Press Releases
(Rochester, NY) – Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement regarding a recent incident where the Rochester Police Department (RPD) handcuffed and pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old girl:
As a new Congress begins, Congressmen push for program that will create more than a million jobs, bolster critical contact tracing efforts, and help revitalize communities
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Mark Takano (CA-41) reiterated their call for legislation to create a massive jobs training program to help communities across the country recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:
Committees reflect Rep. Morelle’s longstanding values and commitment to delivering on the needs of Monroe County families
(Washington D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that he has been appointed to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Committee on Rules.
Rep. Morelle emphasizes Constitutional duty to hold the President accountable for his actions
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Morelle will vote to impeach President Donald Trump for his actions to incite a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol last week. In explanation of his vote, Rep. Morelle delivered remarks during last night’s House Rules Committee meeting.
As 117th Congress begins, Rep. Morelle emphasizes importance of providing immediate relief for localities, protect critical community programs and services
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle renewed his call for Congress to take swift legislative action to help state and local governments cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through federal funding relief, Congress can help prevent cuts to essential community programs and services like education, law enforcement, and first responders.
“Donald Trump’s actions and rhetoric demonstrate clearly that he is unfit for the office of the Presidency. Not only do they merit his impeachment, but I fully support invoking the 25th amendment to remove the clear and present danger that he presents to our nation.
Colleagues and Stakeholders in brewing, winemaking industry joined in calling for urgent action to address the spread of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Morelle was joined by colleagues and stakeholders in our nation’s beer and wine industry to call on U.S.
The Spotted Lantern Fly poses irreparable harm to farmers’ crops and livelihood if this issue goes unaddressed.
(Washington, D.C) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administration Kevin Shea to take action in addressing the presence of the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF), an invasive species that can wreak havoc on New York’s agricultural economy.