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Aerial Photo of Rochester, New York
June 21, 2021
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(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by government and community partners to announce that the Elmwood Avenue Multiuse Corridor Improvement Project proposal is advancing in the House of Representatives. The $8.6 million project was submitted as part of this year's Surface Transportation Member Designated Projects.

Fair Repair Act
June 17, 2021
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.

soldier saluting the US flag
June 16, 2021
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(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of The Brandon Act to assist service members in crisis and prevent military suicide. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the legislation.

United States Flag Flown Over Capitol
June 14, 2021
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June 14, 2021 (Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Morelle was named by Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern (D-MA) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process. The appointment follows the passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-20), who served as Vice Chair of the Rules Committee and was Chairman of its Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.

Close up of U.S. Capitol dome
June 10, 2021
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(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the landmark College for All Act. This transformative legislation would ensure every student across America has access to free or reduced-cost higher education, breaking down barriers that prevent too many students from following their dreams and setting everyday families on the path to success.

Pride Flags on flag polls
June 1, 2021
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(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, as America marks the beginning of Pride Month, Congressman Joe Morelle renewed his push to enact The Equality Act and finally ensure all Americans are afforded the same essential human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The legislation, which Rep.

Wooden toy blocks
May 28, 2021
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(Rochester, NY) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the delivery of over $1 million in emergency grant funding for Head Start early childhood services at Action for a Better Community (ABC). The funding is made available by the Department of Health and Human Services and was allocated through the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Morelle helped pass.

U.S. Capitol dome
May 26, 2021
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(Rochester, NY) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the launch of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Community Navigators Program to provide support for small businesses struggling with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This important program, which Rep.

United States Capitol
May 18, 2021
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(Washington D.C.) Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, critically important legislation to combat the alarming rise of hate, violence, and discrimination the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has faced throughout the pandemic.

Boats docked at a marina
May 13, 2021
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(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.