(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle has been nominated by incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration for the 118th Congress. A Ranking Member is the most senior member of a Congressional committee from the minority party.

“Congressman Joe Morelle is a leader in our Caucus who is deeply respected by Members on both sides of the aisle for his ability to bring people together to get things done,” said incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “His reputation as a problem solver and fighter for our Democratic values dates back to his service as Majority Leader in the New York State Assembly. In Congress, Joe has been a champion for Upstate New York and has worked relentlessly to lower costs for working families. He brings a depth of experience to this critical role as a result of his dedicated service on the Rules, Budget and Appropriations Committees.

“I am humbled and honored by the confidence Leader Jeffries has placed in me,” said Congressman Morelle. “I want to recognize and thank outgoing House Administration Chairperson Zoe Lofgren for her longstanding service, leadership, and passionate advocacy. I look forward to the work ahead and the opportunity to partner with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to protect our democracy and build a stronger future for every American.”

The Committee on House Administration is charged with the oversight of federal elections and the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives. The House Democratic Caucus will consider Congressman Morelle’s nomination in the coming days. For more information on the Committee on House Administration, visit https://cha.house.gov/.