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More NEWSTonko Slams GOP Budget that Puts Health Care Out of Reach for Millions
November 12, 2025WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following his no vote on the Republicans spending bill: I heard from constituents across my district during this more than 40-day shutdown, and their message to me was loud and c...
READ MOREabout Tonko Slams GOP Budget that Puts Health Care Out of Reach for MillionsTonko Vows NO Vote on GOP Budget that Fails to Address Rising Health Care Costs
November 10, 2025ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement pledging to vote down the latest Republican budget that fails to address rising health care costs for Americans: This so-called deal in the Senate is a betrayal of everyt...
READ MOREabout Tonko Vows NO Vote on GOP Budget that Fails to Address Rising Health Care CostsTonko Sends Sports Leagues Ultimatum — Support Federal Gambling Safety Standards or Sacrifice Fans, Players & Integrity
October 30, 2025WASHINGTON, DC — Following recent sports betting scandals that have resulted from the explosion of legal sports betting across the nation, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent letters to several major professional sports leagues demanding they supp...
READ MOREabout Tonko Sends Sports Leagues Ultimatum — Support Federal Gambling Safety Standards or Sacrifice Fans, Players & IntegrityAbout Paul
Congressman Paul D. Tonko is an eighth-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 20th Congressional District in the Capital Region, including the cities of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs.
He has dedicated his career in public service to bettering the lives of those in his district with meaningful legislation that creates good jobs, strengthens the middle class, and drives economic opportunity.
Tonko is the Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials. In addition to serving on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, and Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, he is also a member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Tonko has long been a champion for clean energy and the environment. Prior to serving in Congress, he was the president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Before that, he served in the New York State Assembly for 25 years, serving for 15 years as Chairman of the Committee on Energy.
Tonko graduated from Clarkson University with a degree in mechanical and industrial engineering and is a former engineer for the New York State Public Service Commission.
