Press Releases
(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:
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster screening services for breast cancer and cervical cancer, making it easier for vulnerable populations to get the preemptive care they need.
(Washington, DC) —Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Congresswoman Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA-02) have partnered on a bipartisan letter calling on administration officials to finalize implementation of the No Surprises Act, legislation which helps protect patients from surprise medical billing.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the United States Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick Garland to take immediate action to address the surge in gun violence in Rochester. Rep. Morelle urged collaboration across all levels of government and outlined steps the Department of Justice must take to protect families in our community.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took decisive action to lower costs for Monroe County families by voting to pass the bipartisan Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Chairman of the Rules Committee’s Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, hosted a subcommittee hearing on “Tools to Combat Gun Trafficking and Reduce Gun Violence in Our Communities.” The hearing focused on exploring actions that Congress can take to better combat gun trafficking and ensure that illegal guns do not make their way onto the streets of our communities, where they are too often used in violent crime.