Washington, D.C.—Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all of Washington and Saratoga Counties. This measure would expand opportunities for both counties to participate in federal grant programs, increase tourism, and support economic… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) released the following statement today after being officially inducted as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC):
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to enact bold and thoughtful progressive policies—from tackling our climate crisis and centering environmental justice concerns to addressing our nation’s mental… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) decried the vote by Republicans tonight to pass legislation that eliminates federal funding delivered to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding, advanced by House Democrats last year, set out to help the agency ensure Americans received their tax returns quickly and to make billionaires and wealthy… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today joined his colleagues and released a statement below marking two years since the violent attack by insurrectionists on the U.S. Capitol building:
“Two years ago today—as Congress met to ratify the will of the American people and certify President Biden as the winner of the election—a violent mob tore through the U.S. Capitol, incensed and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) celebrated the passage of key provisions he championed in the year-end federal spending bill.
“The historic investments advanced in our bipartisan omnibus package are a reflection of America’s deepest values,” Congressman Tonko said. “I’m proud to vote for this legislation that works to drive innovation, support our most… 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—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today cheered the passage of his bipartisan National Heritage Area Act in the House of Representatives. Tonko’s bipartisan legislation, which he introduced alongside Rep. David McKinley (R-WV), tackles the current patchwork system for maintaining National Heritage Areas by reauthorizing all Areas for the next 15 years and establishing clear,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) cheered the inclusion of his bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act in the federal funding package expected to be made law this week. The MAT Act eliminates the redundant requirement that practitioners apply for a separate waiver through the DEA to prescribe buprenorphine for substance use disorder treatment.
“The overdose… Read more »
ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced a slate of 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District totaling $12,849,613 that he secured as part of the final 2023 appropriations government funding package.
“The community projects in our Capital Region bring incredible promise for our communities with key investments… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted with the House today to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden’s desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality, including upholding couples’ right to equal protection under federal law and requiring states to recognize valid out-of-state marriages.
“Today is a victory for human rights and… Read more »
