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Capitol Building
July 29, 2022

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact critical legislation to ban military style assault weapons, taking a critical step forward in the fight to reduce gun violence and protect families.

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Rochester, NY
July 28, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass historic legislation that builds on his longstanding commitment to uplifting Rochester families and advancing America’s place as a global leader in innovation.

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U.S. Capitol
July 21, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to ensure access to safe contraception is protected by federal law. The Right to Contraception Act takes preventative steps to counteract future action by the Supreme Court to limit access to contraception, as indicated in the recent Dobbs decision overturning Roe v.

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Close up of U.S. Capitol columns
July 19, 2022

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enshrine marriage equality into federal law, preventing the Supreme Court from rolling back this fundamental right for LGBTQ+ couples.

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July 15, 2022

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to establish a federally-protected right to reproductive healthcare for all women.

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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
July 14, 2022

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Congressman Morelle helped craft this critical legislation as a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Hand Gun on a stand
July 13, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass legislation to help keep families safe from gun violence. The Active Shooter Alert Act would establish a national alert system allowing for local law enforcement to better inform community members about active shooter incidents in their area so they can quickly seek safety.

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United States Flag Flown Over Capitol
July 13, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass legislation to improve healthcare services for veterans who have been exposed to dangerous toxins in the line of duty.

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June 29, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to help ensure unanticipated emergencies do not create additional barriers for students pursuing higher education degrees. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate.