I, many of my constituents, and countless more across the globe have stood united in an urgent call for a ceasefire. A ceasefire is the only path forward that will put an end to the violence in Gaza, bring the remaining Israeli hostages home and deliver essential humanitarian aid.
I am more than ready to have meaningful discussions about how to end the violence and bring lasting peace to… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Maria College a $449,997 grant over 3 years to help bolster the critical services its faculty, staff, alumni, and students provide for children with disabilities and their families in our Capital Region. This award comes as part of a Department of Education grant program that provides… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today released the following statement about the shooting at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend:
“I remain horrified and saddened by the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the murder of Corey Comperatore at a rally in Butler, PA over the weekend. These expressions of pure hate serve no political… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), and Elissa Slotkin (MI-7) introduced the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, legislation that invests in home weatherization efforts to save low-income families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient.
“The Weatherization… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his selection of 15 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) 2025 Community Project Funding process.
“With a combination of visionary leadership and sound… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today celebrated the announcement that Plug Power Inc. in Latham, NY has to finance construction of six facilities to produce clean hydrogen. If finalized, the loan guarantee will be granted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) and is part of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America Agenda that is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today celebrated the announcement by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of their final proposed transmission planning and cost allocation rule. The rule fulfills the requests made by lawmakers — spearheaded by Tonko and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) — earlier this year in a letter urging FERC… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded major grants to five Capital Region municipalities totaling $10,850,870. This funding will provide flexible resources for those communities to build homes, support renters and homeowners, create jobs, and provide lifesaving assistance to those who need it… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that six Capital Region public housing authorities (PHAs) have been awarded a combined $10,762,770 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This funding will allow these local agencies to make needed investments to build, renovate, and modernize public housing in our Capital Region… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today cheered an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to make $160 million available to support and strengthen America’s semiconductor industry through the formation of Microelectronics Science Research Centers (MSRCs). This action is thanks to the Micro Act — legislation Tonko authored that enabled DOE to establish these… Read more »
