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(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.
STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN MORELLE FOLLOWING PRESIDENT BIDEN'S SPEECH TO A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following the speech given by President Joe Biden to a joint session of congress:
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES EXPANDED CHILD TAX CREDIT TO BENEFIT 86% OF MONROE COUNTY CHILDREN
Average benefit of nearly $3,000 to families
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released local details of the enhanced and expanded Child Tax Credit, which will have a substantial impact on Monroe County families. The measure was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Morelle helped pass into law.
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced the names of 21 students who have been nominated for entry into our nation’s prestigious military academies.
Innovation Centers Acceleration Act compliments Biden Administration proposal outlined in American Jobs Plan
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Representatives Joe Morelle, Suzan DelBene, Terri Sewell, and Senator Chris Coons announced joint legislation to invest in innovation, strengthen economic resiliency, and create new job opportunities to help America recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Federal Trade Commission estimates over $406 million lost to fraud during the pandemic
April 20, 2021 (Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the passage of critical legislation aimed at protecting older Americans from scams and other fraudulent tactics.
Closing the pay gap is a particular imperative during the pandemic and economic crisis, which have worsened economic disparities
April 15, 2021 (Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to ensure equal pay for equal work for all Americans by passing H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. Rep. Morelle is an original co-sponsor of the legislation.
Grant will support DeafTEC Ready pilot program to equip deaf and hard-of-hearing students with skills to succeed in the workforce
April 14, 2021 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $470,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has been awarded to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). RIT is the home of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), the first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the world.
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.