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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.
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the Rules Committee met and reported out a rule, House Resolution 492, providing for consideration of H.R. 582, the Raise the Wage Act, under a structured rule. The rule provides 1 hour of debate equally divided and…
Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 492 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 492 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…
Mr. Speaker, I often reflect on the wise words of Margaret Mead: ``Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.'' Never has this proven more true than…
Mr. Speaker, my district in Rochester, New York, has the second-highest rate of childhood poverty in America. Children in poverty face overwhelming barriers to academic success because it is impossible for them to learn when they are…
I would like to ask Dr. Kerr, President Trump has claimed that our country is full. How can that be accurate when the Census Bureau show that 44 percent of American counties lost population last year?
Thanks to those new arrivals, our city's population is stable, and our economy has the opportunity for growth and innovation.
I applaud the folks in this hearing on facts rather than fear. For far too long, our national conversation on immigration has stoked panic that immigration is stealing jobs from hardworking Americans and making our communities unsafe.
The reality, backed up by data, is very different. Immigrants, like my great grandparents, are job creators, not takers.
The Supreme Court's 2018 decision in Janus was yet another in a long history of attacks on labor unions.
It is our responsibility to continue the fight for workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain.
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