Joe Morelle
@morelle.house.gov
Proud grandfather, Democrat, and Congressman representing NY25. Ranking Member Committee on House Administration, Vice Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee. Black belt. Go Cardinals.
This week, we broke ground on the new RochesterWorks Career Center at MCC's Downtown Campus—a one-stop hub connecting students, workers, and employers to good-paying jobs. Proud to help deliver investments that strengthen our workforce and build a stronger Monroe County.
National Night Out is a reminder of what makes our communities strong: neighbors coming together and supporting one another. Thank you to our local law enforcement and everyone who supported last night's events. Working together, we build safer, stronger neighborhoods for all.
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I joined Lily Brook Independent Living Community for a conversation on the challenges older Americans face. From Social Security and Medicare to lowering health care and prescription drug costs, I'm fighting to protect critical lifelines for this community.
Today is Michigan's primary election, and this state has been a major focus of election misinformation since 2020. The louder the rumors get, the more important it is to stick to the facts.
Honored to join the West Henrietta Fire Department to celebrate its 100th Anniversary and present a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for a century of service. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers, past and present, who have kept our community safe for the past 100 years.
I am heartbroken by this weekend's violence in Rochester, including the senseless loss of an innocent 14 year old girl. Like so many in our community, I'm grieving for the victims and holding their families and loved ones in my prayers.
The Trump Administration is trying to change the rules of our elections in the middle of the game. Our democracy works best when elections are fair, secure, and accessible. Last-minute changes create barriers for election officials and voters alike.
The Trump Administration is ripping resources away from the families who need them most to fund an unauthorized war and provide tax breaks for billionaires. It's disgraceful.
Our democracy depends on every eligible voter being able to cast a ballot free from intimidation. As the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, protecting polling places and defending the right to vote are my top priorities.
I joined the Rochester Building & Construction Trades Council this week for a conversation about the issues that matter most to our union workforce. Grateful for the thoughtful discussion and everything they do to build a stronger Rochester region.
Great discussion this week with APEX Accelerator, industry partners, and local leaders on strengthening Rochester's defense industrial base. By helping local manufacturers access new opportunities, we're creating jobs, driving innovation, and supporting our national security.
Rochester's future is built by investing in the talent that powers it. I'm proud to announce $850,000 in federal funding for Monroe Community College to establish a new Precision Optics Finishing Lab where training for careers in optics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing can take place.
On this day in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law. Today, these critical programs are under attack from the Trump Administration. I sat down with @petermorley.bsky.social to talk about what hardworking Americans who rely on these programs are facing.
Join @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and me LIVE from Rochester for our shadow hearing on election security. We're fighting to protect your voice in November.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Joe Morelle: Rochester Voter Protection Shadow Hearing
YouTube video by Rep. Joe Morelle
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Every eligible voter deserves to cast their ballot free from intimidation. Make a plan to vote, know your rights, and make your voice heard.
Donald Trump knows his policies are unpopular. This is yet another attempt to hide from the American people. We will protect mail-in voting—a safe, secure method of casting ballots that Americans have trusted for decades.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Restrictions on Mail-In Ballots Before Midterms
The President has pushed to remake U.S. elections ahead of the November midterms, where Republican control of Congress is at stake.
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President Trump is abusing the power of the White House to pressure one of America's most respected cultural institutions, the Smithsonian, into political obedience. Read more in @hcrichardson.bsky.social's latest edition of "Letters from an American:"
July 27, 2026
On July 22, Sam Fortier of NOTUS reported that the Trump-appointed judges of the Presidential 1776 Award competition, emceed by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, apparently rigged the competition to ...
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We're fighting back against Trump's cuts to SNAP and Medicaid to make sure families have the resources they need. I sat down with @petermorley.bsky.social to discuss the challenges Americans are facing, and how we're responding.
My heart is with the Bauman family and everyone at Bauman's Farms Market after this devastating fire. They have been a cherished part of our region for generations and I know our community will stand with them every step of the way as they rebuild.
Bauman's Farms Market in Penfield reopens partially after fire
After a devastating fire, Bauman’s Farm Market in Penfield partially reopened with produce and flowers as crowds lined up to support the family. Neighboring businesses are fundraising as rebuilding be...
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Twenty years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was reauthorized with bipartisan support—a recognition that every American deserves an equal voice. This year, the Supreme Court gutted those protections. We must keep fighting to ensure every American voice is heard.
Trump's misinformation erodes confidence in our democracy. Americans deserve facts about our election system—not fear or falsehoods designed to silence their voices.
I’m relieved the courts came to this decision. Thank you to the Progressive State Leaders Committee & pro-democracy AGs who fought back. But we never should have gotten to this point.
U.S. appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the request to lift an injunction several Democratic-led states secured from a lower-court judge.
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Another example of how Trump corruption is raising the costs for American families. Jobs lost, economic activity canceled based on Trump’s corrupt view of government.
White House admits it scrapped grants to blue states because they didn’t vote for Trump
Team Trump admitted it withheld federal resources from states based on local voters casting ballots in ways the president doesn’t like.
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Our elections are secure, and the dedicated state and local officials who administer them deserve our trust. We must remain vigilant against any effort to undermine the will of the American people.
Scammers often target veterans, service members, caregivers, and their families, attempting to steal personal information or benefits. Know the warning signs and learn how to protect yourself from fraud through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
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Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
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Local election administrators, regardless of party, work every day to make sure people in their communities can vote and have their voices heard. President Trump's claims are baseless and will not be substantiated.
The consequences of the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" are painfully clear. More than 4 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits, including 1.5 million children. When you prioritize tax breaks for the wealthy, working families pay the price.
1.5 million children lost food aid since last July, analysis says
Nationwide, an estimated 4 million people have been kicked off SNAP since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the report finds.
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The Trump administration is seeking Iran War funding three different ways. This makes it harder for Congress to review where money is going Hegseth also made claims about the war's cost that are out of line with expert projections and reported internal analyses talkingpointsmemo.com/news/a-key-h...
A Key House Dem Breaks Down the White House’s ‘Unfathomable’ Iran War Funding Requests
Weeks after the Iran War began, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) predicted to...
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