Press Releases
(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.
(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.
(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). All veterans exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving in the military are now eligible to enroll directly in VA healthcare, years ahead of schedule.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to uplift the people of Rochester, deliver critical resources for programs families rely on, and fully fund the federal government for the remainder of this fiscal year. His vote to pass the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 marks the second time this month he has supported legislation containing funding for the federal government.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) announced their bipartisan legislation to bolster screening services for breast cancer and cervical cancer has been favorably reported out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced new action he is taking to protect women’s reproductive health freedom. In the wake of Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling affording frozen embryos the same protections as children, Congressman Morelle is fighting to establish federal protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF) by co-sponsoring the Access to Family Building Act.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle participated in a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation titled “Addressing Real Harm Done by Deepfakes.” During the hearing, Rep.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized National Working Moms Day by outlining actions he is taking to ease the burden on parents—particularly by expanding access to affordable childcare.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition to high school students in the 25th Congressional District. The winner will have their artwork displayed at the United States Capitol for one year.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they have voted to deliver millions in funding for local organizations who submitted requests through the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Process. 15 programs and organizations throughout Monroe County will benefit from this significant investment passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.