WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today called out Republicans for their inability to address the pressing issues impacting the American people and instead spending their final days of session pushing for legislation that abandons veterans, further discriminates against LGBTQ+ people, and limits protections for the lesser prairie chicken and Northern long-eared bat under the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today reintroduced his Scientific Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation that sets clear, enforceable standards for federal agencies and federally-funded research to keep public science independent from political and special interest meddling.
Tonko is proud to introduce the legislation alongside Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) today cheered the recent proposed decision from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing Medicare coverage determinations for PET beta amyloid imaging to be made by the Medicare Administrative Contractors, thereby sidestepping bureaucratic hurdles and allowing broader coverage and access… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today released the following statement on the removal of residents from a Super 8 Motel in Rotterdam:
“It’s never acceptable to kick families and long-term residents to the curb with mere hours’ notice. The callousness shown towards these individuals by Mayor Adams and the motel is beyond belief. This is not about migrants — it’s about basic… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko delivered passionate remarks at today’s Energy and Commerce Committee markup on an addiction policy related bill. Tonko demanded that more federal action be taken to meet the moment and address the nation’s overdose crisis, and specifically called for the passage of bipartisan, widely supported legislation, the Reentry Act and the Due Process… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today voted against the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that House Republicans used to force through extreme, partisan issues that undermine national security, strip women in uniform of access to health care, and target LGBTQ+ servicemembers.
“The National Defense Authorization Act has long served as a bipartisan bill… Read more »
WATERVLIET, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Watervliet Fire Department will receive a grant from the Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program totaling $229,051.42. Tonko submitted a letter in support of the department’s request for funding, which will be used to provide paramedic training for two of its members.
“Each day, our Capital… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko delivered passionate remarks during an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing today to push for the passage of his bipartisan Reentry Act, a bill he introduced earlier this year that empowers states to restore access to healthcare, including addiction and mental health treatment, through Medicaid for incarcerated individuals up to 30… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced the start of this year’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide effort allowing students to compete against their peers by creating an app for mobile, tablet, or… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced that the Troy Fire Department will receive an award from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program totaling $128,590.90. Tonko submitted a letter in support of the Department’s request for funding, which will go toward the purchase of 120 new fire helmets and new washers and dryers for turnout gear, helping the Troy Fire… Read more »
