Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.)— Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to Republicans’ decision to force a government shutdown:
“I am deeply frustrated. President Trump and Republican leaders continue to prioritize tax breaks for their billionaire friends above the needs of working Americans. Because of the president, health insurance is increasingly too expensive for American families.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Hispanic Heritage Month by partnering with local leaders to highlight the outstanding contributions of Rochester’s Hispanic community. Congressman Morelle recognized honorees with official statements he submitted to the Congressional Record, celebrating their achievements and profound impact on the lives of others.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee—released the following statement:
“In the early hours of this morning, the House Appropriations Committee concluded more than 12 hours of debate on a Republican-led spending plan that puts public education, lifesaving medical research, and women’s health care on the chopping block.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by local advocates to call out the Trump administration’s failure to prioritize early childhood education and kindergarten readiness.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Morelle joined community leaders and local seniors at Episcopal Senior Life Community’s Valley Manor to address growing threats to programs older Americans rely on, like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—U.S. Representative Joe Morelle is partnering with Civic Genius, a program of the National Civic League, to host an innovative deliberative town hall, designed to facilitate deep discussion with a cross-section of NY-25 residents.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by Trillium Health to expose Donald Trump’s betrayal of the American people and highlight the devastating impacts of Trump’s reconciliation package on healthcare access in our community.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined veterans and advocates to strongly condemn the Trump Administration’s decision to shut down Operation Enduring Welcome and the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE)—two federal programs designed to resettle Afghan nationals who supported U.S. military and diplomatic efforts.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Mike Kelly (R, PA-16), Chrissy Houlahan (D, PA-06), and Nick Langworthy (R, NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to stop the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to the American agricultural economy.