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May 23, 2024

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, legislation he authored to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.

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May 20, 2024

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Morelle announced he has authored legislation to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence in pollical ads and ensure transparency in the election process.

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Tree-lined side of the Capitol building
May 16, 2024

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus—introduced a resolution he authored officially marking May 16 as National Day of Light in the U

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US Capitol
May 9, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to strengthen resources for teachers and help maximize student potential.

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April 24, 2024

(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced a slate of national advocacy organizations have recently endorsed his legislation, the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, including: the National Organization for Women, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN),and the Joyful Heart Foundat

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Rochester Skyline
April 23, 2024

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted House passage of legislation he authored to designate The Strong as the National Museum of Play.

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Military soldier saluting an American flag
April 18, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to make it easier for veterans to receive their well-deserved Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act would open additional application pathways for veterans whose military records were lost by the U.S.

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Rochester Skyline
April 10, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced legislation he authored to designate the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum (known locally as The Strong) as the National Museum of Play has passed the House of Representatives.

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Military soldier saluting American flag
April 1, 2024

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.

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Military soldier saluting an American flag
March 25, 2024

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by local leaders to announce the full implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).