Joseph D. Morelle
Democrat Representative, District 25, New York
24 bills250 cosponsored$1.8M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “A lifelong resident of Upstate New York” source
Education
- “A graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo” source
Career
- “Rep. Morelle is a former small business owner” source
Public service
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 10186cosponsor
Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10171sponsor
To establish a supplemental food and nutrition services grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 10058sponsor
Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10032sponsor
No Payoffs for Pardons Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9922sponsor
AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9905cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9440sponsor
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HRES 1373cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9290sponsor
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the allotment of Supreme Court justices to circuits, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9195cosponsor
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9201cosponsor
To authorize the award of the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham for injuries incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1342cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9026cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
HJRES 189cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 8969cosponsor
To realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
HR 8984sponsor
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Voting Record
284 yea355 nay14 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Robin WiltDemocratic$45K raised
- Sherita TraywickDemocratic$14K raised
- Joseph D MorelleDemocratic· this member—
- Virginia McIntyreRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $61KLarge individual $674KPACs $853K
Spent $1.8MCash $408K
2024 cycle$2.2M
Small donors $68KLarge individual $439KPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.8MCash $380K
2022 cycle$2.3M
Small donors $46KLarge individual $821KPACs $1.3M
Spent $2.4MCash $53K
2020 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $41KLarge individual $425KPACs $865K
Spent $1.3MCash $160K
2018 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $92KLarge individual $931KPACs $864K
Spent $1.8MCash $59K
Top Contributors
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER$36K
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER$35K
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES$21K
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.$19K
OSTROFF ASSOCIATES$14K
OSTROFF ASSOCIATES$13K
ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH$12K
CONSTELLATION BRANDS$12K
CONSTELLATION BRANDS$11K
BLACKSTONE$11K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Defense
House Committee on House Administration
ranking member- Modernization and Innovation
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Joint Committee on Printing
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10186: Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10171: To establish a supplemental food and nutrition services grant program, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10058: Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
sponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10032: No Payoffs for Pardons Act
sponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9922: AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
sponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9905: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 252025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 252023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 252021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 252019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 252018-11-13, 2019-01-03Democrat
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