Today, Congressman Paul Tonko announced he will support the recently negotiated agreement that cuts off Iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon. The Congressman's full remarks can be found below and linked to here. Read more

After careful consideration and many meetings with local and national stakeholders including President Obama, members of the Cabinet, national security officials who have served both Republican and Democratic administrations, scientists and local faith and civic groups, I agree with the majority of Americans — that the Iran deal is an important step forward in dealing with a regime that is otherwise on the brink of developing a nuclear weapon. This agreement has the potential not only to avoid m... Read more

Congressman Paul Tonko released the following statement in response to today's release of the final Clean Power Plan by President Obama and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy: Read more

Congressman Paul Tonko announced today that the Albany County Airport Authority will receive $1,153,216 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to rehabilitate the terminal building at Albany International Airport. The project will fund the first of two phases to replace approximately 126,000 square feet of the terminal roof that has reached the end of its useful life. Read more

Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) today asked Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to cancel recess, citing an extensive list of tasks left untouched by the House Majority. The U.S. House of Representatives now stands in recess for almost six weeks until Tuesday, September 8. Tonko released the following statement in support of his request. Read more

Today, Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) sent a letter to President Barack Obama, asking the White House to hold an official ceremony honoring American Pharoah and the team that guided him on his historic Triple Crown run this year. The letter reads, in part: Read more

Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) released the following statement in response to the landmark deal announced by the White House to curb Iran's nuclear program. Read more

Today, Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) released a Department of Transportation (DOT) report showcasing infrastructure needs in New York and highlighting the need for immediate action with only 21 days left until the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) expires on July 31st. Republican House Leadership was only able to extend the HTF for two months when it expired at the end of May, extending uncertainty for thousands of infrastructure projects and well-paying jobs across the state of New York and nationwide. Read more

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