WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Offshore Energy Modernization Act, legislation that provides a comprehensive blueprint to ensure the long-term viability and success of U.S. offshore wind development. In 2021, President Biden announced the nation’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. Tonko’s legislation implements critical measures and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Act, a bipartisan bill that will tackle the nation’s mental health crisis head-on by addressing the extensive community trauma caused by natural disasters. This innovative legislation will empower communities through a new federal grant program to craft… Read more »
Before the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was considered our nation’s greatest legislative achievement to deploy clean energy. In the past decade, policymakers have learned much from the ARRA experience, and those lessons were incorporated into IRA, putting this new legislative accomplishment on a path to transform our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko joined a subcommittee hearing today on Oversight and Investigations to examine the role of Public Relations (PR) firms in helping fossil fuel companies spread climate disinformation and hinder meaningful climate action. Tonko questioned Anne Lee Foster, Former Director of Communication and Community Engagement at Colorado Rising, a non-profit… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, transformational legislation that delivers on Democrats’ promise to fight inflation and cut costs for consumers all while taking the most aggressive action in history to combat the crisis of climate change and drive clean energy advancements.
As Chair of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko shared a statement following the agreement announced between Senator Schumer and Manchin last night on the Inflation Reduction Act that would address climate change and lower costs for Americans:
“Last night’s news is a bright spark of hope in our fight against the climate crisis.
“The Inflation Reduction Act would be the most significant action… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today released a statement following Senator Manchin’s assertion that he will not support climate and energy provisions as part of Democrat’s reconciliation package:
“To say I am frustrated by the news last night does not do this feeling justice. I’m furious.
“By tanking the climate provisions in reconciliation, Senator Manchin has destroyed our… Read more »
Washington, D.C. —Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment led by Representatives Paul Tonko (NY-20), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and David Rouzer (NC-07) that would overturn the previous administration’s 10-year moratorium on offshore wind leasing. In effect as of July 1, 2022, the moratorium prevents offshore wind leasing off the coasts of North Carolina, South… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today denounced the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA that hamstrings the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to set the strong standards needed to cut carbon pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
“With each passing day, the radical Supreme Court makes ever clearer how far they have fallen,” Congressman Tonko said.… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—In celebration of Earth Day, Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced more than $257 million in funding to be delivered to New York over the next 5 years for investments in clean transportation and climate-friendly infrastructure for New York State. This funding will be administered under the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, created by the historic… Read more »
