This week, I met with seniors at Episcopal Senior Living Communities’ Valley Manor to talk about the Trump administration’s disastrous budget and how its cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and other lifeline programs could affect them. While the Trump administration attempts to gut these essential resources, I’m fighting for each of our seniors’ right to age with support. 

These cuts have left many in our community scared and angry, and we all have a responsibility to do right by our neighbors, especially the older Americans who have worked their entire lives to contribute to our communities. 

Read more: Congressman Morelle Sounds the Alarm on Budget Bill’s Impact on Local Seniors 

On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. For 90 years, through wars, recessions, changing political landscapes, and economic shifts, Social Security has stood as a pillar of stability for millions of Americans. For nearly a century, every American who signed up for a lifetime of work was given the promise: if you work hard and play by the rules, you will have the support to retire with dignity. 

That promise is now under attack. We cannot, and will not, allow Republicans in Washington to dismantle the sacred covenant that has been kept for 90 years. I’ll keep fighting to keep this program strong—not just for today’s seniors but for our children, grandchildren, and the generations to come. 

This week, I joined the team at TogetherNow to announce the launch of MyWayFinder, a community-powered and human-centered system that brings together healthcare, human services, and education in one connected network. As board chair, I’ve worked over the past eight years to bring to life the first tool of its kind in our region, designed to make it faster and easier for people to find, coordinate, and receive the help they need.  

It’s not just a new tool—it will change how we care for each other as a community, because when you meet people where they are, center their lived experience, and connect them with coordinated care, they succeed. 

Read more here. 

I’m proud to represent a region filled with innovative companies leading the way in technology that supports our national security. This week, local leaders gathered for the Department of Defense Northeast Regional Council Conference here in Rochester. 
 
It was great to be with these cutting-edge organizations and hear about the important work they are doing to contribute to our nation’s defense. 

Please know my office is always here to help. Visit morelle.house.gov to learn more about how we can assist you and your family. Due to ongoing actions by the Trump administration affecting federal agencies, case processing may be slightly delayed. We appreciate your patience and remain committed to resolving your cases promptly. 

Until next week, 

Joe Morelle 

New York’s 25th Congressional District