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(Washington, DC) – Today, following the 10^th anniversary of the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Representative Joe Morelle joined House Democrats in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, which seeks to ensure equal pay for equal work for all Americans.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined colleagues in the House to introduce the Social Security 2100 Act, which he co-sponsors. The legislation will strengthen Social Security benefits and cut taxes for senior citizens.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was appointed to serve on two subcommittees of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle has joined colleagues in the House in sending a letter to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker expressing deep concern regarding the Trump Administration's decision to appeal a recent court ruling issued in New York et al. v. Department of Commerce that removes the citizenship question from the 2020 census.

(Washington, DC) – Every year, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps nearly 26 million working Americans keep more of their hard-earned income. Following EITC Awareness Day on January 25, Congressman Joe Morelle encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of refundable tax credits and local programs around Rochester offering free tax help.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined members of the House in voting for a Continuing Resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through February 28 and guarantee that DHS employees receive back pay for their work during the government shutdown.

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the House Budget Committee for the 116th Congress.