118th Congress
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September 24, 2024
Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson refused to unconditionally commit to certifying the 2024 election results and continued his ongoing attempts to discredit the 2024 election.
Issues:Elections
September 24, 2024
H.R. 7764, passed the House of Representatives late last night. H.R. 7764, the Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act, takes a critical step in transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, a highly regarded museum dedicated to the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans, to the Smithsonian Institution.
Issues:Smithsonian
September 24, 2024
Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, announced the bicameral reintroduction of the landmark Voter Empowerment Act to simultaneously protect and modernize our voter registration system and ensure Americans have unfettered access to the ballot box.
Issues:Elections
September 23, 2024
Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson continued his ongoing attempts to discredit the 2024 election and complicate the elections process for servicemembers. Speaker Johnson abruptly removed a previously scheduled House vote after he used his official social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, to spread the Big Lie, decrease confidence in our secure elections, and amplify a candidate’s campaign account.
Issues:Elections
September 19, 2024
Yesterday, Subcommittee on Modernization Chair Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Derek Kilmer (WA-06) held a bipartisan hearing to examine the congressional continuity of the House of Representatives and discuss policy options to ensure such.
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September 16, 2024
oday, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after submitting an official public comment in support of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) proposed rule to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in political advertisements on television and radio.
September 10, 2024
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, will convene top Federal Election Commission (FEC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) leaders to have an in-depth discussion about the impact artificial intelligence-powered content currently has on our elections and how we can protect the safety and security of future elections.
Issues:Technology
September 9, 2024
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 9:30am ET, the Committee on House Administration will hold a full committee hearing entitled “American Confidence in Elections: Looking Ahead to the 2024 General Election” with six Secretaries of State who will testify about their needs and preparations for the 2024 election.
Issues:Elections
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