Press Releases
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and his colleagues in the House passed legislation to reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth Adults (HKNC) through 2023. The legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Morelle, would help provide essential resources and training to support the deaf-blind population nationwide.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he is sponsoring two pieces of legislation to increase immunization rates for children nation-wide and protect communities from outbreaks of deadly disease. The VACCINES Act (H.R.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Katie Hill (CA-25) introduced legislation that seeks to ensure unanticipated financial emergencies do not prevent low-income students from pursuing and completing higher education.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle along with Foodlink, The Children's Agenda, members of the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI), and community stakeholders announced their strong opposition to the President's proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and submitted public comment outlining their concerns.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that legislation to dedicate a Fairport post office in honor of the late Louise and Bob Slaughter has been signed into law by the President.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his strong support of the Climate Emergency Resolution (H. Res. 52) which calls for a comprehensive, large-scale approach to address climate change. To support the goals outlined in this resolution, Rep.
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"There are no words to adequately convey the anguish our nation feels following this weekend of horrific violence. Our hearts break for El Paso, for Dayton, and for every community, person, and family that has been touched by the never-ending string of gun violence that terrorizes our streets day after day.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle along with Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that legislation to dedicate a Fairport post office in honor of the late Louise and Bob Slaughter has passed both chambers of Congress and will now be sent to the President for his approval.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $5.8 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding has been awarded to the Greater Rochester International Airport. The funding will support critical safety renovations such as new airfield guidance signs, enhanced runway lighting, and runway rehabilitation.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation he co-sponsors to fight for equal pay for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT). The GOALS (Give Our Athletes Level Salaries) Act would block federal funding from the 2026 Men's World Cup – jointly-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada – until the U.S.