Press Releases
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by members of the Monroe County Medical Society and local parent advocates in a renewed commitment to fighting for the health, safety, and well-being of every child in our community.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle—Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, which has oversight of federal elections—condemned House Republicans’ passage of the SAVE Act, a bill designed to impose extreme new restrictions on the right to vote and threaten access to the ballot for many Americans—including thousands in Monroe County and millions across New York State.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representative Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (D, PA-1) introduced legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation he authored to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation he authored to bolster screening services for breast cancer and cervical cancer, making it easier for vulnerable populations to get the preemptive care they need. The Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act would reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) through 2030, helping make screening services more accessible to more people.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-1) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to bolster screening services for breast cancer and cervical cancer, making it easier for vulnerable populations to get the preemptive care they need.
(Washington, D.C.)— Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act—bipartisan legislation designed to give caregivers compensated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) the support and access to benefits they deserve.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R, AZ-6) announced they have introduced the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act—legislation designed to give caregivers compensated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) the support and access to benefits they deserve.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the below statement following the passage of the Republican-led spending bill:
“House Republicans have rammed through a partisan spending bill that hands President Trump unchecked power to slash essential programs, forcing devastating cuts Americans fear.