Press Releases
(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 25th amendment to remove the clear and present danger that he presents to our nation.
(Washington, D.C.) – "Today, Congress took action to fully fund our government while making necessary investments to expand unemployment assistance, provide more direct payments to Americans, and support our small businesses. This package also takes steps to end surprise medical billing—a burden that no patient with COVID-19 or any other disease should have to bear, and an issue I have worked closely on since being elected to Congress.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Morelle was joined by colleagues and stakeholders in our nation's beer and wine industry to call on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Plant Health Inspection Service Administration Kevin Shea to take action in addressing the alarming spread of the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) across the northeastern, midwestern, and northwestern United States.
This letter comes following Rep. Morelle's December 2nd letter to the USDA, emphasizing how dire the situation has become and how urgent mitigative efforts are needed.
(Washington, D.C) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administration Kevin Shea to take action in addressing the presence of the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF), an invasive species that can wreak havoc on New York's agricultural economy.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle announced that today, the House of Representatives voted to pass legislation he authored with Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) to bolster access to apprenticeships across America.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Morelle called on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to address its recent decision to allow for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to travel by rail tank car through Monroe County.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced TheFamily Friendly Schools Act, legislation he introduced into the House of Representatives to examine how we can better align students' schedules with that of their parent or guardian to improve educational and social outcomes, particularly for low-income families. Senator Kamala Harris has introduced the same legislation as a companion bill in the United States Senate.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of groundbreaking new legislation to drive economic recovery and build resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Innovation Centers Acceleration Act would establish an $80 Billion national investment in 9 Innovation Centers over 9 years, as determined by a national competition among major metropolitan areas.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that provisions he authored to assist veterans in crisis and combat veteran suicide have been signed into law as part of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act.