Press Releases

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that legislation he authored to strengthen apprenticeship opportunities was included in the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which passed in the House of Representatives on Friday.

(Rochester, NY) – Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement regarding a recent incident where the Rochester Police Department (RPD) handcuffed and pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old girl:

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Mark Takano (CA-41) reiterated their call for legislation to create a massive jobs training program to help communities across the country recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:

(Washington D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that he has been appointed to the House of Representatives' Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Committee on Rules.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Morelle will vote to impeach President Donald Trump for his actions to incite a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol last week. In explanation of his vote, Rep. Morelle delivered remarks during last night's House Rules Committee meeting.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle renewed his call for Congress to take swift legislative action to help state and local governments cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through federal funding relief, Congress can help prevent cuts to essential community programs and services like education, law enforcement, and first responders.

"Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric demonstrate clearly that he is unfit for the office of the Presidency. Not only do they merit his impeachment, but I fully support invoking the 25^th amendment to remove the clear and present danger that he presents to our nation.