Press Releases
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act includes new accountability measures to change the culture of policing, address systemic inequalities
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, groundbreaking legislation that takes steps to change the culture of law enforcement while addressing systemic racism and bias. In addition to co-sponsoring the legislation, Rep. Morelle also led the debate for the rule on the House floor.
Honors daughter Lauren Morelle, who battled the disease valiantly for two years
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced a resolution designating today, March 3, as National Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Day. This designation aims to foster greater public awareness and understanding of TNBC and encourage early detection and prompt treatment.
House of Representatives passes sweeping $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Delivers on promise to support struggling families, reinforce pandemic response, and revitalize our communities.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, taking steps to deliver much-needed relief to Americans and help our nation recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Votes to pass Equality Act, prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) voted to pass legislation to ensure all Americans are afforded the same essential human rights regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Rep.
This bipartisan, bicameral caucus will promote and advance the optics and photonics industry
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the creation of the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus to promote and advance the use of light-based technologies that are already impacting our world every day. Rep. Morelle co-founded the caucus with Rep. Brian Mast (FL-18), Senator Steve Daines (MT) and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (AZ).
Co-sponsors legislation to support workers displaced by the pandemic and create new job opportunities
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the Relaunching America’s Workforce Act – legislation that would invest $15 billion in federal workforce development programs and expand support for workers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morelle bill, Innovation Centers Acceleration Act, listed among New Democratic Coalition’s top legislative priorities for COVID-19 recovery. If selected, Rochester uniquely poised to capitalize and grow regional economy, local jobs at a time when they’re needed most.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reiterated his call to pass groundbreaking legislation that will drive economic recovery and build resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Innovation Centers Acceleration Act, sponsored by Rep. Morelle and Rep.
Legislation would strengthen federal apprenticeship programs and help connect workers with jobs at a time when they’re needed most
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that legislation he authored to strengthen apprenticeship opportunities was included in the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which passed in the House of Representatives on Friday.
(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.