Internships

Washington

In my Washington, D.C. office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

In Washington, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

New York

In my New York office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.

If you would like more information on Congressional Internships—please contact my office.

Latest News

House Approves Honorary Citizenship for American Revolutionary War Hero
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed H. J. Res. 26, to grant Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski honorary posthumous citizenship for his service during the American Revolutionary War. …
REP. TONKO VOTES TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, HELP STRUGGLING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted for legislation that will protect Upstate New York’s dairy farmers, which passed...…
REP. TONKO, DAIRY CAUCUS, MEET WITH SECRETARY VILSACK
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) joined his colleagues on the Congressional Dairy Caucus in an hour-long meeting Thursday afternoon with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, asking for immediate action from the Department of Agriculture to blunt the effects of the sharp downturn in the economy, which have been nearly catastrophic for many medium and small dairy farms throughout the 21st Congressional District. …