WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted last night to pass H. Res. 826, a House resolution expressing disapproval of the Trump Administration’s latest attacks on Medicaid that threaten the health care of millions of Americans. Last week, the Trump Administration unveiled its plan for states to convert Medicaid into a block grant program, opening the door for major cuts to services for Medicaid ... Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) offered the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address before Congress tonight: “Tonight, President Trump had the chance to outline a vision for the future that highlights the American spirit of ingenuity and innovation to solve some of our most pressing challenges – climate change, building modern infrastructure... Read more »
ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul Tonko, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, architects and lead sponsors of a comprehensive national limousine safety package in Congress (fact sheet & detailed summary) cheered today’s signing of New York State limousine safety reforms: Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20): “Our hearts remain broken for the families of the deadly Schoharie... Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment & Climate Change and a Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition, announced today that Kathy Hannun, Co-founder and President of Dandelion Energy, has accepted his invitation and will attend the 2020 State of the Union as his guest. Tonko participated in a ribbon cutting with Han... Read more »
WASHINGTON—Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Ajit Pai sent a letter to Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) today responding to Tonko’s direct outreach to the agency in recent days following reports that FCC planned to rule New York State ineligible for $16 billion in federal Phase I Rural Digital Opportunity Fund grants. Pai promised in his letter to reverse the policy targeting New York St... Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the advance of his bipartisan National Heritage Area Act in the House today following a vote by the Committee on Natural Resources to approve the legislation and send it before the House for final passage. Tonko’s legislation, which he introduced last year with Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) and recently added its 200th cosponsor in the House, tackles the c... Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko and fellow House Democrats unveiled their new framework today for a five-year, $760 billion investment to repair and upgrade the nation’s critical infrastructure. The plan includes measures to clear the massive maintenance backlog, design safer streets, increase climate resiliency and put the U.S. on a path toward zero carbon pollution from transportation. In ... Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) spoke passionately at a hearing today in support of H.R. 1754: the Horseracing Integrity Act, legislation that would establish a non-governmental anti-doping authority responsible for implementing a national, uniform medication program throughout the sport. Tonko introduced the bill last year with fellow Congressional Horse Caucus co-chair Rep. Andy Barr... Read more »
ALBANY, NY—In light of recent reports that former National Security Advisor John Bolton witnessed President Trump draw direct connections between military aid to Ukraine and the President’s demands that the Ukrainian president announce sham investigations into his political rivals, Congressman Paul D. Tonko issued the following statement: “The facts revealed through the House impeachment process m... Read more »
ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced that two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants are being awarded to the University at Albany (UAlbany) and SUNY System Administration totaling $758,701. The UAlbany grant funds research to investigate the changing chemical process occurring within clouds in the Northeastern United States. SUNY System Administration is receiving a grant to acceler... Read more »
