WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today urging them to provide an update on the implementation of an epidemiological study for Fort McClellan veterans. The provision, authored by Tonko, was included in the Honoring our PACT Act, which was signed into law in August 2022… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on the departure of Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins:
“In over six years at the helm of the Albany Police Department, Chief Hawkins has shown what is possible when law enforcement agencies work together with the communities they serve to find solutions that keep all residents safer. As Albany’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — With the 2024/25 NFL football season newly underway, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) yesterday introduced the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act, landmark legislation that would create nationwide consumer protections and standards for the mobile sports gambling industry. A full recording of… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced the awarding of more than $189,000 in federal grant funding to two Capital Region fire departments.
In this round of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, the Latham Fire Department will receive $97,681.90 to acquire a new turnout gear… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statement on the deaths of six Israeli hostages, including the death of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin:
“I am devastated by the tragic loss of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five additional Israeli hostages in Gaza. When I met Hersh’s parents, I pledged to do everything within my power to see them reunite with… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced that NY CREATES was awarded $4,697,075 for a grant to further strengthen and expand the Capital Region’s workforce in the semiconductor industry. The project, titled the “Educational Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL)” and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will be hosted by NY CREATES… Read more »
COLONIE, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has been awarded a grant totaling $90,090.90 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. This funding will be used to help the Department complete an ongoing four-year project to replace outdated personal protective equipment for its… Read more »
SCOTIA, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Village of Scotia Fire Department will receive an award from the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program totaling $34,857.14. The funding will be used to purchase two new mechanical chest compression devices designed to provide continuous, accurate compressions to patients experiencing cardiac… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, today announced the introduction of his new bill, the Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act. This major climate legislation will address greenhouse gas emissions and act as a roadmap for the nation to achieve a carbon-free… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today announced the introduction of their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect the public from poor indoor air quality (IAQ).
While progress has been made to address outdoor air pollution, efforts on indoor air quality have been largely unacknowledged and… Read more »
