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December 8, 2021

(Washington, DC)- Yesterday, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Congressman Morelle played a unique role in crafting this critical funding measure as a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

December 4, 2021

Rochester, NY – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his action to support vulnerable Monroe County families by providing resources to reduce heating costs as we head into the winter months. Rep.

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December 1, 2021

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:

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Rochester, NY
November 19, 2021

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass comprehensive legislation to meet the urgent needs of Monroe County families. The Build Back Better Act takes action to lower the costs that burden families in our community and makes investments to set them up for a successful future.

November 9, 2021

(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced action he is taking to combat the devastating cycle of gun violence plaguing our community.

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November 5, 2021

(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, landmark legislation to strengthen and modernize our national infrastructure that includes several key provisions Rep. Morelle helped secure.

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October 28, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. HR 5739 would provide Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support even if their disability precludes them from taking a full course load.

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October 27, 2021

(Washington, D.C.) Today,Congressman Joe Morelle led the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus in a briefing on workforce challenges facing high-tech industries. Panelists included experts from across the country who are at the forefront of the rapidly growing optics and photonics sector. Rep. Morelle co-founded the caucus with Rep.

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October 26, 2021

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Social Security for millions of Americans by cosponsoring the Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will ensure the program's viability until the year 2100 and beyond.

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October 26, 2021

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Social Security for millions of Americans by cosponsoring the Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will ensure the program's viability until the year 2100 and beyond.