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Tonko Statement on Death of Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile

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AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after news of the death this morning of former Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) CEO Carm Basile: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former CDTA CEO Carm Basile, a true friend and dedicated public servant who spent his brilliant career working to better connect and serve…

Tonko, Balderson Champion Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Mental Health Care for Kids

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WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) program. The bill H.R. 8209, would amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Students and their families rely on SBHCs to meet their…

Tonko Selects 20 Local Community Projects for Federal Funding Push

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AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his selection of 20 community development and improvement projects that he has submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in an effort to bring federal investment to the Capital Region through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Project Funding process.   “No one knows the needs of our communities better…

Tonko Introduces Power for the People Act to Shield Consumers from Rising Energy Costs

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the Power for the People Act in the House, legislation that ensures data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricity demand. Senator Van Hollen (D- MD) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.  The rise of artificial intelligence models has resulted in data center…

Tonko Calls to Impeach Trump

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AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following the increasingly unhinged threats of violence from President Trump against the people of Iran: “The President of the United States is publicly threatening to commit genocide. “This is not hyperbole or wordsmithing, his exact words were “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be…

Tonko, SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Introduce Energy Bills Relief Act

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) joined House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49), along with more than 100 House Democrats today to introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act. This legislation takes a family- and consumer-focused approach to…

Tonko Statement on Trump Strikes on Iran

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AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following an announcement from President Trump that the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran: "Trump is dragging our nation into another reckless, unjustified war in the Middle East. Americans don’t want another regime change war that costs trillions and sacrifices the lives of our nation’s troops. "Congress must…

Tonko Reacts to Trump’s State of the Union

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address: “The president’s rambling speech was less a State of the Union and more of a state of delusion. “While millions of Americans are struggling with rising health care, utility, and grocery costs, and people are living in fear that they and their…

Tonko Sends Trump Letter Outlining Steps to Lower Energy Costs

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) led a letter with more than 50 members of the House to Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address, calling for the president to take tangible and immediate actions that lower energy bills and provide relief to Americans while improving the long-term outlook on energy prices. “Despite your campaign promise of lowering energy…

Tonko Secures $14M+ in Funding for Local Community Projects in FY2026 Federal Budget

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced that he has secured a total of $14,093,000 in federal funding for a slate of 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District. Tonko secured this critical funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations packages, which were signed into law. “I’m proud to…

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