July 18, 2025
Dear JOHN,
Yesterday, House Republicans passed Donald Trump’s recissions package, which cancels roughly $9 billion in previously approved funding for essential public programs, such as PBS, NPR, and rural radio.
Once again, House Republicans are rubber-stamping reckless and cruel spending cuts that will have a direct impact on communities like ours. Ripping away free educational resources like Sesame Street does nothing to improve the lives of our children and does not move us any closer to solving the real challenges our families face. My Republican colleagues need to stop bending the knee to Donald Trump and start standing up and standing with Democrats to protect the programs, resources, and fundamental rights Americans rely on.
Read more about my work this week below: |
As Vice Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, I spent this week speaking out in hearings on congressional spending bills.
In the Commerce, Justice, and Science bill, Republicans are eager to cut billions of dollars from the National Science Foundation, research, and education budgets. This will leave America behind as a global innovation leader. Our economy—and our children—will pay the price. |
The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development spending bill proposed by House Republicans not only cuts entire programs dedicated to housing affordability but also pulls the rug out from under working families trying to stay afloat. Instead of investing in homes, transit, and opportunities for working families to get ahead, House Republicans and President Trump continue to pull resources away from the working class to further consolidate wealth and power into the hands of the wealthiest Americans.
I will keep fighting for a budget that reflects our American values—a budget that works for all families, not just the wealthy few. |
Thank you to all those in our community who joined my virtual town hall this week. This was an important opportunity to talk about the Republicans’ devastating budget bill that was recently passed, and how it will affect our region.
I detailed the harmful cuts this bill imposes to lifelines like Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance programs, all to provide tax breaks for Trump’s billionaire friends. I also shared how we’re going to keep fighting back on behalf of our neighbors, because this fight isn’t over. |
This week marked five years since we lost a true American hero—Congressman John Lewis. He dedicated his life to protecting the sacred right to vote and showed the world what good trouble looks like.
As the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, I’m working to carry on his life’s mission. Efforts to suppress votes haven’t gone away. It’s our duty to meet these challenges with the same moral clarity John Lewis did. I’m fighting to pass legislation that protects the right to vote for every American, and I’ll keep honoring Congressman John Lewis not just in memory, but in action. |
Every day, my office works to help members of our community navigate federal agencies, access important resources, and secure money owed to them. So far this year, my team has successfully resolved over 380 cases and returned over $9.8 million owed to local businesses and members of our community.
It’s a privilege to be able to assist our community and the individuals and organizations who call it home. To read more about our work and learn how we may be able to assist you or someone you know, visit morelle.house.gov.
Due to ongoing actions by the Trump administration affecting federal agencies, case processing may be slightly delayed. We appreciate your patience and remain committed to resolving your cases promptly.
Until next week,
Joe Morelle New York’s 25th Congressional District |
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