AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following an announcement from President Trump that the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran: "Trump is dragging our nation into another reckless, unjustified war in the Middle East. Americans don’t want another regime change war that costs trillions and sacrifices the lives of our nation’s troops. "Congress must reconvene ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address: “The president’s rambling speech was less a State of the Union and more of a state of delusion. “While millions of Americans are struggling with rising health care, utility, and grocery costs, and people are living in fear that they and their neighbors will be car... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) led a letter with more than 50 members of the House to Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address, calling for the president to take tangible and immediate actions that lower energy bills and provide relief to Americans while improving the long-term outlook on energy prices. “Despite your campaign promise of lowering energy bills by 50% ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced that he has secured a total of $14,093,000 in federal funding for a slate of 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District. Tonko secured this critical funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations packages, which were signed into law. “I’m proud to have secured ... Read More »
AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on yesterday’s repeal of the EPA’s “endangerment finding” — the long-standing, scientifically proven conclusion that greenhouse gas pollution warms the planet and harms public health — by the Trump administration: “The repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding is a giant step backward in our fight to secure a livable pla... Read More »
GUILDERLAND, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Guilderland High School yesterday to recognize Daniel Joseph, the winning student for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 20th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented Daniel with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of recognition for his outstanding work. “... Read More »
Like so many of you, I was stunned and horrified this week to watch yet another video of a person being killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. This time, the victim was Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who served our veterans at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Earlier this month, it was Renee Nicole Good, a writer, poet and mother of three. Both were U.S. citizens; both were shot multiple tim... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), released the following statement opposing the appropriations funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “Just this month, ICE shot and killed a U.S. citizen and mother of three, and multiple people have been found dead in DHS custody. Agents have arrested legal and peaceful observers, and detained minors on their way to and from s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Environment, today announced the introduction of H.R. 6918, the Climate Pollution Standard & Community Investment Act, major climate legislation that would create a roadmap to achieving a carbon-free economy, while driving down energy costs and supporting frontline communities. This timely legislation co... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Co-chair of the Congressional Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery (ATR) Caucus, today cheered the reinstatement of nearly $2 billion in grants to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The reinstatement of this funding, which spanned more than 2,000 grants across the nation that addressed issues from youth overdose... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statement on 5 years since the violent attack on January 6, 2021 by insurrectionists on the U.S. Capitol building: “5 years ago, as Congress gathered to do our constitutional duty and certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election, a violent mob ripped down doors, broke through windows, and beat law enforc... Read More »
AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statement on President Trump’s decision this morning to launch a reckless and illegal attack on Venezuela: “President Trump’s decision to attack Venezuela and abduct its head of state is reckless and illegal. These actions are clear acts of war against a sovereign nation — a power reserved in our Constitution solely for... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), today reintroduced their Stopping Grinch Bots Act, legislation which cracks down on cyber Grinches using bot technology to buy up entire inventories of popular goods only to resell them at exorbitant prices. These third-party sellers use bots to bypass security measures and manipulate online sales syste... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the State Industrial Competitiveness Act, legislation that strengthens and enhances the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, all while cutting emissions by providing manufacturers with needed resources and technical support to increase their overall efficiency. Tonko’s bill draws from New York State’s successful Flexible Technic... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) celebrated the announcement that the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is receiving an award of $31,787,140 for the acquisition of hybrid Buses and implementation of a new Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. The funding was awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Tonko sent a letter in support of this project to t... Read More »
