WASHINGTON—Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-6) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) announced today their re-election today as co-chairs of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) by fellow members. SEEC vice-chairs, Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-1), Mike Quigley (IL-05),… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko sent a blistering letter to U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing deep frustrations about significant mail delays being felt in the Capital Region and demanding explanations on operational changes the Postmaster General has made to the agency that are causing these delays.
“I am deeply troubled by reports of delayed mail… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House today to advance H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that provides needed support to local farms and dairies through reforms that improve and streamline the temporary visa program and strengthen protections for agricultural workers.
“As the grandson of dairy farmers, I recognize firsthand the… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko questioned public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, during a Congressional hearing held today on the federal government’s ongoing response to the COVID pandemic and the Biden Administration’s efforts to increase vaccine production and distribution.
Watch the full exchange here or read below for full text of Rep. Tonko’s statement and… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko added his voice to the growing number of New York lawmakers in calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign effective immediately. His statement is below:
“While I have previously called for an independent investigation—now underway—into serious and credible claims against Governor Cuomo, it has become clear the Governor has lost the public trust… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko issued a statement following the announcement that Mark Quandt, Executive Director of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, will retire after 38 years with the food bank. His statement reads:
“Mark Quandt is one of the finest people I have ever known. His work as Executive Director brought our Northeastern Regional Food Bank to new… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, two commonsense gun violence prevention measures that, taken together, would require background checks on all gun sales in the United States and close the Charleston Loophole that allowed the hate crime at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
“Our… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) reintroduced H.R. 1611, the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act. This key legislation builds upon a provision which was signed into law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act to give physical therapists in rural, medically underserved, and health professional shortage areas to the ability to use… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko questioned former EPA leaders and other experts during a hearing today exploring ways the agency can rebuild itself to better advance its founding mission of protecting human health and the environment. The hearing was held by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Remarks can be read below:
BRIEF REMARKS
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WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House today to finalize the American Rescue Plan, legislation being championed by President Biden and Congressional Democrats that delivers a lifeline to Americans in need including direct support for families and workers, resources to help safely reopen schools and—for the first time—resources and coordination for a nationwide vaccination… Read more »
