Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 210 President Monique Mate to draw attention to the concerning rise in violent attacks and thefts against letter carriers in Rochester and across the country.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the introduction of his Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act—legislation he authored to fully maintain the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The program has been an ongoing target of the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the introduction of his Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act—legislation he authored to fully maintain the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The program has been an ongoing target of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has joined his colleagues in the New York Democratic Congressional delegation in writing to President Trump and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging them to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in New York state, and across the nation, receive their November benefits without delay.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, alongside parents and families from the Rochester region, highlighted the rising healthcare costs that are forcing too many people to choose between care and survival.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle fought back against the Trump administration’s decision to fire thousands of employees from the U.S. Department of Education, including those with oversight of Special Education and other programs designed to aid students with disabilities and their families.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representative Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) led a group of House Democrats in urging the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.
(Washington, D.C.)— Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Trump Administration to immediately implement contingency measures to preserve essential constituent services amid the ongoing government shutdown.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to Republicans’ decision to force a government shutdown:
“I am deeply frustrated. President Trump and Republican leaders continue to prioritize tax breaks for their billionaire friends above the needs of working Americans. Because of the president, health insurance is increasingly too expensive for American families.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Hispanic Heritage Month by partnering with local leaders to highlight the outstanding contributions of Rochester’s Hispanic community. Congressman Morelle recognized honorees with official statements he submitted to the Congressional Record, celebrating their achievements and profound impact on the lives of others.