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August 12, 2024
Ranking Member Morelle wrote an opinion piece emphasizing the importance of ensuring the peaceful transfer of power, writing, "It is imperative that we bolster our efforts against the Big Lie and the coordinated attack on our democracy as we approach January 6, 2025. That includes proactively urging all of my colleagues in Congress to ensure a peaceful certification of the next presidential election."
July 29, 2024
In an opinion piece submitted to The Hill, Ranking Member Morelle wrote about the impacts of the Supreme Court overturning Chevron saying, "To be crystal clear: this decision did not empower Congress, nor did it empower the American people. This decision was a gift to the special interests, mega corporations and billionaires. "
July 25, 2024
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.
July 24, 2024
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.
Issues:United States Capitol Police
July 23, 2024
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.
July 10, 2024
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.
Issues:Elections/Voting Rights
July 8, 2024
Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, testified in opposition to Republicans’ bill that will erode Americans’ confidence in our safe, secure elections.
Issues:Elections/Voting Rights
July 8, 2024
Today, Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, released a report entitled “Voting for Native Peoples: Barriers and Policy Solutions.” The report delves into the past, present, and future of Native American voting rights and proposes policy solutions to ensure every Native person can cast a ballot and have their voice heard.
Issues:Elections/Voting Rights
July 1, 2024
Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, began the process of introducing a constitutional amendment to reverse the catastrophic harms of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. United States days before Independence Day.
July 1, 2024
Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, released this statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Trump v. United States: