Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, which has jurisdiction over federal elections, joined his House Democratic colleagues in championing legislation to protect equal access to the ballot box for all Americans. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act—named for Rep.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress:
"Tonight’s speech was exactly what we’ve come to expect from Donald Trump—more meaningless promises designed to distract from the reckless and destructive policies of his administration.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Representative Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Representative Don Bacon (R, NE-02) introduced two pieces of legislation to advance research, treatment, and prevention of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). The legislation includes the bipartisan Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act as well as Rep.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced two pieces of legislation to advance research, treatment, and prevention of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC).
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in staunch opposition to President Trump and House Republicans’ proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget. A transcript of his remarks is below:
“I rise today in strong opposition to this budget resolution.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Representatives Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Dan Goldman (D, NY-10), Paul Tonko (D, NY-20), and Nydia Velázquez (D, NY-7) led a bipartisan and bicameral group of New York delegation colleagues in sending a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) criticizing their decision to drastically reduce grant funding for “indirect costs.” The new cap of 15 percent woul
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led a bipartisan and bicameral group of New York Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) criticizing their decision to drastically reduce grant funding for “indirect costs.” The new cap of 15 percent would create significant shortfalls for NIH-sponsored research institutions and universities a
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect the American people following alarming reports that Elon Musk has been granted access to key data systems and sensitive personal records.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by Lifespan of Greater Rochester to discuss threats Social Security faces from Republican leaders in Washington. Congressman Morelle detailed legislation he supports to safeguard the program’s long-term vitality.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has been elected as Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, one of the most powerful and prestigious committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.