Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

January 20, 2021
|

(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:

January 15, 2021
|

(Washington D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that he has been appointed to the House of Representatives' Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Committee on Rules.

January 13, 2021
|

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Morelle will vote to impeach President Donald Trump for his actions to incite a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol last week. In explanation of his vote, Rep. Morelle delivered remarks during last night's House Rules Committee meeting.

The interior of the dome of the Capitol
January 10, 2021
|

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle renewed his call for Congress to take swift legislative action to help state and local governments cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through federal funding relief, Congress can help prevent cuts to essential community programs and services like education, law enforcement, and first responders.

January 7, 2021
|

"Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric demonstrate clearly that he is unfit for the office of the Presidency. Not only do they merit his impeachment, but I fully support invoking the 25th amendment to remove the clear and present danger that he presents to our nation.

December 21, 2020
|

(Washington, D.C.) – "Today, Congress took action to fully fund our government while making necessary investments to expand unemployment assistance, provide more direct payments to Americans, and support our small businesses.

A field of grape vines
December 15, 2020
|

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Morelle was joined by colleagues and stakeholders in our nation's beer and wine industry to call on U.S.

A Spotted Lanternfly
December 3, 2020
|

(Washington, D.C) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administration Kevin Shea to take action in addressing the presence of the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF), an invasive species that can wreak havoc on New York's agricultural economy.

November 24, 2020
|
Article

In August we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We planned a trip to Antigua for a vow renewal ceremony on the beach and a week of relaxation with family. We overcame many challenges with our travel plans but it was one month before the trip and my husband had not received his passport renewal. Without it, the trip would need to be cancelled!

November 24, 2020
|
Article

"The truth is that Rep. Joe Morelle and John Pellito literally saved my life! I have a very rare genetic condition. It requires IV infusions of antibodies and other medications every three weeks over a period of two consecutive days. In January, my health insurance claim was denied for my very expensive IV treatments. I was mortified.