Press Releases
Morelle Marks Five Years Since January 6th Attack on The Capitol
January 6, 2026
WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, delivered the following remarks as he testified during the hearing marking five years since the January 6th attack on the Capitol:
Torres Leads Subcommittee Dems in Highlighting Future of Constituent Engagement
December 19, 2025
Today, Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, emphasized how new technologies can help constituents meaningfully connect and engage with their Member of Congress during the Subcommittee hearing.
Issues:Modernization
Sewell Leads Dems in Highlighting Importance of Voter Registration Access
December 11, 2025
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections, emphasized that any updates to the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) must be pro-voter, ensure eligible voters are not wrongfully purged from voter rolls, and be absent of conspiracy theory influence.
Issues:Elections/Voting Rights
Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Officially Requests Funding for Digital Signage and Wayfinding
December 2, 2025
WASHINGTON – Today, Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) and Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) recommended a new Digital Signage and Wayfinding Initiative for Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) funding.
Issues:Modernization
Committee on House Administration Announces Community Resources List for Constituent Services
December 1, 2025
WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on House Administration and the Communications Standards Commission announced new guidance allowing Member offices to compile and host on their official websites a "Community Resources List" of entities providing non-federal assistance or services for constituents.
Ranking Member Morelle Statement on Catherine Szpindor’s Retirement
November 25, 2025
Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement thanking Catherine Szpindor, the first female Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, for her nearly 15 years of steadfast leadership and commitment:
Ranking Member Morelle Leads 110+ Dems in Continued Push to Repeal Senate’s Self-Enrichment Provision
November 21, 2025
Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led 116 House Democrats in demanding Senate Majority Leader John Thune immediately take up H.R. 6019 – legislation that would repeal the corrupt self-enrichment provision Senate Republicans snuck into the government funding bill.
Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Requests Funding for FlagTrack 2.0 Program
November 20, 2025
Today, Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) announced a new modernization project the Subcommittee has recommended for Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) funding.
Issues:Modernization
Ranking Member Morelle Delivers Floor Remarks on Repealing Senate Provision from Funding Bill
November 19, 2025
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.
Top Dem Condemns Death Threat Against Leader Jeffries
October 21, 2025
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.
Issues:United States Capitol Police