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August 18, 2021

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced over $500,000 was included in the House of Representatives' recently-passed appropriations bill to ensure the Baden Street Settlement can continue to provide critical services for our community.

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August 12, 2021

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced federal funding has been allocated through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to begin a Women's Business Center in Rochester that will provide aid and support to local women entrepreneurs.

August 10, 2021

Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:

"It is in the best interest of all New Yorkers that the Governor has resigned. These are unprecedented times and it is incumbent on all of us to remain united in our commitment to tackling the challenges we face and moving New York State forward.

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July 22, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to support Afghan allies and their families who risked their lives as translators and navigators to aid United States military personnel. The ALLIES Act, H.R. 3985, would expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process and help more families safely travel to the U.S. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the legislation.

July 21, 2021

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect public health and the safety of our drinking water by voting in favor of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021 -- comprehensive legislation to regulate dangerous Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS chemicals), clean up contamination, and safeguard American families.

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July 15, 2021

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that eligible families will now begin receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments with an average benefit of nearly $3,000.

July 7, 2021

Project was included in INVEST in America Act passed by the House of Representatives last week

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June 23, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to end age discrimination in the workplace and restore essential protections for older Americans. Congressman Morelle is a co-sponsor of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act and led the debate on the House floor in favor of this legislation.

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June 21, 2021

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by government and community partners to announce that the Elmwood Avenue Multiuse Corridor Improvement Project proposal is advancing in the House of Representatives. The $8.6 million project was submitted as part of this year's Surface Transportation Member Designated Projects.

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Fair Repair Act
June 17, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.