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Press Releases

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Rochester Skyline
March 21, 2023

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, and Rochester Police Department Chief David Smith called on TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to address the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts promoted by viral videos on their platform.

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Guns
March 17, 2023

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to crack down on gun trafficking and keep illegal weapons off our streets.

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Rochester Skyline
March 16, 2023

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has secured $325,000 in funding for Willow Domestic Violence Center to help break the cycle of abuse and support survivors of domestic violence. This investment will be used to strengthen trauma-informed care resources, provide direct client support, and expand Willow’s triage hotline.

February 28, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the bipartisan Reparations for Ukraine through Sovereign Nation Support and Integration (RUSSIA) Act.

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Rochester Skyline
February 21, 2023

February 21, 2023 (Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they have secured $1 million in funding for renovations to University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital that will improve health equity, modernize services, and strengthen patient outcomes.

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February 16, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined with community partners to announce he has secured $300,000 for Rochester ENergy Efficiency and Weatherization (RENEW)—a collective impact initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation that provides energy efficiency grants for low

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U.S. Capitol dome
February 9, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to strengthen women’s healthcare rights and protect families from fertility fraud—providing much-needed justice and closure for many local families involved in fertility scams.

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Capitol Building
February 7, 2023

“The President outlined a bold agenda that reflects our shared democratic values, and I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of families in our community.

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February 4, 2023

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the CEOs of Kia and Hyundai to address the alarming rise in automobile thefts in Rochester and across the country due to security flaws in their vehicles.