AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement today on the passing of Walter Robb, local philanthropist and renowned chemical engineer at GE who shaped the careers of many entrepreneurs in the Capital Region .
“On Monday, our Capital Region lost an incredible leader, innovator and hero. Dr. Walter Robb spent his 92 years tirelessly working to improve our… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Representatives Paul D. Tonko, Doris Matsui, Joseph P. Kennedy, III and Scott Peters led a letter signed by 74 bipartisan members sent to House leadership today requesting that the next coronavirus response package address the mental health challenges associated with this public health crisis.
“The threat of coronavirus has instilled in so many of us an unprecedented feeling… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that his offices are serving constituents remotely in order to protect public health and address the spread of coronavirus.
Staff members have worked remotely since last Friday. They will continue to address the needs of constituents, including federal casework issues, meeting requests (which will be conducted via telephone),… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted earlier this morning to pass H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which bolsters federal response to coronavirus to protect American’s health and safety and provide additional funding to address the economic impact caused by the pandemic. The bill includes a provision authored by Tonko and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) that… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko and Congressman Andy Barr, released the following statement after the indictment of 27 individuals in a horse doping scandal.
“Today’s indictments underscore the pressing need for the development of uniform racing standards under one independent regulatory body. It is abundantly clear that the current system of 38 separate jurisdictions leaves a… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today to advance H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, out of the House of Representatives. The supplemental package provides $8.3 billion to fund a nationwide response to combat the coronavirus.
“Countless lives depend on an immediate and substantial response by the federal government to stop the… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko spoke today in ardent support of two ground-breaking bills that would work to combat the opioid epidemic and expand addiction treatment to all Americans during a hearing in the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. H.R.2482, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act would remove pointless barriers preventing medical professionals from… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko slammed actions by the Trump Administration to steal funding from vital substance abuse, mental health and home heating programs. The Trump Administration plans to shift more than $5 million in funding appropriated for addressing the overdose and suicide epidemics and more than $37 million from the Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) in order to… Read more »
ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced this morning that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award major grants to eight public housing authorities in the Capital Region totaling $9,763,637. The funding will allow these local agencies to make needed investments to repair and improve their properties.
“Our Capital Region communities are stronger… Read more »
ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko sent a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper today requesting information on the transportation, storage, and disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and/or aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) generated by the Department of Defense by Norlite, LLC or its parent company Tradebe USA at the company’s facility in… Read more »
