Press Releases

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. 

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.

Today, Ranking Members Jerrold Nadler, Rosa DeLauro, Jim McGovern, and Joe Morelle jointly filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Texas v. Garland aiming to reverse a ruling by the Northern District of Texas that would undermine Congress’ authority to set its own rules, a move that could potentially jeopardize national security in an emergency.

Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, introduced a constitutional amendment that will reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision to grant presidents immunity from criminal prosecution. Following the introduction, Rep. Morelle issued this statement.

Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement honoring the dedication and service of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson. Chestnut and Gibson were two members of the U.S. Capitol Police force who were senselessly murdered while protecting our Capitol 26 years ago.

Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, sent a letter to Federal Election Commission Chairman Sean J. Cooksey requesting him to clarify his post made on the social media platform X (formally known as Twitter) and to refrain from making unexplained statements that undermine established campaign finance law and practice in the future.

Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after House Republicans passed their extreme elections bill that would make it exceedingly difficult for eligible American citizens to exercise their right to vote.