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 »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to codify the federal right to contraception amid growing far-right attacks on fundamental human rights including abortion care, marriage equality, and contraception. H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, establishes a federal statutory right to obtain and use contraceptives, as well as a right for health care providers to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today cheered the advance of his bipartisan Manufacturing.gov Act during a legislative markup in the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a vote of 54-0. The bill would establish a one-stop hub to connect manufacturers with federal manufacturing programs.
“Supporting our domestic manufacturers will be critical in the work to lower costs for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to enshrine marriage equality into federal law in response to growing right-wing threats on constitutional protections to marriage equality, contraception, and other key rights. H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that no married couple can be denied protections and benefits under federal law based on sex, race,… Read more »
