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October 23, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, alongside parents and families from the Rochester region, highlighted the rising healthcare costs that are forcing too many people to choose between care and survival. 

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October 22, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle fought back against the Trump administration’s decision to fire thousands of employees from the U.S. Department of Education, including those with oversight of Special Education and other programs designed to aid students with disabilities and their families.

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October 15, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representative Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) led a group of House Democrats in urging the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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October 15, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)— Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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September 30, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to Republicans’ decision to force a government shutdown:

“I am deeply frustrated. President Trump and Republican leaders continue to prioritize tax breaks for their billionaire friends above the needs of working Americans. Because of the president, health insurance is increasingly too expensive for American families.

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September 25, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Hispanic Heritage Month by partnering with local leaders to highlight the outstanding contributions of Rochester’s Hispanic community. Congressman Morelle recognized honorees with official statements he submitted to the Congressional Record, celebrating their achievements and profound impact on the lives of others. 

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September 10, 2025

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee—released the following statement:

“In the early hours of this morning, the House Appropriations Committee concluded more than 12 hours of debate on a Republican-led spending plan that puts public education, lifesaving medical research, and women’s health care on the chopping block.

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August 21, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by local advocates to call out the Trump administration’s failure to prioritize early childhood education and kindergarten readiness.

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August 12, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Morelle joined community leaders and local seniors at Episcopal Senior Life Community’s Valley Manor to address growing threats to programs older Americans rely on, like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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August 5, 2025

(Rochester, N.Y.)—U.S. Representative Joe Morelle is partnering with Civic Genius, a program of the National Civic League, to host an innovative deliberative town hall, designed to facilitate deep discussion with a cross-section of NY-25 residents.