Press Releases

March 30, 2021 (Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of legislation to ensure all workers across America have paid sick days. The Healthy Families Act creates a national standard that would allow workers in businesses with 15 or more employees to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days each year.

March 25, 2021 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced nearly $25 million in funding for local community health centers to help ensure COVID-19 vaccinations reach every community. The funding, allocated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the American Rescue Plan, will support Anthony L.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), implementing critical protections and support to combat domestic violence and sexual assault. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of H.J. Res. 17, which would remove the arbitrary expiration date that has prevented the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution. Congressman Morelle co-sponsors the resolution which would enshrine critical rights and protections for women everywhere.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact H.R. 8, TheBipartisan Background Checks act, and H.R. 1446, The Enhanced Background Checks Act – common-sense gun reforms that will strengthen background checks and work to keep dangerous firearms out of the hands of criminals. Rep. Morelle co-sponsors both pieces of legislation.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact the American Rescue Plan, delivering critical investments in families, businesses, and our economy.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the comprehensive legislation to protect every American worker's right to organize and negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which Rep.

March 8, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led a group of colleagues in announcing the reintroduction of the National Women's Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act. This legislation directs the production of a commemorative coin, the proceeds of which will go towards an endowment fund to provide long-term financing for the National Women's Hall of Fame's operations