Joe Morelle
@morelle
Proud grandfather, Democrat, and Congressman representing NY25. Ranking Member Committee on House Administration, Vice Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee. Black belt. Go Cardinals.
The president will do anything that he can to subvert the election. It's our job to make sure that doesn't happen.
Celebrating 50 years of innovation at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics! For five decades, LLE has made Rochester a global leader in laser science, fusion research, and cutting-edge discovery. Proud to support the world-class research happening here in our community.
Today, we remember Congressman John Lewis, six years after his passing. The best way to honor his legacy is to continue the work he began: protecting our democracy and ensuring every eligible American has access to the ballot box. His legacy continues to guide us.
The SAVE Act is about taking over elections to try to stay in power. It would make it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote, especially women and those in rural communities. It's voter suppression—plain and simple.
As top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, I'm working with voting groups across the country to prepare for Donald Trump's attacks on our elections. The scenarios we are working through have never been encountered in American life before, but that hasn't stopped Donald Trump.
Cruelty, inhumanity, and tragedy at the hands of ICE. What happened to the America that welcomed people from around the world and was made stronger by them? That's the America we should be fighting for.
Great to be with Donald Sherman from @citizensforethics.org at our latest Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Task Force meeting. We discussed how we can strengthen congressional oversight to better protect American citizens, root out corruption, and hold the executive branch accountable.
Today, the National Science Foundation announced a $15 million award to launch the NSF STELLAR Engine, led by URochester. This investment will help create good-paying jobs, grow our local economy, and give more students and workers the opportunity to build careers right here in our community.
The Trump Administration is arming the federal government against the right to vote. They want to pick the voters so they get the result they want. We won't let that happen.
Over the next several months, we will continue to see wave after wave of things Donald Trump will try to do to stop Americans from voting. We won't let him succeed.
Donald Trump cannot accept that he lost the 2020 election and that is what this is really all about. Americans are getting tired of this, and they're remembering why they threw him out of the White House in 2020.
We just celebrated the 250th anniversary of self-government, this amazing idea that has guided us for two and a half centuries. It's on the precipice of falling apart because of a president who has no respect for democracy.
⚠️Veterans and military families: Be on the lookout for a new scam. Fraudulent postcards are claiming recipients qualify for extra VA benefits through a fake "Veterans Savings Program." The program does not exist, and these mailings are not from the VA.
As top Democrat on @houseadmdems.bsky.social, I'm leading the fight to push back against any threats to safe and secure elections.
158 years ago, the 14th Amendment made a promise: every person deserves equal protection under the law. That promise has expanded freedom, advanced civil rights, and strengthened our democracy. Defending our Constitution means defending the rights it guarantees—for everyone.
The Voting Rights Act has broad, bipartisan support over decades, but the Supreme Court chose to demolish a critical pillar of this legislation. We must fight back to protect the fundamental right to vote.
Hillary Olson's leadership, vision, and dedication have strengthened the Rochester Museum and Science Center and inspired countless families and students. Thank you, Hillary, for all you've done for Rochester, and best wishes in your next chapter.
President Trump and his allies want to take over our elections. He will continue trying to block access to the ballot, but we won't let him silence American voices.
Great conversation today with members of the Greater Rochester Chamber about the policies shaping Rochester's future. From supporting small businesses and strengthening our workforce to investing in infrastructure and innovation, we can build an economy that creates opportunity for everyone.
It was great to meet with our summer district program today and discuss how engaging in public service is vital for the future of our democracy. Their work makes a difference in our office every day. I know these talented interns will go on to do extraordinary things!
It's true, Donald Trump would rather see families on the streets than at the ballot box because he fears the judgment of the American people.
Safe, clean drinking water is a basic necessity. I joined my House colleagues in urging the EPA to protect—not weaken—our nation's PFAS drinking water standards. I'll keep fighting to protect public health and ensure every community has access to safe drinking water.
This Fourth of July holds special significance as our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For 250 years, Americans have carried forward the ideals of liberty, democracy, and self-government that define our country.
We're about four months from Election Day. It's time to check your registration, make your voting plan, and know where to go for reliable information. Your vote is your voice, and your voice is your power.
If you're born in the United States, you are a U.S. citizen. That's the end of it.
Today, health coverage ends for thousands of New Yorkers impacted by Trump Administration cuts to federal healthcare funding. One year after Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill, millions of Americans have already lost coverage, and premiums have surged for many on the ACA.
Omar Ramos-Jimenez has called Rochester home for 30 years. He's worked, paid taxes, raised a family, and built a life in our community. His message to me was simple: "I just want to go home."
The American people deserve to know their government is working for them. The Senate unanimously blocked Senators and staff from trading on prediction markets in a single day. There is no reason the House shouldn't do the same.
President Trump's eagerness for reckless, endless war is no justification for abandoning hardworking Americans who need support. We must prioritize bringing down costs for American families.
House Republicans want to cut investments that help families afford basic necessities while pouring billions into defense spending. That's not protecting Americans, it's draining them.