Press Releases

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen resources for servicemembers and help prevent veteran suicide. The Reach Every Veteran in Crisis Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve the operation, oversight, and evaluation of its suicide prevention media outreach campaigns.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and colleagues in the House of Representatives voted to restore net neutrality protections. The legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Morelle, reinstates the 2015 Open Internet regulations which prohibit blocking, throttling and paid prioritization and empower the FCC to prohibit unjust, unreasonable and discriminatory practices.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and colleagues in the House of Representatives voted reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation which provides critical resources, support, and protections for those who have experienced domestic or sexual assault.

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following passage today of a House resolution condemning the Trump Administration's actions to seek the invalidation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its entirety:

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) joined his colleagues Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-4), Tom Reed (R-NY-23), and Grace Meng (D-NY-6) to lead the introduction of the National Women's Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2019. This legislation directs the production of a variety of commemorative coins, the proceeds of which will go towards an endowment fund to provide long-term financing for the National Women's Hall of Fame's operations.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to support passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which seeks to ensure equal pay for equal work for all Americans. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the legislation.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined colleagues in the House to introduce legislation that strengthens women's reproductive health rights and ensures every woman has access to the care she needs, regardless of income. The EACH Woman Act, which he co-sponsors, would reverse the Hyde amendment so that women who rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage can access critical family planning services.

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President's Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request.

"The President's budget proposal is a dangerous statement of his priorities for our nation.