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Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) announced today that the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company and the Delanson Fire Company will receive Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) in the amounts of $22,753 and $53,953, respectively. The assistance is made possible by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko released the following statement on this morning's 5-4 Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, making same-sex marriage legal nationwide: Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko released the following statement on this morning's Supreme Court decision King v. Burwell, upholding federal health care subsidies for 6.4 million Americans who live in states that did not set up their own health care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act: Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko announced today that the Albany County Airport Authority will receive $554,850 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to enhance safety for business and leisure passengers at the facility. The project will fund the replacement of 134 airfield guidance signs to enhance aircraft visual guidance and the safety of aircraft movements. The existing signs have reached the end of their useful lives. Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) voted against all trade legislation up for a vote today before the U.S. House of Representatives, citing multiple negative effects the proposed policies would have on American jobs, the U.S. trade deficit, drug prices, the environment, food security, and consumer protections. More than 18 months ago, Tonko launched an aggressive campaign against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA or "Fast Track"). Read more »

U.S. Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statements after sending a letter signed by 33 Members of the New York and New Jersey Congressional delegations to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Thomas Wheeler. The letter requests an expeditious response to the growing number of pirate radio broadcasters in the region that are harming consumers and public safety. Read more »

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko asked the White House today to reconsider its recent decision to forego an official ceremony congratulating the Union College Dutchmen and the Clarkson Golden Knights as the 2014 National Champions in Men's and Women's College Ice Hockey, respectively. Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day. The Congressman will mark Memorial Day by traveling New York's 20th Congressional District, attending several ceremonies and events. Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY), who serves as co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Horse Caucus and represents New York's 20th Congressional District, today announced plans to introduce the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Anti-Doping Act of 2015 to establish uniform standards for drugs and medication in the American Thoroughbred industry. Read more »

Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) marked Infrastructure Week today by calling on Republican House leadership to protect good paying jobs and avoid the impending expiration of the Highway and Transit Trust Fund on May 31. Until Congress acts to reauthorize the Trust Fund, 660,000 jobs and 6,000 projects are at risk of shutdown. With only six legislative days between today and the end of the month, there has been no legislation offered and no votes scheduled to extend this critical program. Read more »