118th Congress
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called out the National Football League (NFL) and CBS Broadcasting Inc. (CBS) for failing to televise any of the three American Sign Language (ASL) performances during last night’s Super Bowl pre-game show, including one by local graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Institute for the Deaf, Daniel Durant.
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by County Executive Adam Bello and Mayor Malik Evans for the grand opening of Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS) following the closure of the region’s only twenty-four-hour emergency pet care facility. Congressman Joe Morelle brought together veterinarians and local government to develop a plan and secure funding for this new center.
(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the passage of legislation he authored to support America’s manufacturing industry. The provisions of Congressman Morelle’s American Investment in Manufacturing (AIM) Act were included as part of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, enacting a technical change to the U.S. Tax Code allowing businesses to continue deducting interest expenses.
(Washington, DC) — Today Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, called on House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson to take immediate action to begin preparing for the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process. In a letter, Congressman Morelle urged the Speaker to prioritize fiscal responsibility and take action to prevent a dangerous and avoidable funding crisis or government shutdown.
(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has authored bipartisan legislation to stop the spread of deepfake pornography generated by artificial intelligence (AI)—HR 3106, the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act. He was joined Dorota and Francesca Mani who are working to pass HR 3106 after their difficulty finding help when Francesca and her classmates were the target of deepfakes at a New Jersey High School.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Ron Wyden (D, OR) called on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to adjust their funding criteria for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alikes and provide them with a more meaningful pathway to qualify for these federal resources.
December 13, 2023 (Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a “One Minute” Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of U.S. Air Force Major Select Terrell K. Brayman, an airman from Pittsford who lost his life last month in a training exercise off the coast of Japan.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) announced introduction of the Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2023 to reduce food insecurity for families across the nation. The legislation would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Hunger Clearinghouse Hotline to improve access to food assistance, nutrition, and social services information for families in need. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced the Senate companion bill.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service.
(Washington, DC)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a “One Minute” Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of Rochester’s own Garth Fagan. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below.