Press Releases
(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.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after being appointed to serve on the House Appropriations Committee:
“I am humbled and honored to serve on the Appropriations Committee, and I am grateful to my colleagues for the confidence they have placed in me.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked the start of Hunger Action Month and the new school year bytaking action to increase food accessibility, lower costs for families, and combat child hunger in Rochester.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has authored and introduced new 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 for gun dealers and incentivizes states to implement strong gun dealer licensing regulations in order to reduce gun theft and, in turn, reduce gun violence. This legislation is sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz (D, HI) in the Senate.
(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle outlined legislation he has introduced to address the school bus driver shortage that is impacting school districts in our community and across the country.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in favor of transformative legislation to lower the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, reduce inflation, combat the climate crisis, and more. The legislation marks the largest investment in healthcare since the Affordable Care Act and will cut costs for families, providing much-needed financial relief.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle outlined legislative action to significantly lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors. The provisions are included as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which the House of Representatives is poised to pass later this week and send to the President’s desk for his signature.