Press Releases
(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.
(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). Applications will be available online November 1st.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Higgins (D-NY), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Brandon Williams (R-NY) announced approval of the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced resources available for U.S. Citizens traveling abroad in Israel:
“Today, common sense and bipartisanship prevailed. At the 11th hour House Republican leadership finally came to their senses and removed all the extreme right-wing policies and funding cuts from a short-term government funding bill. This is a reprieve for the economic stability of America’s families and the safety and security of our nation.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has taken additional action to strengthen voting rights and combat voter discrimination by co-sponsoring the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. On Tuesday, Rep. Morelle joined with other House Democratic leaders to announce the reintroduction of this legislation, which Rep.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act, legislation to address the underlying causes of train derailments and further ensure the safety of rail workers and communities across the country.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted tax incentives and other benefits available for individuals and families from the Inflation Reduction Act—legislation he helped pass last year.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act, legislation to expand the landmark drug pricing reforms enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act to more individuals and families in our community.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle welcomed United States Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Adrianne Todman to tour Edna Craven Estates and discuss efforts to combat the housing crisis by increasing affordability and availability.