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
As we… Read more »
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 »
WASHINGTON—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and John Katko (R-NY) and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Timothy Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act, legislation that would fund research to study the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has on the mental health of Americans, with an emphasis on its impact on children and health care providers.
This… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced the awarding of $2,551,228 to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to support scientific research in a range of areas including developing new AI technologies, molecular research and more. The awards will be administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
“Our Capital Region is known for being a hub of STEM innovation for our nation and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) introduced the Virtual Community Support Act to strengthen community-based and peer support services virtually both during and after the pandemic. Specifically, it would create a new program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide training and development to increase… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted last night to pass H.R. 1280: the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This life-saving legislation takes steps—including ending the use of all chokeholds—to put community safety and justice for all at the heart of policing culture in America. The bill takes unprecedented and needed steps to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, eliminate… Read more »
