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(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the opening of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition to high school students in the 25th Congressional District. The winner will have their artwork displayed at the United States Capitol for one year.

(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was at the Rochester Institute of Technology to highlight $2 million in funding he, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, secured for their Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory.   

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has taken action to protect and strengthen women's healthcare by co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, and Rochester Police Department Chief David Smith called on TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to address the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts promoted by viral videos on their platform.

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to crack down on gun trafficking and keep illegal weapons off our streets.

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has secured $325,000 in funding for Willow Domestic Violence Center to help break the cycle of abuse and support survivors of domestic violence. This investment will be used to strengthen trauma-informed care resources, provide direct client support, and expand Willow’s triage hotline.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the bipartisan Reparations for Ukraine through Sovereign Nation Support and Integration (RUSSIA) Act.

February 21, 2023 (Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they have secured $1 million in funding for renovations to University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital that will improve health equity, modernize services, and strengthen patient outcomes.