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Vietnam Veterans Commemoration
August 23, 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.

August 17, 2023

(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 their bipartisan

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Rochester, NY
August 14, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today Congressman Joe Morelle joined the US Postal Service, family members, friends, and former colleagues in dedicating the Fairport, New York post office in memory of Louise and Bob Slaughter on the Congresswoman’s birthday.

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Rochester Skyline
August 9, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, against the backdrop of Susan B. Anthony’s legacy and joined by local partners in government, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to protect our nation’s most foundational promise—the right to vote.

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Tree-lined side of the Capitol building
July 26, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-1) introduced legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits. 

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Graduates throwing mortar boards in the air
July 26, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits. 

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Rochester, NY
July 24, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined local families and advocates to announce action he is taking to address the childcare crisis and expand access to quality, affordable care. Without immediate action, over 250,000 children could lose their childcare programs in New York when emergency funding expires on September 30.

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Capitol and trees
July 18, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Pete Stauber (R, MN-8) announced they have introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding. The bipartisan Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act would create a Small Business Administration (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program to help small businesses take preventative action to bolster their infrastructure in preparation for future flooding events.

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Rochester, NY
July 18, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding. The bipartisan Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act would create a Small Business Administration (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program to help small businesses take preventative action to bolster their infrastructure in preparation for future flooding events.

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Rochester Skyline
July 14, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of bipartisan legislation to strengthen access to affordable housing and create nearly 2 million new housing units that will be available to low-income individuals and families.