Press Releases
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced more than $9.7 million in emergency funding for our local community to combat the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations. The funding has been allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) to the City of Rochester, towns of Greece and Irondequoit, and Monroe County.
(Rochester, NY) -- Today Congressman Joe Morelle introduced new legislation to help local communities cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Assistance for States Act and the State Operations Stabilization (SOS) Act were both introduced in partnership with Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) and aim to provide much-needed additional relief for localities during this global health crisis.
March 27, 2020 (Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to enact a third relief package in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The $2 trillion investment represents the largest stimulus bill in American history and will provide direct payments to individuals, support for small businesses, aid for healthcare systems, and more.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to bolster federal response to the coronavirus outbreak and address its severe impacts on American families.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, in light of the risk posed by Coronavirus, Congressman Joe Morelle co-sponsored comprehensive legislation to ensure all workers across America have paid sick days, effective immediately.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted for a comprehensive $8.3 billion supplemental appropriations bill to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis. This emergency funding includes support for vaccine development, aid for state and local governments and health agencies, and assistance for affected small businesses.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $830,000 in funding has been awarded to local organizations to support affordable housing initiatives in Rochester. $480,000 has been awarded to PathStone Corporation and $350,000 to NeighborWorks® Community Partners by NeighborWorks America, a national organization that strives to support community development and affordable housing challenges in urban, suburban and rural areas.
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined children and families throughout the country in celebrating Read Across America Day.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address deficiencies in customer service that have led to significant economic and emotional hardship for residents of Monroe County and across the nation. In addition, Rep. Morelle released a letter sent to SSA Commissioner Saul, as well as Inspector General Ennis, detailing concerns about the agency's culture, accuracy of information, response times, and more.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle sent the attached letter urging Melinda Gates to select Rochester, New York as the next Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities investment. Recently, Ms. Gates announced that Pivotal Ventures would select three U.S. cities to receive $50 million in an initiative to elevate women in technology.