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Morelle, Committee Dems Fought to Turn Weak GOP Bill into Real Stock Trading Ban at Committee Markup

January 14, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led the Committee’s Democratic Members in a fight to improve Speaker Johnson and Chairman Steil’s weak stock trading bill with a series of amendments that would have turned the legislation into a total ban on Members of Congress trading stocks.

Morelle Marks Five Years Since January 6th Attack on The Capitol

January 6, 2026

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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

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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

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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

Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Officially Requests Funding for Digital Signage and Wayfinding

December 2, 2025

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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

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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.

Issues:ModernizationHouse Communications Standards Commission

Ranking Member Morelle Statement on Catherine Szpindor’s Retirement

November 25, 2025

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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:

Issues:CAO

Ranking Member Morelle Leads 110+ Dems in Continued Push to Repeal Senate’s Self-Enrichment Provision

November 21, 2025

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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

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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

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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.

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