Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect the American people following alarming reports that Elon Musk has been granted access to key data systems and sensitive personal records. By co-sponsoring the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, Rep.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by Lifespan of Greater Rochester to discuss threats Social Security faces from Republican leaders in Washington. Congressman Morelle detailed legislation he supports to safeguard the program’s long-term vitality.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has been elected as Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, one of the most powerful and prestigious committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:
“While I am relieved the essential programs and services relied upon by millions of people across the country will not be disrupted by a government shutdown, I am deeply disappointed that Republicans broke their word and are choosing the interests of billionaires like Elon Musk over the interests of seniors, veterans, and working families. The American people deserve—and should demand—better.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle wrote a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin regarding potential risks to seniors within the SSA’s current email practices. Specifically, Morelle criticized the use of a “no-reply” email address and embedded links within official email communications.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has helped secure more than $5.6 million in federal funding to support the creation of a new water district in the Town of Rush. The completion of this project will provide public water to the town and help improve the overall health, welfare, and safety of residents.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by Lifespan of Greater Rochester and local seniors at the Lily Café to discuss the rise in scams and other malicious attacks aimed at older Americans during the holiday season.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Chuck Schumer announced they have helped secure $3 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Trillium Health.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Brighton, Brockport, Gates, Greece, and Irondequoit Police Departments will receive federal dollars to help offset the cost of purchasing body armor. Named for the former U.S. Senator from Vermont, the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program awards were created in 1998 to help provide support to local police departments across the country.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to address the dangerous and illicit sale of counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills fueling an increase in overdose deaths amongst young people, many of whom are purchasing these deadly substances on applications such as Snapchat.