Press Releases
(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. Morelle co-sponsors, was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this year but has yet to be taken up by the Senate.
(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. Morelle helped fund as part of the American Rescue Plan, will help connect small businesses in underserved areas with recovery grants they are eligible for.
(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. At least half of the funding each institution receives will be distributed in the form of emergency cash assistance grants to students who are facing hunger, homelessness, and other hardship.
(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. Morelle and his partners in Congress secured $3.2 billion in funding for the program as part of a COVID-19 relief package in December 2020.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to establish a Home Office tax deduction to provide financial relief for the many employees who transitioned to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the release of over $163 million in funding for critical programs supporting older Americans in New York State as part of the American Rescue Plan, which he helped pass.