Joseph Morelle, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district, recently shared insights on his legislative priorities and personal experiences via social media. Morelle has been in Congress since 2018, succeeding Louise Slaughter. Prior to this role, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018.
On June 11, 2025, Morelle reiterated his commitment to supporting veterans through legislation. In a tweet, he stated: “I’ll keep fighting for a MilCon/VA funding bill that invests in our veterans, their families, and their care.” He emphasized the importance of ensuring veterans receive the benefits they have earned through their service.
Later that day, Morelle reflected on his love for baseball and its influence on his life. He tweeted: “Almost everything I learned in life, I learned on a baseball diamond—but who knew getting elected to Congress would be my ticket to play at a major league park?” He expressed enthusiasm about participating in the Congressional Baseball Game alongside fellow members such as @GreatGameOrWhat and @RepBlakeMoore.
Additionally, Morelle directed followers to view a full episode related to these events by sharing a link: “Catch our full episode here: https://t.co/ycgwVNZrEY”
Joseph Morelle was born in Utica, New York in 1957 and currently resides in Irondequoit. He graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
