Press Releases
(Rochester, NY) - Congressman Joe Morelle has introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Katko (R-NY), and Sen. Merkley (D-OR) to combat summer learning loss, which is especially prevalent in low-income communities, and ensure children have access to healthy food options.
(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and community partners celebrated the passage of historic legislation to uplift Rochester families and advance our role as a leader in innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week, will support the creation of critical new jobs, lower the cost of everyday goods families rely on, and strengthen competitiveness with countries like China.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact critical legislation to ban military style assault weapons, taking a critical step forward in the fight to reduce gun violence and protect families.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass historic legislation that builds on his longstanding commitment to uplifting Rochester families and advancing America’s place as a global leader in innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act will support the creation of critical new jobs, lower the cost of everyday goods families rely on, and strengthen competitiveness with countries like China.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to ensure access to safe contraception is protected by federal law. The Right to Contraception Act takes preventative steps to counteract future action by the Supreme Court to limit access to contraception, as indicated in the recent Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
(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.