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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.
Madam Speaker, as we know, March 7 marks the 55th anniversary of the 1965 Selma march, where courageous men and women crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to peacefully fight for the right for Black Americans…
We can no longer afford to wait and see if, yet again, our shores will flood. It is time to take the necessary steps to invest in preparation and protect our communities.
We've seen it across the country: severe natural disasters, including devastating flooding, are becoming more and more common.
Unfortunately, because of the way in which the benefits of federal flood control projects are calculated, it has been difficult to receive federal recognition and support for initiatives that could raise the level of flood protection…
This change will help advance proposals for needed projects in the region that will protect California's residents and dramatically improve safety and sustainability.
I fully support the efforts by Chairman DeFazio to ensure that this funding is unlocked in order to help address needs in the Great Lakes and across the nation.
I urge the Committee to include a provision requiring and reaffirming that the Army Corps of Engineers shall make every effort to seek to actively identify and address any disproportionate and adverse health or environmental effects of its…
Section 219 authority remains an indispensable tool to distressed, recovering, and growing municipalities.
I would implore you to maintain the long-term viability of current Section 219 authority.
One area where I think we can truly make progress on this is through further federal support to improve the safety and reliability of the Yolo Bypass and the surrounding region.
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