U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle, who represents New York’s 25th district, addressed a range of topics on July 21, 2025, through a series of posts on his official Twitter account. The tweets focused on education funding, internship opportunities in his offices, and ongoing efforts to protect voters’ rights.
In an early post at 14:09 UTC, Morelle criticized the Republican budget proposal regarding its impact on education. He wrote, “Education is opportunity. But the Republican budget slams the door on young people trying to build a better future. We should be opening doors—not holding them closed.”
Later that day at 18:43 UTC, Morelle announced openings for internships in both Rochester, NY and Washington, DC. He stated, “Interested in learning about the legislative process and the functions of a Congressional office? We’re looking for interns in our Rochester, NY and Washington, DC offices. Fill out an application today!”
In another post at 22:22 UTC, Morelle highlighted his collaboration with Bryan Fair, interim President of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), focusing on voting rights. He said, “Grateful to join Bryan Fair, interim President of @splcenter to discuss our shared work to safeguard voters’ rights across the country. As top democrat on @HouseAdm_Dems, I’ll keep fighting to ensure every American has the right to vote confidently in free and fair elections.”
Joseph Morelle has served as U.S. Representative for New York’s 25th district since replacing Louise Slaughter in 2018 and previously held office in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Born in Utica in 1957 and currently residing in Irondequoit, Morelle graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
