Joseph Morelle
Sourced recordU.S. House - NY District 25 · Congressional District 25
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Joseph D. Morelle is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 25th congressional district since 2018. A Democrat, he was formerly a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 136th Assembly district, which includes eastern portions of the City of Rochester and the Monroe County suburbs of Irondequoit and Brighton. Speaker Sheldon Silver appointed him as majority leader of the New York State Assembly in January 2013 and Morelle served as acting speaker in the Speaker's absence. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives for New… (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialJoseph Morelle is a candidate for U.S. House - NY District 25profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,251,295.88 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS DEPARTURE OF RMSC’S HILLARY OLSON FROM HOUSE FLOOR
- VerifiedPublic statement: CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPEAKS ON OMAR RAMOS-JIMENEZ FROM FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- VerifiedPublic statement: Omar Ramos-Jimenez
- VerifiedPublic statement: CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, SENATOR BRIAN SCHATZ INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GUN TRAFFICKING AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE
- VerifiedPublic statement: CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE REINTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GUN TRAFFICKING AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Joseph Morelle wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 25th Congressional District - Journal-News.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Joseph Morelle wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 25th Congressional District - KING5.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Primary results: Morelle wins Democratic primary in NY’s 25th Congressional District - 13wham.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: NY congressman Joe Morelle speaks about redistricting - Lohud
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Rep. Joseph Morelle forced to explain why he dismissed victim who accused NY party boss’ aide of abuse - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: AP Race Call: Democrat Joe Morelle wins reelection in NY's 25th Congressional District - 13wham.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: AP Race Call: Democrat Joseph Morelle wins reelection to U.S. House in New York’s 25th Congressional District - WSYR
- VerifiedNews coverage: Political science student earns internship with U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle - Rochester Institute of Technology
- VerifiedNews coverage: Representative Joseph Morelle: Politician and Food Policy Advocate - NYC Food Policy Center
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
2026-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-05-15: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-07-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-21: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Morelle. Petition No: 119-14. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026012114">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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Public Statements
lass="evo-view-evo-press-releases evo-view-wrapper"> Image July 8, 2026 Press Release (Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of outgoing Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) President and CEO, Hillary Olson. Congressman Morelle’s remarks, available below, will also appear in the Congressional Record. Video footage is available and can be viewed here . Read More Image <img loading="lazy" src="/si
URE OF RMSC’S HILLARY OLSON FROM HOUSE FLOOR" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image June 30, 2026 Press Release (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives reflecting on his visit with Omar Ramos-Jimenez , a Rochester resident currently detained by ICE at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York. Read More Image <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/evo-subsites/morelle-evo.house.gov/files/styles/evo_image/publi
/morelle-evo.house.gov/files/styles/evo_image/public/evo-media-image/capitol_trees_2560.jpg?h=a92f03cd&itok=8xNZ4V2c" width="160" height="160" alt="Tree-lined side of the Capitol building" class="img-fluid" /> CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPEAKS ON OMAR RAMOS-JIMENEZ FROM FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2026 Press Release (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives reflecting on his visit with , a Rochester resident
Z FROM FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image June 25, 2026 Press Release (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Brian Schatz (D, HI) announced the introduction of the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act , legislation designed to strengthen state oversight of firearms dealers, reduce gun theft and trafficking, and help keep illegal weapons out of the hands of criminals. Issues : Enacting Common Sense Gun Refor
COMBAT GUN TRAFFICKING AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image June 25, 2026 Press Release (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the reintroduction of the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act, legislation designed to strengthen state oversight of firearms dealers, reduce gun theft and trafficking, and help keep illegal weapons out of the hands of criminals. This legislation is sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz (D, HI) in the Senate. Issues
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