Press Releases
June 14, 2021 (Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Morelle was named by Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern (D-MA) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process. The appointment follows the passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-20), who served as Vice Chair of the Rules Committee and was Chairman of its Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the landmark College for All Act. This transformative legislation would ensure every student across America has access to free or reduced-cost higher education, breaking down barriers that prevent too many students from following their dreams and setting everyday families on the path to success.
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, as America marks the beginning of Pride Month, Congressman Joe Morelle renewed his push to enact The Equality Act and finally ensure all Americans are afforded the same essential human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The legislation, which Rep.
(Rochester, NY) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the delivery of over $1 million in emergency grant funding for Head Start early childhood services at Action for a Better Community (ABC). The funding is made available by the Department of Health and Human Services and was allocated through the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Morelle helped pass.
(Rochester, NY) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the launch of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Community Navigators Program to provide support for small businesses struggling with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This important program, which Rep.
(Washington D.C.) Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, critically important legislation to combat the alarming rise of hate, violence, and discrimination the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has faced throughout the pandemic.
(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Rep. Joe Morelle announced more than $119 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in New York's 25th Congressional District delivered through the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that municipalities in Monroe County will receive over $380 million in fiscal recovery funds as part of the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress in March. This emergency funding will help state and local governments cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent cuts to essential community programs.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which seeks to make broadband internet more accessible and affordable for all communities. The program will provide a $50-per-month subsidy for qualified households to receive internet access through a local provider. Rep.