Mr. Speaker, the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress was created in 1990 to review and advise Congress and the National Archives on the management and preservation of congressional records. The House Clerk, who is one of the leaders of the advisory committee, approached us with this proposal because the committee accomplished its key goals and is no longer useful in addressing current challenges. This makes sense because the ways we manage and preserve records have changed significantly over the last three-and-a-half decades.
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Joe Morelle
Representative · New York · Democrat
Joe Morelle
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 10204, the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act. Apart from a few technical corrections, as my friend has described, this bill is identical to H.R. 6028, which passed the House in June. It updates the appointment process for the heads of two legislative branch agencies: the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9342, the GPO Modernization Act of 2026. I thank my good friend and colleague, the gentlewoman from Oklahoma (Mrs. Bice) for introducing it. The Government Publishing Office is a critical part of the legislative branch. Without it, Congress simply could not legislate, issue reports, or adequately conduct many of its constitutional responsibilities. It provides the public with one of the essentials of democracy: access to authoritative, accurate information.
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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