Press Releases
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that eligible families will now begin receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments with an average benefit of nearly $3,000.
Project was included in INVEST in America Act passed by the House of Representatives last week
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to end age discrimination in the workplace and restore essential protections for older Americans. Congressman Morelle is a co-sponsor of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act and led the debate on the House floor in favor of this legislation.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by government and community partners to announce that the Elmwood Avenue Multiuse Corridor Improvement Project proposal is advancing in the House of Representatives. The $8.6 million project was submitted as part of this year's Surface Transportation Member Designated Projects.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of The Brandon Act to assist service members in crisis and prevent military suicide. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the legislation.
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.