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“Our Capital Region firefighters regularly put their lives on the line to protect the communities they serve. When our bravest are out on a call, the last thing they need to be worried about is the reliability and usability of their equipment. This award ensures that the brave volunteers in the Speigletown Fire Company have the tools they need to continue saving lives and safeguarding homes and businesses in their hometown community.” - Rep. Paul Tonko Read more »

"The President’s Executive Order on this issue is more than bad policy, it is a critical failure to respond to a real and proven threat to the lives and livelihood of millions of American families. This bill would stop it in its tracks.” - Rep. Paul Tonko Read more »