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September 23, 2024
Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson continued his ongoing attempts to discredit the 2024 election and complicate the elections process for servicemembers. Speaker Johnson abruptly removed a previously scheduled House vote after he used his official social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, to spread the Big Lie, decrease confidence in our secure elections, and amplify a candidate’s campaign account.
Issues:Elections
September 19, 2024
Yesterday, Subcommittee on Modernization Chair Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Derek Kilmer (WA-06) held a bipartisan hearing to examine the congressional continuity of the House of Representatives and discuss policy options to ensure such.
September 16, 2024
oday, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat of the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after submitting an official public comment in support of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) proposed rule to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in political advertisements on television and radio.
September 10, 2024
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.
Issues:Technology
September 9, 2024
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.
Issues:Elections
August 19, 2024
WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement calling on the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen how they 
Issues:Elections
August 16, 2024
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.
Issues:Administration
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.