AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement following the passing of Pope Francis: “Our world has lost a truly remarkable servant of the people. Pope Francis embodied the values of all faiths, and as a respected global leader, worked tirelessly on behalf of those who are too often forgotten. His humble but forceful work in service to immigrant, refugee, and m... Read More »
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement in response to a video showing unidentified federal agents pulling a man off the street and into an unmarked car this morning on Broadway in Saratoga Springs: “I have seen the video of the ICE arrest in Saratoga Springs today. Our community needs answers and assurances that due process is followed. “Over thes... Read More »
ALBANY, NY — Ahead of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day (April 5th), Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced his bipartisan resolution to raise awareness about the ultra-rare genetic disorder and ensure individuals living with this condition have access to safe and effective treatments. Rep. Tonko successfully championed the push in Congress to improve visibility and access to treatments for the mi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), Mike Turner (R-OH), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), and John Rutherford (R-FL) today introduced the Reentry Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers states to restore access to healthcare, including addiction and mental health treatment, through Medicaid for incarcerated individuals up to 30 days before their release. Representative Tonko, Turner, P... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement lambasting the Trump administration for eliminating the entire staff at the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of the massive and devastating cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The Home Energy Assistance Program provides relief for millions of American families that strugg... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin condemning the Trump administration’s outrageous decision to encourage polluters to apply for exemption from critical Clean Air Act standards by simply sending a template email response to EPA officials. These standards, required pursuant to Section 112 of the C... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and House Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), joined by 30 other Democratic House members, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum condemning the Trump administration’s decision to disband the Federal Advisory Committee for Science Quality and Integrity (FACSQI) and slash over 240 positions at the U.S. Geo... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement in response to reports that senior Trump administration officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, exposed classified war plans in an unsecure group chat that included a reporter. “Exposing classified war plans in a group chat isn’t just amateurish — it’s a c... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement urging Senate Democrats to join House Democrats in opposing the disastrous GOP budget in favor of a four-week, clean continuing resolution that keeps the government open: Senate Democrats must hold strong and reject the dirty Republican funding bill that does nothing but give Elon Musk a blank check to continue his... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — With March Madness set to kick off, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) yesterday reintroduced their Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act, legislation that would create nationwide consumer protections and standards for the mobile sports gambling industry. The Congressmembers were joined by the Douglas family, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement following the House vote on the Republican budget plan: “Elon Musk wants to take a chainsaw to Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Rather than passing a budget that bolsters these safety net programs, Republicans are choosing to give a blank check to President Trump, Musk, and DOGE so that they can rip away he... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-6) led a letter calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to halt reckless staffing cuts at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA serves millions of Americans across the nation who struggle with mental health challenges and substance... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. “What we got from that address was lies, lies, and more lies. This Joint Address is supposed to be a moment to meet the American people where they are at — to outline a strong plan to better their lives moving forward. “President Trump instead used this t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, rebuking the Trump Administration for exacting mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Over the last month and a half, some of the hundreds of employees fired from NOAA have expressed deep concern about the nation’s capacity to predict and prepare fo... Read More »
AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement today calling out President Donald Trump for abandoning Ukraine after talks between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dissolved. “President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom and for their lives, but President Trump has chosen to turn his back on our ally in favor of co... Read More »
