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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IMPACTED BY SKYROCKETING HEALTHCARE COSTS

I was proud to vote in favor of an extension of these critical tax credits, but now the Senate must do its job. Americans deserve better than this. Read more:

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle held a press conference to share the story of Lauren Goetz, a local small business owner whose healthcare premiums rose by nearly 350% in 2026 due to t...

I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Lauren and Bob Duffy, President and CEO of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, to say enough is enough. I'll say it again: health insurance should not be the reason a small business closes.

With no change in income or health, her premiums jumped 345%—over $1,000 a month. She may have to close her business as a result.

Health insurance should not be the reason a small business closes. Lauren Goetz is a Rochester small business owner who, like many across the country, is facing unnecessary hardship as ACA premium tax credits expire.

We need to be clear about what Attorney General Bondi's demand for Minnesota voter rolls is about. The Trump administration is trying to intimidate voters and election officials so they don't have to face accountability in the midterm elections.

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR IMPEACHMENT OF DHS SECRETARY NOEM

I've signed on to a Congressional resolution calling for the impeachment of United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The House should move immediately to the impeachment of Secretary Noem before more innocent lives are destroyed by her cruelty. Read more:

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement after signing on to a Congressional resolution calling for the impeachment of United States Department of Homeland Sec...

Great to stop by Esan's Bistro in Henrietta to congratulate them on their opening and welcome them to our local small business community! Formerly a part of The Commissary, I look forward to seeing their continued growth.

The attack on @repilhan.bsky.social is appalling and disgraceful. Political violence doesn't happen in a vacuum, it's stoked by reckless, dehumanizing rhetoric. This must end.

For 250 years, we've fought to move closer to a more perfect union. Seeing ICE brutalize our communities under the Trump Administration has Americans recoiling because it doesn't reflect our values. This cannot continue. I'm fighting for accountability and oversight, now.

Alongside @benniethompson.bsky.social, I'm calling for a joint hearing after DOJ and DHS used federal law enforcement as a political weapon in Minnesota. Public safety should never be a bargaining chip, and our democracy cannot be held hostage. Read more:

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Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums

These are working Americans just trying to get by. We have a responsibility to support them. We passed an extension of these credits in the House. The Senate needs to join us in protecting access to care for millions of families.

President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes that millions of Americans are facing.

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I stand in solidarity with our Jewish community as we remember the 6 million innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. We will continue to stand united against anti-Semitism, hatred, and injustice in all forms.

American's fundamental rights must be protected. The Trump administration is failing to do so.

STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON DEADLY ICE ACTIONS AND DHS FUNDING

I voted ‘NO’ on funding for DHS last week because we cannot enable a targeted campaign of fear and intimidation in our country. DHS and ICE need real accountability, clear standards, and respect for constitutional rights. Read more:

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minnesota, and the corrupt ...

Proud to have received an "A" on the End Citizens United 2026 Anti-Corruption Scorecard. I'm fighting for accountability, transparence, and reform in Washington so our government works for the people.