Press Releases
(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.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted new tools from the White House to help Monroe County residents get vaccinated. Anyone sixteen years or older can now input their ZIP code at www.vaccines.gov / www.vacunas.gov or text their ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) / VACUNA (822862) to get help making a vaccine appointment at a nearby location.
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked National Teacher Appreciation Day and announced his co-sponsorship of a resolution recognizing the invaluable work of teachers across America, especially this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to increase funding for vital early childhood programs and ensure families, particularly in underserved communities, have the support and resources they need.
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following the speech given by President Joe Biden to a joint session of congress:
"Tonight, President Biden outlined a clear vision: that we should seize the historic opportunity before us to uplift families and strengthen the long-term resiliency of our nation. We've endured real challenges over the past year, but under President Biden's leadership, we are well on our way to recovery and revitalization.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released local details of the enhanced and expanded Child Tax Credit, which will have a substantial impact on Monroe County families. The measure was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Morelle helped pass into law.