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.
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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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Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
119-HR-10058Agriculture and FoodAug 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
No Payoffs for Pardons Act
119-HR-10032Crime and Law EnforcementAug 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
119-HR-9922Government Operations and PoliticsJul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".
119-HRES-1296Science, Technology, CommunicationsMay 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Next GEN Act of 2026
119-HR-8857HealthMay 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.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
119-HR-397Government Operations and PoliticsApr 30, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
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.
FEC Administrative Improvements Act
119-HR-8738Government Operations and PoliticsJul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Poll Worker Tax Cut Act
119-HR-8342TaxationApr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
119-HR-9440Crime and Law EnforcementJun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Supreme Court Justice Circuit Riding Act
119-HR-9290LawJun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Respect Our Communities Act
119-HR-8984ImmigrationMay 22, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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.