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Joe Morelle

@morelle.house.gov

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Proud grandfather, Democrat, and Congressman representing NY25. Ranking Member Committee on House Administration, Vice Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee. Black belt. Go Cardinals.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 50m

I’m proud to stand with 163 House Democrats demanding that the DOE reverse this decision and put families first.

We can’t afford to let this Administration continue to drive up costs for working families in Monroe County.

SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Levin, Casten Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects

Washington, D.C. – House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06), led 163 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright condemning the termination of $8 billion of projects that were set to lower electricity costs for Americans and increase grid reliability. The lawmakers further demanded that DOE immediately reinstate the projects.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 50m

The Department of Energy canceled over $8 billion in clean energy projects nationwide—including three right here in our community.

These projects were about lowering electricity costs, improving reliability, and creating good-paying jobs.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 7h

Republicans are completely unwilling to negotiate to protect healthcare access and bring down costs for hardworking Americans.

We're not going to rubber stamp policies that leave people vulnerable and without care.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 1d

The millions of Americans who will lose healthcare coverage because of Republican cuts won't stop getting sick.

It's day 11 of the Republican shutdown and I sat down with Dr. Dara Kass to hear what she's facing as an emergency medicine physician.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 1d

Families are facing skyrocketing health insurance premiums and an uncertain future as this shutdown drags on.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown, we want to hear your story:
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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

Day 10 of the Republican shutdown and we've made no progress on the healthcare crisis they created.

American families are struggling with costs, they need support where it matters most.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

I’m hopeful the Gaza peace deal will bring the safe return of all hostages and lasting stability.

I appreciate the diplomatic work that made this progress possible, and will keep advocating for a sustainable two state solution.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

Read my full statement:

Top Dem Criticizes House GOP for Failing to Back Capitol Police

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement on House Republicans’ shutdown and the impact on the brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police:

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

Speaker Johnson doesn't stand with U.S. Capitol Police, he exploits them.

He defended pardoning violent felons who attacked these officers and blocked efforts to honor them.

Real support means protecting those who protect us, not using them for politics.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

Stephen Miller, the Trump administration's architect of doom, said the quiet part out loud this week.

A president having "plenary power" goes against everything our founding fathers stood for. It's un-American, and it's dangerous.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

I’ve known Tish James for years—she’s a person of deep integrity and courage.

This indictment is just more corrupt bullying by Donald Trump. He’s shown he'll continue to weaponize the Justice Department against those who dare to call him out.

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two s...

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

Day 9 of the Republican shutdown, and there's been no call by House Republicans to come back to Washington and negotiate.

We won't stop fighting until we get the resolution we need for American families.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

We will not allow the further erosion of health insurance for middle and working-class families.

I joined BBC World Service to talk about the government shutdown and what we're fighting to protect.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

Americans deserve stability, security, and responsible leadership—not chaos and crisis. It’s time to come together, put people first, and pass a responsible budget that gets our country back on track.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

When federal housing programs stall, rent assistance is delayed, leaving thousands of families at risk of eviction. When small business loans are frozen, local economies struggle to stay afloat.

Families should not be collateral damage in Donald Trump's political games.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

Every day the government remains shut down because of Republican's unwillingness to negotiate, the American people pay the price.

Workers miss paychecks, credit scores plummet, and hardworking families lose ground they cannot afford to lose.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 4d

During Trump’s last shutdown, our national parks were left abandoned. Toilets overflowed, historic sites were vandalized, and visitor safety was compromised, resulting in loss of life.

Families deserve better from our government—Republicans must return to the negotiating table.

Garbage, feces take toll on national parks amid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Human feces, overflowing garbage, illegal off-roading and other damaging behavior in fragile areas were beginning to overwhelm some of the West's iconic national parks, as a partial government shutdown left the areas open to visitors ...

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 4d

Protecting access to healthcare is an American value our communities rely on.

We're fighting to stop 13 million Americans from losing their coverage.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 4d

Using the American people as political leverage is not a joke.

Trump has shown his priority is not hardworking families. I'm fighting to prioritize everyday people, not billionaires.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 4d

Republicans have shut down the government and now they are threatening to punish the men and women who serve our country by attempting to withhold back pay.

This is wholly unacceptable and un-American.

Read my statement here:

Top Dem Statement on President Trump’s Attempt to Withhold Back Pay from Federal Employees, Including Capitol Police Officers

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement on President Trump and his Administration’s attempt to withhold back pay from federal employees, including Capitol Police officers.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

We're one week into the Republican shutdown and we're still fighting to protect hardworking Americans' healthcare.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

This comes from the Congressional Budget Office, a federal agency that provides independent, nonpartisan analysis of budgetary and economic issues to the U.S. Congress.

Distributional Effects of Public Law 119-21

CBO estimates that as result of P.L. 119-21, resources will decrease for households toward the bottom of the income distribution, whereas resources will increase for households in the middle and towar...

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

The Trump economy is a disaster.

Between the tax bill and Trump's reckless tariffs, almost every American is projected to see their income drop.

The only group that will do better is the top 1%.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

It's been two years since the horrific October 7th attacks. Today, we mourn those who lost their lives and those still held hostage by Hamas.

We pray the remaining hostages be returned, and we continue to stand in solidarity with our ally, Israel.

Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

The end of the ACA premium tax credit will skyrocket annual premiums.

In our community, that means on average a 454% increase for a family of four making $64,000 per year.

We're fighting to keep this tax credit so families aren't priced out of lifesaving care.