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 »
ALBANY, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced the awarding of 13 federal grants totaling more than $5.45 million in funding for 11 Capital Region fire departments and EMS squads. The funding announced today comes from two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant programs for Fiscal Year 2024 — the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and the Assistanc... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered the advance of his bill H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, out of the House Energy & Commerce Committee in a unanimous vote of 50-0. Tonko’s bipartisan legislation invests in home weatherization efforts to save low-income families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills, while making homes safer, healthier... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Co-Chair of the Congressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery (ATR) Caucus, today joined in a training titled, Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss. The training — hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Capital Region NY Chapter in collaboration with the ATR Caucus and the Bipartisan Me... Read More »
AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on the passing of Torben and Jean Aabo: Heartbroken by the tragic passing last week of Torben and Jean Aabo. They were both fixtures in Saratoga. I was lucky enough to know Torben through his dedicated work as president of the Charlton Historical Society and later of the Charlton Seniors. The love that both of them ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) today announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating November as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month to raise awareness about this rare neuro-inflammatory syndrome and ensure individuals living with this condition have access to early det... Read More »
AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal: I am appalled by President Trump’s peace agreement that amounts to a betrayal our Ukrainian allies. This proposal would require surrendering territory currently under Ukrainian control to Russia, a pledge to never join NATO, and a reduction of Ukraine’s armed ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today heralded the approval of his legislation, H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, out of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Energy today. Tonko’s bipartisan legislation invests in home weatherization efforts to save low-income families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making homes safer, healthier... Read More »
WASHINGTON, 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 clear: ‘keep up the fight to protect our health care.’ This spending bill is a slap in the face to that mandate. I voted no. Health care premiums are a... Read More »
ALBANY, 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 everything we’ve fought for over the last 40+ days and of all those we’ve asked to fight alongside us. Nothing in this deal will address skyrocketing health... Read More »
WASHINGTON, 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 support implementing federal gambling safety standards included in his SAFE Bet Act. The letters were sent to the commissioners of the NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL... Read More »
