SARATOGA, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced that Ballston Lake is receiving an $5,385,000 investment to implement solar technology as part of a federal rural development loan that will support farmers, ranchers, and small businesses in securing a clean energy future.
Tonko has championed the push for clean energy development, including securing $3 million for the City of… Read more »
ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko was joined by local groups and advocates today to celebrate the House passage of his New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act. He and supporting organizations gathered at Schodack Island State Park to speak on the importance of this bill in restoring these vital water resources and supporting their neighboring communities.
“Our waterways… Read more »
SCHENECTADY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Town of Glenville will be awarded $273,788 to extend a water main and increase the Town’s clean water capacity.
“Clean water is vital for all our communities, yet too often this hidden infrastructure is ignored and under-funded, resulting in costly main breaks, polluted drinking water systems and lasting health risks to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, transformational legislation that delivers on Democrats’ promise to fight inflation and cut costs for consumers all while taking the most aggressive action in history to combat the crisis of climate change and drive clean energy advancements.
As Chair of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, legislation that takes pioneering action to unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson’s, alleviate financial and health burdens on American families, and reduce government spending over time.
“Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today celebrated the announcement that U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm will more than double their investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing at GlobalFoundries’ facility in Malta, NY.
“Today’s welcome news is exactly why I fought so hard to deliver robust legislation that drives U.S. semiconductor manufacturing,” Congressman Tonko said.… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko celebrated the passage of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act in the Senate last night that expands access to care for veterans exposed to toxic substances in the line of duty. Tonko’s statement is below:
“Last night’s vote will have a life-changing impact on the brave veterans who fought for us and whose health… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko shared a statement following the agreement announced between Senator Schumer and Manchin last night on the Inflation Reduction Act that would address climate change and lower costs for Americans:
“Last night’s news is a bright spark of hope in our fight against the climate crisis.
“The Inflation Reduction Act would be the most significant action… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to advance the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, legislation that invests $52 billion in semiconductor chip manufacturing to strengthen domestic supply chains and lower costs for Americans. This sweeping, innovative package includes many key measures championed by Tonko and his colleagues in the House, including his bipartisan… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko celebrated the recently announced bipartisan, bicameral agreement on the CHIPS Act, legislation that invests $52 billion in semiconductor chip manufacturing and includes his bipartisan Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act that empowers the Department of Energy to drive up research and development of microelectronics. This legislation… Read more »
