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Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

DDemocratNY-25 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone5
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency65
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
42
Total Statements
37
Floor Speeches
5
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 13Trade: 11Taxes: 10Healthcare: 6Immigration: 5Crime & Justice: 5Labor: 4Veterans: 4Infrastructure: 4Foreign Policy: 3Agriculture: 3Ethics: 2Housing: 2Social Security: 2Defense: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 21Ceremonial: 14Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 2

Statements (42)

Floor Speech2026-05-29CeremonialEnvironmentAgriculture
RECOGNIZING THE WEST HENRIETTA FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

RECOGNIZING THE WEST HENRIETTA FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E495-E496] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-05-29CeremonialEnvironmentTrade
RECOGNIZING THE WEST WEBSTER VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

RECOGNIZING THE WEST WEBSTER VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E502] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR1329HR1330
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3692-H3699] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-21Trade
RECOGNIZING NAOMI SILVER

RECOGNIZING NAOMI SILVER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21
RECOGNIZING HERB SKERKER

RECOGNIZING HERB SKERKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E482] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialTrade
RECOGNIZING JASON AND ALEX RHEINWALD

RECOGNIZING JASON AND ALEX RHEINWALD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E479] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-21TradeCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING FREYDA SCHNEIDER

RECOGNIZING FREYDA SCHNEIDER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E477] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21TaxesTradeLaborHR1329HR1041
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3707-H3710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTradeS4530
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBER OF THE CAPITOL POLICE

AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBER OF THE CAPITOL POLICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3557-H3558] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30Infrastructure
WELCOMING RABBI PETER STEIN

WELCOMING RABBI PETER STEIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WELCOMING RABBI…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30CeremonialTaxesLaborInfrastructure
CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF GRANT MALONE

CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF GRANT MALONE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E399-E400] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27TaxesEnvironmentTradeHR8364
INCREASE IN RETIREMENT AGE OF UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS

INCREASE IN RETIREMENT AGE OF UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3116-H3117] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-30CeremonialImmigration
RECOGNIZING THE ROCHESTER OLYMPIANS

RECOGNIZING THE ROCHESTER OLYMPIANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E294-E295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-27Urgent
RECOGNIZING CARLA PALUMBO

RECOGNIZING CARLA PALUMBO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E279] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27Taxes
RECOGNIZING DEBBIE EVANS

RECOGNIZING DEBBIE EVANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E285-E286] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27Healthcare
RECOGNIZING SISTER CHRISTINE WAGNER

RECOGNIZING SISTER CHRISTINE WAGNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E284] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-27UrgentHealthcareEnvironment
RECOGNIZING RACHEL PETRIE-----

RECOGNIZING RACHEL PETRIE----- Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E283] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27
RECOGNIZING NIJA BRANCA BILOFSKY

RECOGNIZING NIJA BRANCA BILOFSKY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E281-E282] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-27UrgentTaxesHousing
RECOGNIZING MYRA HENRY

RECOGNIZING MYRA HENRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E280] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialHealthcare
RECOGNIZING FRAN WEISBERG

RECOGNIZING FRAN WEISBERG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Environment
HONORING JULIE A. POOLE

HONORING JULIE A. POOLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E231] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24TradeAgriculture
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION MONTH

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24Crime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE OF MARGARET "MIDGE" THOMAS

HONORING THE LIFE OF MARGARET "MIDGE" THOMAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E157] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11HousingVeteransS1383
VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2171-H2172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentS1383HRES1057
VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR2189HR261
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW- ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanEnvironmentTradeHR6243HR469
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE ACT

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2046-H2048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-04Ceremonial
HONORING THE LIFE OF HELEN PLUTA

HONORING THE LIFE OF HELEN PLUTA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H1993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E87] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21CeremonialHealthcareEnvironmentCrime & Justice
CITIZENS UNITED 16TH ANNIVERSARY

CITIZENS UNITED 16TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1128-H1129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20TaxesForeign PolicyLaborHR6039
Text of House Amendment 1

Text of House Amendment 1 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1122-H1123] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] H.R.…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxes
CONGRATULATING MONROE RED JACKETS

CONGRATULATING MONROE RED JACKETS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H698] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08Ceremonial
CELEBRATING DON STEVENS

CELEBRATING DON STEVENS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING DON…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1234
REPEAL REQUIREMENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE TO PREPARE ANNOTATED CONSTITUTION AND SUPPLEMENTS IN HARDBOUND VERSION

REPEAL REQUIREMENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE TO PREPARE ANNOTATED CONSTITUTION AND SUPPLEMENTS IN HARDBOUND VERSION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1345-H1347] From the…

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Floor Speech2025-03-18Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING RANDY GORBMAN'S RETIREMENT

RECOGNIZING RANDY GORBMAN'S RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E221] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14Ceremonial
HONORING INGENUITY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

HONORING INGENUITY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Page H125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2023-10-11EnvironmentForeign PolicyIsrael
Special note on the conflict in Israel:

Special note on the conflict in Israel: Special note on the conflict in Israel: Image or Video Image Jill.Burke2@ma… Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:18 Summary My office stands ready to assist U.S. citizens and their families during the ongoing conflict in Israel. The State Department has a 24/7 coordinating…

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Press Release2023-03-01
FY2024 Community Project Funding Requests

FY2024 Community Project Funding Requests FY2024 Community Project Funding Requests Image Jill.Burke2@ma… Wed, 03/01/2023 - 16:05 Document morelle-cpf-guide-fy24_final.pdf (476.12 KB) Download Community Project Funding Guide FY2024 FY2024 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS Applications no longer…

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Press Release2021-12-23
Learn More About Rep. Morelle

Learn More About Rep. Morelle Learn More About Rep. Morelle Image or Video Image admin Thu, 12/23/2021 - 10:58 Link Learn More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Summary The recently elected Members joined seated members for the start of the 117th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Summary New members of the 117th United States Congress participated in the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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