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Joe Morelle highlights key issues from voting rights to healthcare

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Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Joe Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 25th district, shared several updates via social media on December 6, 2024. His posts covered topics ranging from voting rights legislation to healthcare enrollment and local infrastructure developments.

On December 6, 2024, Morelle reflected on his vote five years ago in favor of the Voting Rights Advancement Act. He stated, "5 years ago, I voted to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act in the House, a bill to strengthen our democracy and ensure everyone's voice is heard at the ballot box." As the leading Democrat on the House Administration Committee, he expressed pride in continuing efforts to advocate for voting rights.

Later that day, Morelle reminded constituents about an important deadline related to healthcare coverage. He tweeted at 18:11 UTC that "Tomorrow is the last day of Open Enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, which can help you save money on your health insurance plan!" Emphasizing the importance of accessible healthcare, he encouraged individuals to explore their options before enrollment closed.

In another update posted at 22:09 UTC on December 6th, Morelle celebrated a local infrastructure milestone. He announced that "The Pont de Rennes bridge is an iconic piece of Rochester and it's great to see it reopening repaired and refurbished ahead of this year's holiday celebrations." The bridge's reopening was welcomed as it would facilitate sightseeing and pedestrian traffic once again.

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