Press Releases
(Washington, DC) – Today, Rep. Joe Morelle voted for comprehensive legislation to improve healthcare services for veterans who have been exposed to dangerous toxins in the line of duty. H.R.
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address.
(Washington, DC) – On the heels of Public Education Week, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Mrs. Karen Baker, a 5th grade teacher with the Rush-Henrietta School District, as his Hometown Hero virtual guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday. While safety protocols mean this year’s in-person attendance will be limited, Rep. Morelle said inviting Mrs. Baker as his virtual guest is an important way to honor the people of Monroe County and uplift their stories.
(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has partnered with colleagues in the House of Representatives to introduce legislation that will lower costs for families in our community. The Gas Prices Relief Act would help reduce high gas costs by temporarily suspending the 18.4 cent per gallon federal gas tax until January 1, 2023.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined with local business leaders and universities to highlight the America COMPETES Act—a comprehensive package to strengthen America’s competitiveness by investing in innovation. This bill, passed by the House of Representatives, includes provisions envisioned in Rep. Morelle’s legislation, the Innovation Centers Acceleration Act, to create regional technology and innovation hubs that Rochester is uniquely positioned to become.
(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle stood alongside local restaurant owners to call for the replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The program was created by Congress to provide financial support to restaurants struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the U.S Department of Labor is granting $1.8 million in federal funding to support employment and training services to combat the ongoing opioid crisis in New York State.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the America COMPETES Act—a comprehensive package to strengthen America’s competitiveness by investing in innovation. The legislation includes provisions envisioned in Rep. Morelle’s legislation, the Innovation Centers Acceleration Act, to create regional technology and innovation hubs that Rochester is poised to become.
Emphasizes need to address collective mental health during these challenging times
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to create a new national strategy on grief. In a letter sent to SAMHSA Administrator Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Rep. Morelle highlights the need for equity in access to mental health services in the wake of the pandemic.
