Press Releases
Bill co-authored by Rep. Morelle seeks to encourage participation in apprenticeships, creating more job opportunities and strengthening national economy
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle announced that today, the House of Representatives voted to pass legislation he authored with Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) to bolster access to apprenticeships across America.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently approved the transport of liquefied natural gas by train, risking serious harm to our community in the event of a derailment
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Morelle called on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to address its recent decision to allow for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to travel by rail tank car through Monroe County.
Partners with Sen. Kamala Harris, Rep. Filemon Vela to improve educational outcomes for students
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced The Family Friendly Schools Act, legislation he introduced into the House of Representatives to examine how we can better align students’ schedules with that of their parent or guardian to improve educational and social outcomes, particularly for low-income families.
Innovation Centers Acceleration Act launches national competition and $80 Billion investment in high-tech hubs across America. Rochester uniquely poised to capitalize, creating local jobs and supporting growth of regional economy if selected.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of groundbreaking new legislation to drive economic recovery and build resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Rep. Morelle highlights action to combat veteran suicide
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that provisions he authored to assist veterans in crisis and combat veteran suicide have been signed into law as part of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act.
Continues efforts to prevent family separation by helping expedite Special Immigrant Visas for infant children
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Morelle highlighted the work his office has been doing to help reunite families of wartime heroes and ensure bureaucratic red tape does not cause infant children awaiting Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to be separated from their families.
Recurring errors have resulted in erroneously denied and delayed payments to families, including hundreds of NY-25 constituents
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address and explain their mishandling of the disbursement of economic impact payments as directed in the federal CARES Act. In a letter to IRS Commissioner Rettig, Rep.
Calls on USDA to address harmful changes to Farmers to Families Food Box program that will harm those who rely on assistance to feed their families
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to address the harmful, last-minute changes his office has made to the Farmers to Families Food Box (FFFB) program that will make it more difficult for vulnerable Americans to receive food assistance.
Co-sponsors THRIVE Agenda: a bold, comprehensive plan to address climate change, create jobs, and dismantle structural injustices in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy (THRIVE) Agenda. This comprehensive resolution outlines the bold actions and investments that are necessary to move our nation forward and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Lori Trahan (MA-03), both members of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced legislation to provide workers with more opportunities to enroll in valuable apprenticeship programs.