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Joseph D. Morelle is an American politician currently serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 25th congressional district, a position he has held since April 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Morelle has focused on various issues including healthcare, education, and economic development during his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting local communities in New York. Morelle's legislative work reflects his commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents and promoting progressive values.
I thank the distinguished and, by his own admission, highly caffeinated gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Perlmutter), my Rules Committee colleague and great friend, for yielding me time. I rise today in support of the rule and the underlying…
Today I rise to pay tribute to an American patriot and a prominent fixture in my community, retired Major General Norbert Rappl, who passed away earlier this month. General Rappl was a courageous veteran who dedicated his life to serving…
Over the last eight years, Ukraine has been the leading recipient of U.S. military aid in Europe.
I have monthly meetings with Ukrainian community leaders within my district and, despite my assurances that the U.S and NATO are working hard to help, they are not convinced.
Today, I rise to recognize the extraordinary life of Rochester's own Pete DuPre, fondly known as Harmonica Pete, who died peacefully at the venerable age of 98 earlier this year. Harmonica Pete served our Nation as a combat medic during…
Six years ago this month, I heard the phrase triple-negative breast cancer for the first time in my life. I was in the oncologist's office with my newly diagnosed 29-year-old daughter, Lauren, a day forever etched in my memory. In the…
I am concerned, I remain concerned that NNSA does not request adequate resources for the Stockpile Stewardship Program considering our reliance, now and in the foreseeable future, on science to ensure the safety and readiness of our…
I want to thank my friend and Rules Committee colleague, Ms. Ross, for yielding time and for her leadership on this important issue. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the rule that will advance the America COMPETES Act, an historic…
And yet we do so little of it when it comes to domestic challenges like natural disasters or the pandemic which we are going through.
I think we do build in accountability. I mean, that is what democracy, after all, is all about.
I think there was an old TV commercial, 'You can pay me now or pay me later.' So I appreciate that.
Whenever I am at a table and people say 'let's get some quick wins,' to me, what that says is 'let's do the easiest thing so we can show everybody that we are doing things.'
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