Tonko Statement on Conclusion of 25+ Hour Long House Democrat Sit-In Demanding Congressional Action on Gun Violence
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“I look forward to continuing this fight and crossing the next bridge on the way to fulfilling our responsibility to keep Americans safe." Tonko Statement on House Democrat Sit-In Demanding Congressional Action on Gun Violence
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"...It is time for action,” said Tonko. Tonko Statement on Orlando Shooting
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement in response to Sunday morning’s shooting in Orlando, marking the worst mass shooting in American history. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by what is now the deadliest mass shooting in American history. However, moments of silence and offering condolences are not enough. Action is needed. We… Tonko Named to Conference Committee for Energy Bill
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I ran for Congress because we have no clear, focused national energy policy, which should be one that promotes energy efficiency and renewable fuels, develops ‘green collar’ clean energy jobs, and trains a workforce to fill those new positions Tonko to Host White House Director of National Drug Control Policy At Opioid Forum Next Week in Albany
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Bearing witness to the success stories of those who battle substance use drives me to push for policies that will expand the opportunity to recover to everyone Tonko Votes Against TSCA
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We must have a strong national chemical program to protect Americans. Ultimately, this bill falls short. Tonko Plans to Oppose TSCA
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These obstacles are simply untenable for my constituents and New York State as a whole. I intend to oppose the bill. Tonko Legislation Addressing Opioid Addiction Treatment Passes House of Representatives
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Addiction is something that touches all of our lives at some point, whether personally or through family and friends, and it's time to rethink our approach to providing assistance to those struggling through some of the most challenging times imaginable. Tonko, Blackburn Lead Bipartisan Effort to Level Online Ticket Sales Playing Field for Fans of Live Entertainment
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This legislation puts a stop to this unseemly practice at its root, prohibiting use or sale of bot software and empowering consumers to fight back against price manipulators in the ticket industry. Tonko, Barr Hold Congressional Horse Caucus Hearing
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Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), the co-chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus, hosted a hearing with fellow Caucus members and leaders from the horseracing industry to discuss a path forward for H.R. 3084, the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act. Tonko and Barr introduced the legislation in July, 2015 in order to advance reforms aimed at… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |