119th Congress

WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led debate for the Democrats on H.R. 6019 – legislation that would repeal the corrupt provision snuck into the government funding bill by Senate Republicans. Under current law, millions of taxpayer dollars could be paid to eight Republican Senators whose phone records were reviewed as part of a lawful investigation into the January 6th insurrection. The following remarks were prepared for delivery.

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement condemning all forms of political violence following reports that a Capitol insurrectionist was arrested and charged with the crime of threatening to assassinate Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, called on Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to establish a dedicated platform to host Legislative Branch Inspector General reports.

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement as the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais, cases that have the potential to profoundly undermine the vital protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA).

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement on House Republicans’ shutdown and the impact on the brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police:

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement on President Trump and his Administration’s attempt to withhold back pay from federal employees, including Capitol Police officers.

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement condemning the hateful, violent threats against Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s life: