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Rochester Skyline
December 11, 2023

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) announced introduction of the Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2023 to reduce food insecurity for families across the nation. The legislation would increase funding for the U.S.

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Vietnam Veterans Commemoration
December 8, 2023

(Rochester, NY) – 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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Rochester Skyline
December 6, 2023

(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a “One Minute” Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of Rochester’s own Garth Fagan.

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Image of the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) Flag
December 1, 2023

(Washington, DC)—Congressman Joe Morelle, joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced a House Resolution to officially recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag and designate the flag as the nation’s symbol of military and veteran suicide.

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Lily Cafe
November 21, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined the Lily Café Friendsgiving Celebration to discuss the steps seniors can take to avoid falling victim to holiday scams.

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Rochester Skyline
November 17, 2023

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced NextCorps was selected to receive funding in a United States Department of Energy (DOE) contest to spur clean energy manufacturing across the United States.

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Rochester Skyline
November 10, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was in attendance at Miss Pearl’s Giving Back Event, to present her with his office’s first Congressional Award of Distinction.

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Military soldier saluting American flag
November 9, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Congressman Joe Morelle is joining the community in thanking our local veterans for the freedoms we hold dear.

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South East view of the Capitol
November 8, 2023

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced bipartisan legislation to lower healthcare costs for cancer patients. The Cancer Drug Parity Act will ensure patient copays for oral medications are not higher than the copays for medications administered by a healthcare provider.

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Rochester Skyline
October 31, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced New York was awarded more than $360 million in federal funding to assist local families ahead of the winter season through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).