Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after House Republicans passed a devastating reconciliation package slashing healthcare, food assistance, and other essential federal programs:
“President Trump and House Republicans passed a budget proposal that slashes Medicaid, Medicare, and nutrition assistance programs by over a trillion dollars and will eliminate health insurance coverage for 13 million Americans.
“The bill also saddles American taxpayers with $5 trillion in new debt.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the below statement following the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, D.C. last night:
“I am horrified by the deadly attack at the Capital Jewish Museum last night. As we grieve this senseless act of violence, one truth is undeniable: no one should live in fear because of their faith.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Lead Democrat on the Committee on House Administration—issued the below statement following the announcement of formal charges filed against Representative LaMonica McIver (D, NJ-10):
"The charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver are a direct attack on Congress’s duty to conduct oversight of the Trump administration.
"I stand with my colleague—and with every Member fighting to serve the American people without fear. These politically motived charges need to be dropped."
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus—introduced a resolution officially marking May 16 as National Day of Light in the United States.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the below statement following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
“I am pleased to see India and Pakistan have reached agreement on a ceasefire. I am optimistic this agreement will hold and allow for diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
“Sustained peace in the region—and across the world—is vital for global security, and I am hopeful a long-term agreement can be reached to bring about lasting peace.”
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has taken action to protect the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). Morelle urged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to preserve—and even expand—the program in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Medicaid and food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the Trump administration’s chaotic and dangerous budget cuts.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to strengthen resources for teachers and help maximize student potential. Morelle’s Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models Act would create a federal investment in the research and development of Innovative Learning Models (ILMs) to enable schools to adapt to modern educational needs.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order to halt federal funding for NPR and PBS:
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, author of the bipartisan Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, issued the below statement following House passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act:
"Last night’s passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act is an important step toward confronting the growing threat of non-consensual deepfake imagery, which overwhelmingly targets women and girls.