Press Releases

(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.

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $3.4 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has been awarded to the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute over a five-year period. This grant will fund critical cancer treatment research, making NCI-supported clinical trials more accessible to patients.

Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that $126,766 in Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) funding has been awarded to Lifespan of Greater Rochester as part of CNCS's Senior Corps RSVP program. Senior Corps RSVP is a national service program designed for Americans age 55 and older to strengthen public and nonprofit agencies by building the infrastructure needed to efficiently and effectively mobilize experienced and skilled volunteers to support vital programs and services that help solve challenges facing communities.

Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined colleagues in the house in voting for legislation he co-sponsored that requires universal background checks on all gun sales. This marks the first gun reform legislation in more than two decades that has been brought to the House floor for a vote.

Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined colleagues in the House in passing a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump's unlawful and dangerous emergency declaration to fund a wall along the nation's Southern border.

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to declare a national emergency to fund a wall along the nation's Southern border.

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the agreement reached between Congress and the President to prevent another government shutdown.

"I am pleased that we have reached a bipartisan agreement to prevent another government shutdown as well as returned to a productive dialogue and constructive tone that seeks to unite, not further divide us. The American people expect and deserve nothing less.