Joe Morelle, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, posted a series of tweets on January 9, 2026, calling for action to protect public health and the wellbeing of children.
In his first tweet at 01:35 UTC, Morelle stated, “Renee Nicole Good should be alive today.”
Later that day at 16:10 UTC, he emphasized the importance of vaccinations and following scientific guidance. He wrote, “We need to listen to science and respect the long-standing decisions of public health experts.
When vaccination rates fall, we’re all at risk, and our most vulnerable rely on those around them to be vaccinated.
https://t.co/SYEuEy8qHa“
At nearly the same time, Morelle announced collective congressional action regarding childhood immunization policy. He tweeted, “I joined my colleagues in a letter to @HHSGov demanding they reinstate the previous childhood immunization schedule to protect the health and wellbeing of our children.
Read the full letter: https://t.co/5dQqadX87Q“
Joseph Morelle has served in Congress since succeeding Louise Slaughter in 2018 and previously held office in the New York State Assembly from 1991 until his election to Congress. Born in Utica in 1957 and currently residing in Irondequoit, Morelle is an alumnus of SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree earned in 1986.
