WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to help protect our nation’s children from lead exposure. H.R. 5552, the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, strengthens federal initiatives aimed at childhood lead screening, reporting, and prevention. The bill also codifies into law the CDC’s Advisory Committee… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act. This bill directs the US Treasury Secretary to produce a commemorative $5 gold coin, $1 silver coin, and a half-dollar coin to honor the canal’s bicentennial and highlight the tremendous contributions the Erie Canal has… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the announcement today that Social Security benefits will receive an increase of 5.9 percent for 64 million Social Security beneficiaries and 8 million Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries in 2022. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the largest seen in 39 years.
“Social Security serves as a lifeline for millions of seniors.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, marked Manufacturing Day today by announcing a grant totaling $753,546 awarded to FuzeHub, Inc. to provide guidance and support startup creation for manufacturing and technology companies across New York State. The award will be delivered by the Economic Development Administration.
“As an engineer,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko joined a press conference with the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force announcing their legislative agenda for this Congress, which includes four key bills championed by Tonko. This slate of Tonko-led bills includes:
The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act that would remove bureaucratic barriers blocking access to the safe,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement today about efforts in Congress to advance President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda:
“Throughout my entire career, I have been working towards and preparing for the opportunity to enact meaningful, transformative climate legislation that delivers for the people. With President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that nearly 20 schools across the Capital Region will be receiving a total of $6,015,990 to help expand and improve internet access for students and teachers. The funding is being administered by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, established under the Tonko-backed American Rescue… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today voted to advance H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation that will uphold access to reproductive health care for everyone across America, free from dangerous state bans and restrictions like the SB8 abortion law implemented in Texas.
“Today Congress took urgent action to uphold our constitution and protect the reproductive… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today to announce the final rule to implement major climate legislation Tonko authored that was signed… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered the House passage of a provision he championed to support America’s Heritage Areas, including the Erie Canalway and the Hudson River Valley in the Capital Region. The provision, advanced last night as part of must-pass legislation, would provide continued federal support for 30 National Heritage Areas set to expire or hit their funding caps… Read more »
