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December 13, 2021
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(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that L3Harris Technologies Inc. has been awarded a $45.8 million Department of Defense contract for manpack radio development at their Rochester, New York, manufacturing facility.

Rep. Morelle in Support of Voting Rights
December 9, 2021
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(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect America's elections and strengthen our democratic institutions by passing the Protecting Our Democracy Act. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the legislation which seeks to enhance transparency and accountability and protect American elections from foreign interference.

United States Flag Flown Over Capitol
December 8, 2021
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(Washington, DC)- Yesterday, Congressman Joe Morelle voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Congressman Morelle played a unique role in crafting this critical funding measure as a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

December 4, 2021
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Rochester, NY – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his action to support vulnerable Monroe County families by providing resources to reduce heating costs as we head into the winter months. Rep.

Federal Office Building entrance with columns
December 1, 2021
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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:

Rochester, NY
November 19, 2021
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(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass comprehensive legislation to meet the urgent needs of Monroe County families. The Build Back Better Act takes action to lower the costs that burden families in our community and makes investments to set them up for a successful future.

November 9, 2021
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(Rochester, N.Y.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced action he is taking to combat the devastating cycle of gun violence plaguing our community.

Freddie Sue Bridge
November 5, 2021
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(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, landmark legislation to strengthen and modernize our national infrastructure that includes several key provisions Rep. Morelle helped secure.

Graduates throwing mortar boards in the air
October 28, 2021
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. HR 5739 would provide Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support even if their disability precludes them from taking a full course load.

Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus logo
October 27, 2021
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(Washington, D.C.) Today,Congressman Joe Morelle led the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus in a briefing on workforce challenges facing high-tech industries. Panelists included experts from across the country who are at the forefront of the rapidly growing optics and photonics sector. Rep. Morelle co-founded the caucus with Rep.