Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle partnered with leaders in the Jewish community to recognize the outstanding contributions of local Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month. Congressman Morelle recognized honorees with official statements he submitted to the Congressional Record celebrating their achievements and profound impact on the lives of others.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC) alongside local leaders to celebrate Older Americans Month by announcing $1 million in federal funding he secured to support ESLC’s Ellen’s Place project in Irondequoit. The project is designed to help seniors age in place in East Irondequoit and provide the support and structure they deserve in their later years.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Ben Ray Luján introduced the Fair Repair Act, legislation 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.
(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.
(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. The AI Transparency in Elections Act would require disclaimers on political ads with images, audio, or video that are substantially generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
(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 United States.
(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. The Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models Act would create a federal investment in the research and development of Innovative Learning Models to enable schools to adapt to modern educational needs.
(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 Foundation.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted House passage of legislation he authored to designate The Strong as the National Museum of Play.
(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. government through no fault of their own.