Press Releases
Details opportunities for thousands of dollars in additional monetary support for individuals, available through the American Rescue Plan
April 13, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that New Yorkers can now receive additional financial assistance through programs included in the American Rescue Plan. Recently passed into law, this package includes several measures to aid in economic recovery for individuals and families across our community.
Funding will be used to support software startups in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region and engage student talent from local universities
April 7, 2021 (Rochester, NY) –Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that NextCorps has been awarded a grant through the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge.
Morelle reintroduces HOPE Act to break down barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the benefits and resources they need, especially during COVID-19 crisis
April 6, 2021 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reintroduced and reiterated the need for comprehensive legislation to help low-income individuals and families more easily access the benefits and social services they rely on. The HOPE Act, which Rep.
Co-sponsors Healthy Families Act, helps fight COVID-19 pandemic by providing workers with flexibility to stay home when sick without fear of losing a paycheck
March 30, 2021 (Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of legislation to ensure all workers across America have paid sick days. The Healthy Families Act creates a national standard that would allow workers in businesses with 15 or more employees to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days each year.
Funding allocated as part of American Rescue Plan will help expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for underserved communities in Monroe County
March 25, 2021 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced nearly $25 million in funding for local community health centers to help ensure COVID-19 vaccinations reach every community. The funding, allocated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the American Rescue Plan, will support Anthony L.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), implementing critical protections and support to combat domestic violence and sexual assault. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation.
Passes legislation to enshrine Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution and empower women with critical legal protections against discrimination
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of H.J. Res. 17, which would remove the arbitrary expiration date that has prevented the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution. Congressman Morelle co-sponsors the resolution which would enshrine critical rights and protections for women everywhere.
Bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by Morelle, will help prevent guns from ending up in the hands of criminals
(Washington, D.C.) – Today Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact H.R. 8, The Bipartisan Background Checks act, and H.R. 1446, The Enhanced Background Checks Act – common-sense gun reforms that will strengthen background checks and work to keep dangerous firearms out of the hands of criminals. Rep. Morelle co-sponsors both pieces of legislation.
Includes additional direct payments to help Americans pay bills and put food on the table. Provides critical childcare relief to support struggling families
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact the American Rescue Plan, delivering critical investments in families, businesses, and our economy.
Votes to pass PRO Act, ensure protections for workers’ right to organize
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the comprehensive legislation to protect every American worker’s right to organize and negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which Rep.