Press Releases

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led community partners in calling for action to strengthen resources for individuals and families impacted by breast cancer. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and ahead of National Mammography Day, Congressman Morelle highlighted legislation he supports to strengthen prevention, screening, and treatment services for those battling cancer.

(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted action he has taken to lower costs for seniors, ensuring they have financial security and peace of mind in retirement. Congressman Morelle specifically highlighted his accomplishments to lower the cost of prescription medication and healthcare, reduce the cost of home heating, and help deliver the largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in more than forty years.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle continued his call for action to address the scourge of gun violence in Rochester. Congressman Morelle was joined by community partners who reiterated their commitment to finding solutions and shared their frustration by the lack of political will to address this critical issue.

(Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to create a National Strategy on Grief and help address the growing mental health challenges many families are facing. The legislation builds on a letter Congressman Morelle sent to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in January and establishes grant programs to provide trauma-informed care targeted to those who need it most.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to strengthen mental health resources for students and families by passing the Mental Health Matters Act. This legislation will help meet the increased demand for mental health services in schools across the country and ensure students have access to the support they need.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced new legislation he authored to strengthen benefits for families of Medal of Honor recipients. The legislation, which is named for local Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch, ensures the surviving spouses of these brave veterans can receive the full benefits for which they qualify.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) to address the alarming spread of the Spotted Lanternfly in our region. This is the latest in Congressman Morelle’s longstanding efforts to address the Spotted Lanternfly and prevent devastating damage to New York’s agricultural economy.