WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would improve access to medication-assisted treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. H.R. 3736, the Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act, extends the requirement that Medicaid covers addiction medication for Americans who need it. Medication-... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and the bicameral Electrification Caucus partnered to showcase the market readiness and diverse technology available to accelerate the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs). This event corresponds with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) current open public comment period for the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today joined his fellow members of the Congressional Equality Caucus, millions of Americans, and individuals around the world to celebrate the start of Pride Month and to reaffirm his commitment to the mission of promoting equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. “Pride Month is a wonderful, joyous... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted tonight to advance the Bipartisan Budget Act and avoid a catastrophic default on America’s debt while also calling out the GOP-mandated provisions that would, among other things, slash environmental protection policies, cut SNAP food assistance, and allow wealthy tax cheats to avoid paying their fair share. “Republicans in Congress manufactured this... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko issued the following statement in response to the FBI stating that they will provide a briefing today of their internal investigation to the families of those lost in the 2018 Schoharie limo crash. “From the start, I’ve pushed the FBI relentlessly to secure a briefing with the families of the Schoharie limo crash victims. I am heartened to hear that the F... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko released a statement cheering the announcement this morning from GE that it will invest $50 million at their GE Vernova facility in Schenectady, NY. The site will be used to assemble key components for constructing wind turbines and will add an estimated 200 new full-time positions to the region. Tonko’s statement reads as follows: “The addition of 200 go... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel calling on the FCC to promptly take steps to deploy existing federal funds for expanding mobile service to rural areas, particularly to unserved and underserved communities in Upstate New York. Tonko’s call for action comes in the wake of the senseless death l... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko released a statement today marking the guilty verdict in the trial of Nauman Hussain, who was convicted on 20 counts of second-degree manslaughter for his role in the devastating Schoharie limo crash that took the lives of 20, many of whom lived in Tonko’s hometown of Amsterdam: “These families and our communities have endured tremendous loss. Today’s ver... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) today introduced their bipartisan resolution designating May 15th as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day. Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that results from an abnormality on the 15th chromosome. PWS is a variable and complex genetic neurobehavioral disorder—and the most common of the genetic ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement for new rules limiting carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants under its authority from Section 111 of the Clean Air Act. This announcement follows a March 2023 letter led by Tonko and others urging EPA Administrator Michael Regan to propo... Read More »
SCHENECTADY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko held a reception last week at the Mandeville Gallery in the Nott Memorial at Union College to announce the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 20th congressional district. The winning artworks were chosen from among 28 student submissions representing 12 high schools across the 20th congressional district. “I am always proud ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Paul Tonko (NY-20) Annie Kuster (D-NH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), and David Trone (D-MD) released the following statement after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a temporary rule that extends telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public heal... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—During Mental Health Awareness Month, Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) announced the introduction of their Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Act, a bipartisan bill that will tackle the nation’s mental health crisis head-on by addressing the extensive community trauma caused by natural disasters. This innovative ... Read More »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today cheered the awarding of $936,414 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to the University at Albany in order to advance best practices for providing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment to prevent and address gambling among college students. This funding, which comes from HHS... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) today introduced the New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act, legislation that restores and protects the vital water resources of the Hudson, Mohawk, and Raritan Rivers and their tributaries. The bipartisan legislation is also being introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Kirsten Gilli... Read More »
