Mr. Speaker, what we are considering here today is a remarkable display of cynicism, even for this institution, even for this Republican leadership team. The American people are desperate for us to clean up the culture of corruption that pervades Washington. Americans see their elected leaders on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue enriching themselves, some to the tune of billions and billions of dollars.
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Joe Morelle
Representative · New York · Democrat
Joe Morelle
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I will close by saying this. The bill before us is a crude combination of two completely unrelated bills--the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act and the Voter ID Act. The Voter ID Act is, of course, already a crude reformulation of the SAVE America Act. I have addressed both parts of the bill individually. Neither of them deserves passage. Frankly, neither of them deserves much serious debate. The first, the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act, is not a stock trading ban. Despite what everyone has said today, it simply is not. Get the bill. Download it. Read it.
Recognize, I came to Congress and sold all of the stock that my wife and I owned. At the time, as I recall--it has been many years--Microsoft, Google, Alpha, a number of technology stocks. If I had come here under this bill, should this become law, I would be able to continue to hold onto all of them. Honestly, depending on what committees I serve, I can do a great deal to make sure that my investments were guarded, that they were protected, that they were furthered. It is not supposed to be the way this functions. That is not what we have been talking about.
Biography
Joe Morelle began his public service career as a small business owner, bringing a pragmatic perspective to policymaking. Elected to represent New York’s 25th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, he focuses on strengthening healthcare access, improving public safety, and supporting economic development. Morelle authored legislation to lower prescription drug costs and serves on the House Rules Committee, where he shapes key legislative debates. He is known for his collaborative approach, working closely with local leaders to address the specific needs of his Rochester-area constituents.
Education
- B.A. in Political Science,1986
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2018-PresentRepresenting New York's 25th district
Member, New York Assembly
1990–2018(Majority Leader, 2013–18)
Member, Monroe County Legislature
1984–90
Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement13%
Health13%
Congress11%
Education10%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Joe Morelle's record in Congress.
Gun Violence Research Funding
Helped secure federal funding for CDC and NIH to research gun violence prevention for the first time in decades.
COVID-19 Relief for Local Governments
Advocated for and helped pass provisions in the American Rescue Plan providing direct aid to local governments during the pandemic.
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act
Co-sponsored legislation eliminating the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance for ALS patients.
Postal Service Protection
Supported and helped pass the Postal Service Reform Act to ensure long-term financial stability of the USPS.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on House AdministrationRanking Member
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- House Committee on Appropriations
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