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118th Congress

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July 26, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-1) introduced legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits. 

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July 26, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to make higher education more accessible to students with disabilities. The Pell Grant Flexibility Act would provide increased Pell Grant flexibility to ensure students receive critical financial support while taking the recommended number of credits. 

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The Office of Congressman Joseph D. Morelle is seeking nominations for a new community award.

Titled the Congressional Award of Distinction, this award will be presented to a resident of New York's 25th District who personifies the best of our community through individual action or work with an organization.


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Rochester, NY
July 24, 2023

(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined local families and advocates to announce action he is taking to address the childcare crisis and expand access to quality, affordable care. Without immediate action, over 250,000 children could lose their childcare programs in New York when emergency funding expires on September 30.

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July 18, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Pete Stauber (R, MN-8) announced they have introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding. The bipartisan Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act would create a Small Business Administration (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program to help small businesses take preventative action to bolster their infrastructure in preparation for future flooding events.

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Rochester, NY
July 18, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding. The bipartisan Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act would create a Small Business Administration (SBA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Loan Program to help small businesses take preventative action to bolster their infrastructure in preparation for future flooding events.

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July 14, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of bipartisan legislation to strengthen access to affordable housing and create nearly 2 million new housing units that will be available to low-income individuals and families.

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July 13, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the Social Security 2100 Act, a landmark piece of legislation to protect Social Security for millions of Americans. This action comes as extremist Republicans continue to push for cuts to the program.

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July 11, 2023

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced final provisions to lower the cost of insulin to $35 per month for Medicare recipients have taken effect this month. Congressman Morelle helped pass the landmark legislation in 2022 after years of fighting to lower the cost of prescription drugs. 

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June 16, 2023

(Rochester, NY) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called for transparency and an end to the closed-door negotiations between the State of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians regarding a potential casino in Monroe County.