118th Congress

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to strengthen resources for teachers and help maximize student potential. The Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models Act would create a federal investment in the research and development of Innovative Learning Models to enable schools to adapt to modern educational needs.

(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced a slate of national advocacy organizations have recently endorsed his legislation, the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, including: the National Organization for Women, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN),and the Joyful Heart Foundation.

(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle highlighted House passage of legislation he authored to designate The Strong as the National Museum of Play.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced legislation to make it easier for veterans to receive their well-deserved Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act would open additional application pathways for veterans whose military records were lost by the U.S. government through no fault of their own.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced legislation he authored to designate the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum (known locally as The Strong) as the National Museum of Play has passed the House of Representatives.

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by local leaders to announce the full implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). All veterans exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving in the military are now eligible to enroll directly in VA healthcare, years ahead of schedule.

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to uplift the people of Rochester, deliver critical resources for programs families rely on, and fully fund the federal government for the remainder of this fiscal year. His vote to pass the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 marks the second time this month he has supported legislation containing funding for the federal government.