Press Releases
(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.
(Rochester, NY) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the reported shooting at the Chabad of Poway in California:
"I am appalled that yet another community and place of worship has been devastated by gun violence. These tragic incidents are becoming all too frequent – but we will not let these cowardly acts of hate divide us. We stand united with our Jewish brothers and sisters and we must remain vigilant in fighting intolerance in every form.
(Rochester, NY) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after receiving Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Trump-Russia investigation:
"Today, I received Special Counsel Mueller's report on the Trump-Russia investigation. At over 400 pages in length, it is significantly more thorough and nuanced than Attorney General Barr's four-page summary. I look forward to reviewing the report in detail over the coming days.
(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.