Joseph D. Morelle
DemocraticNew York-25House of Representatives
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 York's 25th congressional district in November 2018 following the death of longtime Representative Louise Slaughter.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
House of Representatives · 2018–2019
House of Representatives · 2019–2021
House of Representatives · 2021–2023
House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
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To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
119-HR-8984May 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".
119-HRES-1296May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to adjust which engineered cyclic peptides are qualifying single source drugs for purposes of the Drug Price Negotiation Program.
119-HR-8857May 15, 2026
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.
FEC Administrative Improvements Act
119-HR-8738Government Operations and PoliticsMay 14, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
Poll Worker Tax Cut Act
119-HR-8342TaxationApr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".
119-HRES-1098HealthMar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Fair Repair Act
119-HR-7404CommerceFeb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
119-HRES-982CongressJan 21, 2026
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.)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".
119-HR-6694Government Operations and PoliticsDec 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2025
119-HR-6471Crime and Law EnforcementDec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act of 2025
119-HR-6307Agriculture and FoodNov 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act
119-HR-5918Crime and Law EnforcementNov 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the recognition of September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".
119-HRES-726Government Operations and PoliticsSep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Climate Resilient Elections Act
119-HR-5407Government Operations and PoliticsSep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
119-HR-4708Agriculture and FoodJul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.
119-HJRES-108Crime and Law EnforcementJul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2025, as the "National Day of Light".
119-HRES-425Science, Technology, CommunicationsMay 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to install at a permanent location on the western front of the United States Capitol an honorific plaque listing the names of all of the officers of the United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and protective entities who responded to the violence that occurred at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
119-HCONRES-33CongressMay 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models
119-HR-3250EducationMay 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Pell Grant Flexibility Act
119-HR-2733EducationApr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.