Press Releases

(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. This comprehensive $1.9 trillion legislation includes direct payments to individuals, enhanced unemployment benefits, investment in childcare resources, additional support for small businesses, resources to strengthen vaccine distribution, state and local government funding, and more.

(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. Morelle co-sponsors, is aimed at rebuilding the American middle-class and improving the lives of workers and their families.

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.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act, landmark legislation that would implement sweeping anti-corruption measures to expand and protect Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules across all three branches of government to bolster our democracy.

Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, groundbreaking legislation that takes steps to change the culture of law enforcement while addressing systemic racism and bias. In addition to co-sponsoring the legislation, Rep. Morelle also led the debate for the rule on the House floor.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced a resolution designating today, March 3, as National Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Day. This designation aims to foster greater public awareness and understanding of TNBC and encourage early detection and prompt treatment.