Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by participating in a hearing featuring testimony from former law enforcement, state officials, and Americans who witnessed the insurrection.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Charles “Chuck” Mangione—a son of Rochester, world-renowned trumpet and flugelhorn player, and an American jazz icon—who passed away recently at the age of 84. His remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressional Record. 

“I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Rochester’s own Chuck Mangione—a world-class musician whose unique sound carried our city’s spirit to every corner of the globe.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Lucien Morin—an Army Veteran, Monroe County’s first elected county executive, a transformational leader for our community—who passed away in September at the age of 104. His remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressional Record.

“I rise today to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Lucien A Morin who passed this year at age 104. 

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, announced he participated in a Subcommittee on Elections hearing titled “Examining Potential Updates to the NVRA.” Morelle reiterated that any changes to the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) must be focused on removing barriers to the ballot box, not adding more.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has voted in favor of legislation to help bolster Rochester’s business community. The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act is bipartisan legislation designed to expand opportunities for investment and give small businesses the support they need to thrive.

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (D, NY-06) introduced legislation to reduce food insecurity for families across the nation. The Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Hunger Clearinghouse Hotline and help improve access to food assistance, nutrition, and social services information for families in need.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) led the debate of H.R. 6019 on the floor of the House of Representatives. This legislation would repeal a provision enacted in the recent government funding package that creates a special cause of action for eight Republican U.S.

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led his House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to explain sweeping agent reassignments and staff reductions that weaken federal efforts to combat gun violence.