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. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure all couples—regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation—have an equal right to marry whoever they love.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to establish a federally-protected right to reproductive healthcare for all women. In response to alarming action by the Supreme Court and states across America to roll back women’s rights, the legislative package passed by the House of Representatives seeks to empower women and safeguard their ability to make independent, informed healthcare decisions.
(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. The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act (or Honoring our PACT Act) has now passed both the House and Senate and now heads to the President’s desk for his signature.
(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:
“This is a tragic day in America: The Supreme Court has just delivered the most disastrous and terrifying ruling in decades. This formally begins an all-out assault on women’s rights.
(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. The program focuses on connecting young people with productive outlets to break the cycle of violence that plagues our community.
(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: