WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko joined a press conference with the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force announcing their legislative agenda for this Congress, which includes four key bills championed by Tonko. This slate of Tonko-led bills includes:
The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act that would remove bureaucratic barriers blocking access to the safe,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement today about efforts in Congress to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda:
“Throughout my entire career, I have been working towards and preparing for the opportunity to enact meaningful, transformative climate legislation that delivers for the people. With President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that nearly 20 schools across the Capital Region will be receiving a total of $6,015,990 to help expand and improve internet access for students and teachers. The funding is being administered by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, established under the Tonko-backed American Rescue… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today voted to advance H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation that will uphold access to reproductive health care for everyone across America, free from dangerous state bans and restrictions like the SB8 abortion law implemented in Texas.
“Today Congress took urgent action to uphold our constitution and protect the reproductive… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today to announce the final rule to implement major climate legislation Tonko authored that was signed… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the House passage of a provision he championed to support America’s Heritage Areas, including the Erie Canalway and the Hudson River Valley in the Capital Region. The provision, advanced last night as part of must-pass legislation, would provide continued federal support for 30 National Heritage Areas set to expire or hit their funding caps… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today questioned pediatricians and other child health experts on the importance of vaccinating kids to protect themselves, their families and communities during an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing. In addition to highlighting the effort to vaccinate school-aged children, the subcommittee also examined the physical and mental health… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House tonight to advance legislation that avoids a government shutdown as well as voting to address the debt limit to ensure the United States does not default on its loans, resulting in irreparable harm to the economy amidst the nation’s COVID recovery.
“Today we in the House of Representatives took urgently-needed action to uphold… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, joined the full Energy and Commerce Committee in a markup to advance the Build Back Better plan, powerful legislation at makes key investments in climate mitigation, public health, clean energy jobs and more in order to build a stronger, more resilient economy.
“The… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today grants totaling $3,358,708 awarded to local fire departments to support hiring and training of firefighters. Funding to local departments include:
$3,328,488 awarded to Albany Fire Department
$30,220 awarded to the Village of Ravena
“Even during this public health crisis, our firefighters continue to be there for us… Read more »
