Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a video from the Library of Congress marking the start of National Library Week. This week-long celebration is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) every April to help highlight libraries as critical community resources.
(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.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition to high school students in the 25th Congressional District. The winner will have their artwork displayed at the United States Capitol for one year.
(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was at the Rochester Institute of Technology to highlight $2 million in funding he, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, secured for their Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has taken action to protect and strengthen women's healthcare by co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act. The bill seeks to put an end to oppressive state laws restricting women's access to reproductive health services by enshrining the protections previously provided by the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision into federal law.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, and Rochester Police Department Chief David Smith called on TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to address the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts promoted by viral videos on their platform. These videos have led to more than 775 auto thefts in Rochester so far this year, placing an undue strain on local law enforcement and endangering local families, businesses, and neighborhoods.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to crack down on gun trafficking and keep illegal weapons off our streets. The State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act enhances state oversight capabilities of gun dealers and incentivizes states to implement strong gun dealer licensing regulations to reduce gun theft and, in turn, reduce gun violence. This legislation is sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz (D, HI) in the Senate.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has secured $325,000 in funding for Willow Domestic Violence Center to help break the cycle of abuse and support survivors of domestic violence. This investment will be used to strengthen trauma-informed care resources, provide direct client support, and expand Willow’s triage hotline.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the bipartisan Reparations for Ukraine through Sovereign Nation Support and Integration (RUSSIA) Act. The legislation, authored by Morelle, will allow for frozen assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to be sold and used to help pay for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
February 21, 2023 (Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they have secured $1 million in funding for renovations to University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital that will improve health equity, modernize services, and strengthen patient outcomes.