in a court filing challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, legislation to stop President Donald Trump’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario and protect the historic names of all five Great Lakes.
The legislation, co-led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D, MI-06) and Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26), comes after President Trump issued an executive order on August 27 attempting to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by Rochester community health centers and advocates to announce the introduction of his Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act, legislation he authored to help community health centers integrate food and nutrition services directly into patient care.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle unveiled his Childcare Affordability Agenda, a comprehensive package of federal legislation he supports to lower childcare costs, expand access to affordable, high-quality care, support childcare providers, and strengthen the workforce families depend on every day.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reintroduced the Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation he authored to help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The bill would establish a new federal grant program supporting reading programs at schools that serve as summer meal sites, helping students stay engaged academically even after the school year ends.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced their Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation that would help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The bill would establish a new federal grant program supporting reading programs at schools that serve as summer meal sites, helping students stay engaged academically even after the school year ends.