WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Jared Huffman (D-CA), and Senator Angus King (I-ME) today introduced in the House and Senate the POWER our Reservoirs Act (Protect our Waters and Expand Renewables on our Reservoirs Act), legislation that would advance clean energy production and drought protection at America’s federal water reservoirs.
“We must use every… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) delivered a statement on the House floor today strongly opposing the GOP bill, H.R. 1.
His full floor statement can be viewed HERE or read below as prepared for delivery.
M. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1, the Polluters Over People Act.
When House Democrats had an opportunity to bring an H.R. 1 to the floor, it was to protect… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) has again been selected to serve on key House subcommittees focused on energy and environmental issues. Anchored by his role as Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials, Tonko will also serve on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security,… Read more »
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 »
