AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today celebrated $16,210,000 in new federal funding to New York waterways delivered through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make needed repairs, replace outdated equipment, and improve resiliency for the Hudson River and the New York-New Jersey Channels. These critical investments go hand in glove with Tonko’s work to restore the region’s… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the House introduction last night of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act. The legislation includes a bill authored by Tonko, the Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act (Micro Act), bipartisan legislation he introduced last month that would… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko delivered remarks and questioned experts on his New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act during a subcommittee hearing today. Congressman Tonko’s bill was introduced in the Senate last week by Senator Cory Booker, alongside cosponsors Sens. Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Robert Menendez.
Andy Bicking, Director of Government Relations… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced that New York State is slated to receive $378.4 million this year to repair hundreds of bridges across the state in need of repair. This critical funding was delivered under the Tonko-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will fix 1,700 bridges in poor condition across the state.
“Our crumbling bridge infrastructure costs… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement today on the passing of local civil rights lawyer Peter M. Pryor:
“We have lost a local legend and a giant in the fight for equality for all. I am indeed heartbroken to hear about the passing of Peter M. Pryor. He believed wholeheartedly in the dream and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and helped further that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today celebrated a slew of sweeping clean energy initiatives announced by the Biden Administration, including a record-breaking offshore wind auction for the New York Bight, an initiative to modernize the nation’s electric grid and more.
“Clean energy offers us an incredible opportunity to create good-paying jobs, tackle the worsening climate… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul Tonko today applauded the findings of the recent report from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) detailing the accomplishments achieved as a result of the Congressman’s ACCESS BROADBAND Act, signed into law in 2020.
“With this pandemic making remote work and learning the new normal for many of us, it is clear that internet… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), author of the Scientific Integrity Act and member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, issued a statement following today’s release of a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) report of its Scientific Integrity Task Force. This report—created in response to President Biden’s call to protect… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—As Congress heads back to Washington for their first day back in session for 2022, Representative Paul D. Tonko today released his 2021 Legislative Scorecard outlining some of the major legislation he championed last year. The scorecard shows a significant record of leadership and achievement for the legislator, including sponsorship of 24 bills, 17 of which were… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today joined his colleagues in Washington to mark one year since the attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Below is a statement from the Congressman commemorating that day.
“One year ago today, as Congress gathered to do our duty confirming the Presidential election and the will of the people, a violent mob tore its way through the doors of the… Read more »
