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February 27, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:

“We are unequivocally opposed to ICE installing detention cells in downtown Rochester, steps from a daycare and surrounded by homes and businesses.

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February 24, 2026
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(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s “State of the Union” address:

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February 23, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced Angelica (Angie) Perez-Delgado, President and CEO of the Ibero-American Action League Inc., will be his guest to President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress.

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February 18, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $477,000 in new federal funding he secured to support Miss Julie’s School of Beauty, a Rochester-based organization dedicated to combatting human trafficking, breaking cycles of exploitation and abuse, and empowering survivors with the skills and tools they need

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February 5, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D, NM) introduced the Fair Repair Act, legislation authored by Morelle to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information,

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February 4, 2026
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(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of Helen Pluta, a beloved Rochester philanthropist who was known personally for her warmth, humor and generosity of spirit. Congressman Morelle’s remarks, available below, will appear in the Congressional Record.

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January 29, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle held a press conference to share the story of Lauren Goetz, a local small business owner whose healthcare premiums rose by nearly 350% in 2026 due to the expiration of the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

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January 28, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after signing on to a Congressional resolution calling for the impeachment of United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem:

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January 26, 2026
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minnesota, and the corrupt attempt by Attorney General Pam Bondi to trade access to state voter data for a withdrawing of ICE agents.