A Moment for Reform in Congress (with Rep. Joe Morelle)

About this episode

Rep. Joe Morelle discusses efforts to combat corruption and protect voting rights in Congress.

Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), ranking member of the Committee on House Administration, is leading efforts in the House to craft the Democrats’ agenda to fight corruption and strengthen democracy. Recently, he has spoken emphatically about the dangers of the SAVE Act, which would effectively bar millions of eligible Americans from voting. Watch or listen as Morelle discusses what it will take to defend the right to vote, end political corruption, and renew our democratic values. Speakers: Rep. Joe Morelle , New York’s 25th Congressional District Host: Michael Waldman , President and CEO, Brennan Center Recorded on February 13, 2026. Keep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing , at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing . The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Waldman

Guest: Rep. Joe Morelle

Topics covered

• voting rights
• political corruption
• democratic values
• SAVE Act
• Congress reform

Keywords

• Rep. Joe Morelle
• voting rights
• SAVE Act
• political corruption
• democracy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brennan Center for Justice

Places: New York

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