Press Releases
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE TAKES ACTION TO COMBAT DISTURBING RISE IN HATE CRIMES AGAINST AAPI COMMUNITY
One in three Asian Americans have reported experiencing a racial slur since the pandemic began; incidents of hate up 75%
(Washington D.C.) Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, critically important legislation to combat the alarming rise of hate, violence, and discrimination the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has faced throughout the pandemic.
Legislation would create pre-disaster mitigation loan program to help vulnerable small businesses take preventative action to prepare for future flooding events.
(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.
At least half of the funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Rep. Joe Morelle announced more than $119 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in New York’s 25th Congressional District delivered through the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely.
Local funding allocated through American Rescue Plan will help bring back jobs, address pandemic’s economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong, equitable recovery
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that municipalities in Monroe County will receive over $380 million in fiscal recovery funds as part of the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress in March. This emergency funding will help state and local governments cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent cuts to essential community programs.
The ‘Emergency Benefit Broadband Program’ opens to the public tomorrow, May 12. Morelle and community partners call for further investment and action to ensure broadband internet is accessible to all communities
(Washington, D.C.) – Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which seeks to make broadband internet more accessible and affordable for all communities. The program will provide a $50-per-month subsidy for qualified households to receive internet access through a local provider. Rep.
Home Office Tax Deduction supports workers who incurred expenses while transitioning to work-from-home setups
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to establish a Home Office tax deduction to provide financial relief for the many employees who transitioned to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding from American Rescue Plan will provide essential relief for senior healthcare, housing, nutrition, and more.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the release of over $163 million in funding for critical programs supporting older Americans in New York State as part of the American Rescue Plan, which he helped pass.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted new tools from the White House to help Monroe County residents get vaccinated.
As member of Education and Labor Committee, Morelle fought to secure $130 billion for teachers as part of the American Rescue Plan
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked National Teacher Appreciation Day and announced his co-sponsorship of a resolution recognizing the invaluable work of teachers across America, especially this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to increase funding for vital early childhood programs and ensure families, particularly in underserved communities, have the support and resources they need.