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January 22, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement explaining his “NO” vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):

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January 15, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, called out House Republicans for failing to adequately address corruption in our government. During a hearing of the Committee on Wednesday, Morelle denounced House Republicans’ new legislation that claims to curb insider trading but still allows Members of Congress, their families, and other top officials to profit from individual stock trading while in office.

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January 14, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives to celebrate the Monroe High School Red Jackets football team. In December 2025, the Red Jackets brought home the New York state Class B title, the first in Rochester City School District’s history.

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January 9, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-11), and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D, CO-07) announced they have taken action to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal childcare and family assistance funding designated for New York, California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado.

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January 8, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass legislation in the House of Representatives to make healthcare more accessible for millions of Americans. Passage of H.R.1834 in the House of Representatives marks the first step towards restoring critical healthcare tax credits for millions of Americans.

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January 8, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:

“The death of Renee Nicole Good is an unacceptable and needless tragedy. This death lies squarely at the feet of the Trump administration. It is the result of reckless rhetoric, dangerous policy choices, and the aggressive deployment of inadequately trained officers. America is less safe when volatile ICE officers operate with impunity in our communities. 

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January 7, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services decision to freeze certain federal childcare and family assistance funds in five states, including New York:

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January 6, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by participating in a hearing featuring testimony from former law enforcement, state officials, and Americans who witnessed the insurrection.

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December 18, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Charles “Chuck” Mangione—a son of Rochester, world-renowned trumpet and flugelhorn player, and an American jazz icon—who passed away recently at the age of 84. His remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressional Record. 

“I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Rochester’s own Chuck Mangione—a world-class musician whose unique sound carried our city’s spirit to every corner of the globe.

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December 17, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Lucien Morin—an Army Veteran, Monroe County’s first elected county executive, a transformational leader for our community—who passed away in September at the age of 104. His remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressional Record.

“I rise today to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Lucien A Morin who passed this year at age 104.