CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS

Honored local Vietnam War veterans with commemorative lapel pins.

“It is a privilege to recognize Rochester’s Vietnam War veterans and express our community’s deep appreciation for their extraordinary service and sacrifice”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ICE OVER $17 MILLION EXPANSION OF BATAVIA DETENTION FACILITY

Demanded answers from ICE about $17 million expansion of Batavia detention facility.

“ICE is preparing to spend $17 million in taxpayer dollars to expand detention capacity at Batavia, yet we still don't have basic answers about what they're building, how it will operate, or whether they can safely care for the people being held there”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR THE RELEASE OF GERMAN MACHADO FROM ICE DETENTION

Called for immediate release of Rochester resident detained by ICE.

“German Machado is a hardworking father and NYS employee who has built a life here in pursuit of a better future for himself and his family”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES $500,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF GUN VIOLENCE IN ROCHESTER

Announced $500,000 in federal funding for gun violence survivors' housing and support services.

“Gun violence leaves lasting scars on individuals, families, and entire neighborhoods, and we have a responsibility to ensure survivors are not left to navigate the aftermath alone”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS ROCHESTER STUDENT AZALEA DIETZ WITH CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL

Honored Rochester student Azalea Dietz with Congressional Award Gold Medal.

“Azalea represents the very best of the next generation of leaders in our community”

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Recognizing Hector Arguinzoni During Hispanic Heritage Month

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize a beloved musician, broadcaster, and community leader from Rochester, New York: Hector Arguinzoni. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Hector moved with his family to Rochester when he was just two years old. Raised in a…

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL HISPANIC COMMUNITY DURING HISPANIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Honored five local Hispanic community leaders during Hispanic American Heritage Month.

“Rochester's Hispanic community has helped shape our region for generations, enriching our neighborhoods, strengthening our institutions, and making our community a better place to call home”

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Recognizing Ivette Torres During Hispanic Heritage Month

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize an extraordinary community leader and advocate from Rochester, New York: Ivette Torres. Ivette is a co-founder of Latinos Unidos Contra Cancer at Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester, where she has…

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Recognizing Irene Sanchez During Hispanic Heritage Month

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize an extraordinary community leader from Rochester, New York: Irene Sanchez. As co-founder and Executive Director of Enlace, Irene has dedicated herself to advancing justice, dignity, and opportunities for…

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Recognizing Eddie Santiago During Hispanic Heritage Month

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize a dedicated public servant and labor leader from Rochester, New York: Eddie Santiago. For 30 years, Eddie served the people of Rochester as a member of the Rochester Fire Department, rising to the rank of…

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Recognizing Hector Arguinzoni During Hispanic Heritage Month

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize a beloved musician, broadcaster, and community leader from Rochester, New York: Hector Arguinzoni. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Hector moved with his family to Rochester when he was just two years old. Raised in a…

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Recognizing Maria Delgado During Hispanic Heritage Month

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month to recognize an extraordinary community leader and advocate from Rochester, New York: Maria Delgado. Maria is a co-founder of Latinos Unidos Contra Cancer at Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester, where she has…

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DEMANDS TRUMP STOP USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Demanded Trump administration stop using taxpayer dollars for political advertising.

“At a time when families are struggling with the cost of groceries, housing, healthcare, and other everyday necessities, taxpayer dollars should be used to make their lives easier—not to bankroll political advertising”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES

Introduced bill to establish emergency grants for students facing financial hardship.

“Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve their goals”

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Providing for Consideration of H.R. 9576, National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 10326, Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds ACT...

Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished gentleman from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, my dear friend, the once and future chair of the Committee on Rules. I appreciate his passion and his energy around this issue. As many of us witnessed in this weekend's explosive ``60 Minutes'' report, the…

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Recognizing Nydia Padilla-rodriguez

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Mrs. Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez of Rochester, New York, on the occasion of her retirement after a lifetime of extraordinary service to our community. Born in Puerto Rico and later making Rochester her home, Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez has devoted her life…

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Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 10204, the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act. Apart from a few technical corrections, as my friend has described, this bill is identical to H.R. 6028, which passed the House in June. It updates the appointment process for the heads of two…

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Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act

Mr. Speaker, the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress was created in 1990 to review and advise Congress and the National Archives on the management and preservation of congressional records. The House Clerk, who is one of the leaders of the advisory committee, approached us with this…

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Gpo Modernization Act of 2026

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9342, the GPO Modernization Act of 2026. I thank my good friend and colleague, the gentlewoman from Oklahoma (Mrs. Bice) for introducing it. The Government Publishing Office is a critical part of the legislative branch. Without it, Congress simply could not…

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CONGRESSMAN MORELLE LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO BLOCK TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL IN VOTING

Led bipartisan effort filing amicus brief challenging executive order on mail-in voting.

“Presidents do not control our elections; the American people do. Today, in a bipartisan agreement, Members defended the constitutional authority of Congress and deliberately chose to protect our elections from executive overreach. Our elections are safe and secure, and we intend to keep them that way.”

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Recognizing Phil "Uncle Phil" Salamone of the Rochester Red Wings

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Phil ``Uncle Phil'' Salamone as he celebrates an extraordinary milestone: 40 years of dedicated service to the Rochester Red Wings and to our greater Rochester community. For four decades, Uncle Phil has been a familiar and beloved presence for generations of…

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Providing for the Condemnation and Denouncement of Socialism in All Its Forms, and for Other Purposes

Mr. Speaker, as if we didn't waste enough time participating in yesterday's purely performative exercise at the Rules Committee, here we are again. After zero floor activity for the last 5 weeks, House Republicans have brought to the floor a nonbinding resolution calling for enactment of the SAVE…

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE LEADS LEGISLATION TO STOP TRUMP FROM RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO

Introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to block Trump's Lake Ontario renaming order.

“Lake Ontario is Lake Ontario. No executive order, proclamation, or presidential temper tantrum is going to change that”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION TO HELP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY

Introduced bill to integrate food and nutrition services into federally qualified health centers.

“Access to healthy food and access to quality healthcare are deeply connected, and families should not have to navigate one system after another just to get the basic support they need”

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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE UNVEILS CHILDCARE AFFORDABILITY AGENDA TO LOWER COSTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES

Unveiled comprehensive childcare affordability agenda to lower costs and expand access for working families.

“We owe working parents more than empty promises. We owe them concrete, common-sense solutions, and that's exactly what my Child Care Affordability Agenda delivers”

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