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(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to strengthen voting rights and combat voter discrimination by passing H.R. 4, The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The legislation, which Rep.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that he helped secure the inclusion of nearly $100,000 in the House of Representatives' recently-passed appropriations bill for the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced over $500,000 was included in the House of Representatives' recently-passed appropriations bill to ensure the Baden Street Settlement can continue to provide critical services for our community.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced federal funding has been allocated through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to begin a Women's Business Center in Rochester that will provide aid and support to local women entrepreneurs.
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement:
"It is in the best interest of all New Yorkers that the Governor has resigned. These are unprecedented times and it is incumbent on all of us to remain united in our commitment to tackling the challenges we face and moving New York State forward.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to support Afghan allies and their families who risked their lives as translators and navigators to aid United States military personnel. The ALLIES Act, H.R. 3985, would expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process and help more families safely travel to the U.S. Rep. Morelle is a co-sponsor of the legislation.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect public health and the safety of our drinking water by voting in favor of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021 -- comprehensive legislation to regulate dangerous Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS chemicals), clean up contamination, and safeguard American families.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that eligible families will now begin receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments with an average benefit of nearly $3,000.
Project was included in INVEST in America Act passed by the House of Representatives last week
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to end age discrimination in the workplace and restore essential protections for older Americans. Congressman Morelle is a co-sponsor of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act and led the debate on the House floor in favor of this legislation.