Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and local partners announced $1.5 million in funding has been awarded to the All Kids Thrive program to strengthen early childhood services. This funding is awarded over three years and made available through a $40 Million Preschool Development Birth Through Five grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families awarded to the New York State Council on Children and Families.
(Washington, D.C.) – Following a report this week from The Children's Agenda outlining the extent of this childcare crisis in Monroe County, Rep. Joe Morelle announced his sponsorship of the Childcare for Working Families Act and recommitted to fighting for universal childcare for all families.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle is urging President Trump to provide federal assistance to Puerto Rico as the island recovers from last week's devastating earthquakes.
"Puerto Ricans are American citizens—and we have a moral responsibility to do everything in our power to help provide relief to these families during their time of need," said Rep. Morelle. "That's why I'm calling on the President to approve a major disaster declaration and provide funds to help the people of Puerto Rico rebuild and recover from these devastating natural disasters."
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to protect public health and the safety of our drinking water by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize and address the serious health risks posed by harmful Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of bipartisan legislation to eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap and restore tax fairness for middle-class families.
(Washington, D.C.) --
"After months of negotiations, I am grateful that we were able to reach bipartisan consensus on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that ensures fair trade practices, implements critical protections for workers, eliminates giveaways to the pharmaceutical industry, and takes necessary steps to safeguard our environment. We made a promise to the American people that we would not move forward with an agreement unless it contained significant improvements and robust enforcement mechanisms—and that is exactly what we have delivered.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:
"Over the past few months, we have heard testimony from experts and public servants on the alarming allegations facing the president. Regrettably, it has become clear: President Trump has abused the powers of his public office, leveraged a foreign government for political benefit, and obstructed Congressional oversight of his conduct.
"That is why today, I cast my vote to impeach President Trump.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in support of two robust, bipartisan Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations packages that invests in the future of America's hardworking families. The packages, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, comprise all 12 FY 2020 funding bills.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a letter (attached) sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging action to end the predatory practice of surprise billing that leaves patients with massive, unexpected charges after receiving emergency medical care. In the letter, Rep. Morelle led a group of 43 bipartisan colleagues to push for the use of a meaningful independent dispute resolution system to take patients out of the middle and ensure a fair outcome.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to strengthen voting rights for all Americans and combat voter discrimination. The legislation, which Rep. Morelle co-sponsors, restores the full protections of the original Voting Rights Act of 1965 and includes updates that respond to the unique challenges of today's voting process.