Press Releases

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:

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement after the Justice Department filed multiple lawsuits seeking voters’ personal information:

Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) announced an increase in funding for the personal security pilot program for Members of the House of Representatives. The threat level for Members remains high, and these funds are being made available to supplement the existing security programs and services currently available to lawmakers.

Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led all Committee Democratic Members – Congresswomen Terri Sewell (AL-07), Norma J. Torres (CA-35), and Julie Johnson (TX-32) – in introducing the Climate Resilient Elections Act and a resolution commemorating National Voter Registration Day.

Today, Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) announced a new pilot program to provide closed captioning service in the House Gallery. The program, which was recommended by the Subcommittee, allows closed caption access for up to eight visitors.