WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement following the House vote on the Republican budget plan:
“Elon Musk wants to take a chainsaw to Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Rather than passing a budget that bolsters these safety net programs, Republicans are choosing to give a blank check to President Trump, Musk, and DOGE so that they can… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-6) led a letter calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to halt reckless staffing cuts at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA serves millions of Americans across the nation who struggle with mental health challenges and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.
“What we got from that address was lies, lies, and more lies. This Joint Address is supposed to be a moment to meet the American people where they are at — to outline a strong plan to better their lives moving forward.
“President Trump instead… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, rebuking the Trump Administration for exacting mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Over the last month and a half, some of the hundreds of employees fired from NOAA have expressed deep concern about the nation’s capacity to predict and… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement today calling out President Donald Trump for abandoning Ukraine after talks between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dissolved.
“President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom and for their lives, but President Trump has chosen to turn his back on our ally in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Josh Riley (NY-19), Mike Lawler (NY-17) and James Moylan (GU) introduced H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, bipartisan legislation that invests in home weatherization efforts to save low-income families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making homes safer, healthier,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) — joined by Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Don Beyer (VA-8), and a total or more than 100 co-sponsors in the House — today introduced the Scientific Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation that sets clear, enforceable standards for federal agencies and federally-funded research to… Read more »
ALBANY, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko launched his inaugural “Valentines for Vets” initiative. Through this program, Congressman Tonko is inviting students and all other members of our Capital Region community to mail or drop off cards to his district offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs to deliver to local veterans and those who serve them this Valentine’s Day.
“Across our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) released the following statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration funding freeze on all federal loans, grants, and aid:
“President Trump continues to blatantly ignore the law. His sweeping pause of all federal funding will do nothing but sow chaos while threatening hundreds of billions of dollars that are absolutely essential to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced today that he has been newly selected to serve on the House Committee on the Budget. The committee plays a key role in determining the federal budget and outlining federal spending priorities.
“I’m honored that my Democratic colleagues have selected me to serve on the House Budget Committee,” Congressman Tonko said. “While I’m… Read more »
