AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that West Glenville Fire District 6 is being awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) COVID-19 Supplemental totaling $2,368.78. Tonko sent a letter of support to help secure this funding; in it he requested consideration for West Glenville Fire Company’s application for this grant. The supplemental funding will be used for… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered news today that the Albany International Airport received a Department of Transportation (DOT) grant totaling $4,150,000. The award, provided through the CARES Act, funds a project replacing passenger boarding bridges to maintain the efficient movement of passengers at the airport.
“As we continue ramping up our Capital Region economy after… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko joined with a majority of his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion nationwide infrastructure package that invests in modern, sustainable upgrades and repairs while creating millions of good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis and addressing vital needs and disparities for… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to advance H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, legislation that builds on the Affordable Care Act to make health coverage and prescription drugs more affordable for millions of Americans.
“As America’s COVID-19 case numbers continue to hit record highs, our work to ensure all Americans have access to… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko highlighted a significant collection of his top legislative priorities that are now officially incorporated into the House infrastructure package including limousine safety reforms, broadband access legislation, investments in clean energy, drinking water safety and upkeep, and more as part of the $1.5 trillion package. The bill, H.R. 2, the Moving… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today with the House to adopt H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Led by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the legislation would, among other things, ban police chokeholds, limit the transfer… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment & Climate Change, announced that the new House infrastructure package will include major investments in protecting, fixing and upgrading America’s drinking water systems. Among other things, the legislation authorizes more than $23 billion in drinking… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced that his ACCESS BROADBAND Act has been included as part of the major infrastructure bill now moving through the chamber. The legislation would help expand broadband access in underserved areas and create a simpler process for small businesses and local economic developers to access federal broadband resources. Tonko also worked to ensure… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Bill Huizenga (MI-2) are introducing the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act today, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for millions of America’s seniors by permanently repealing the Medicare 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric care. The existence of such a limit… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced today that their full slate of limousine safety reforms is advancing to the House Floor as part of a major infrastructure bill moving quickly through the United States House of Representatives.
“Even as we work to address the broad and urgent challenges we now face as a nation, we must… Read more »
