Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Van Taylor (R-TX-03) proposed bipartisan legislation that would protect Americans from surprise medical bills from an out-of-network provider that are often financially crippling.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) voted to pass legislation to ensure all Americans are afforded the same essential human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Equality Act, which Rep. Morelle cosponsors, will amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other existing laws to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals are guaranteed the same protections against discrimination as anyone else.

(Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) voted to pass an omnibus bill aimed at strengthening healthcare. The legislation takes steps to lower the cost of prescription drugs, protect individuals with pre-existing conditions, crack down on short-term junk insurance plans, and make healthcare plans more affordable for everyday Americans.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced comprehensive legislation to address the growing instances of gun thefts that allow legal firearms to flow into the black market and the hands of dangerous criminals.

"Across America, we are facing an epidemic of gun violence," said Rep. Morelle. "Over 30% of guns identified in a crime have been stolen – yet licensed gun dealers are not required to take even the most basic precautions to protect these dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands."

(Washington, D.C.) –"I am calling on the President to immediately withdraw his nominee for U.S. Marshal from the Western District.

"Historically, the U.S. Attorney hails from Buffalo while the Marshal is from Rochester. The decision by the President to break from this longstanding tradition is a slap in the face to Monroe County residents.

"Furthermore, selecting someone for a law enforcement position based on a recommendation from an indicted Representative facing federal felony charges is an insult."

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(Rochester, NY) – This week, America celebrates its proud history of entrepreneurship through National Small Business Week. In recognition of the occasion, Rep. Morelle payed tribute to the vital role that small businesses play in serving the American economy.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called for federal action to better protect communities along the Great Lakes from rising water levels that threaten severe flooding in Monroe County and beyond. In a letter to House leadership, Rep. Morelle called for any infrastructure agreement reached by the president and Congress to include a comprehensive plan to strengthen the resiliency of the Great Lakes coast line and make significant investments to support the recommendations advanced by the Army Corps of Engineers.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined House colleagues in taking action to address the climate change crisis by passing H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. Co-sponsored by Rep. Morelle, this legislation reaffirms federal commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and calls on the President to develop—and make public—a long-term plan to meet the environmental protection goals the United States has already pledged to uphold.