Press Releases
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enshrine marriage equality into federal law, preventing the Supreme Court from rolling back this fundamental right for LGBTQ+ couples.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to establish a federally-protected right to reproductive healthcare for all women.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Congressman Morelle helped craft this critical legislation as a member of the House Armed Services Committee.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass legislation to help keep families safe from gun violence. The Active Shooter Alert Act would establish a national alert system allowing for local law enforcement to better inform community members about active shooter incidents in their area so they can quickly seek safety.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass legislation to improve healthcare services for veterans who have been exposed to dangerous toxins in the line of duty.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to help ensure unanticipated emergencies do not create additional barriers for students pursuing higher education degrees. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
(Washington, D.C.) — Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade:
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the Department of Labor has awarded the Urban League of Rochester $2 million in funding to support programs that provide job training and supportive services to at-risk youth in concentrated areas of poverty.
(Washington, D.C.) — Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down New York’s “proper cause” requirement: