Paul Tonko

Today, I introduced an amendment to Republican's budget plan that would ensure Trump's slush fund for January 6th rioters never sees the light of day. Congress must focus on cutting costs for Ameri...

My statement on the amendment cutting U.S. military funding to Israel.

Abolish ICE. Now.

As usual, Mbappé is right on target. During my efforts to advance legislation that reins in the rampant, unrestricted sports betting industry, I've met with many individuals and families harmed by ...

Honored to be at the Port of Albany yesterday to meet with the students and faculty of @maritimecollege aboard their new state-of-the-art training ship Empire State VII to discuss the school’s hist...

A Day in the Life of U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko Around Saratoga Springs 🇺🇸 We spent the day with @reppaultonko as he goes @aroundsaratogasprings with stops at some of Saratoga’s most iconic histo...

Great to stop by the @nysmuseum this afternoon to check out their new Revolutionary New York exhibit: a reminder to all of us of the role our Capital Region played in the American Revolution and of...

Today, I was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for @togakidsmuseum’s new Fab Lab Exhibit, part of the @globalfoundries.us CHIPS community investment plan to promote STEM education and connect loca...

2BD’s own Producer Jonah spent a day in the life with Congressman Paul Tonko… and has the selfies to prove it 🤳 Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of @reppaultonko as he ...

America’s history—just like any nation's—is deeply fraught and sometimes painful. Our museums honor those complex chapters with care and honesty. We cannot erase that history and call those who ...

Did you know: a part of NY-20’s history resides in our Capitol in DC! The painting of a key U.S. victory at Saratoga marked a turning point in our fight for independence. It serves as a powerful re...

My statement on the passing of Harbe Nagi and on the disgusting Islamophobic comments posted online in the wake of his loss:

After yet another blow from the Supreme Court to erase trans kids, I stood on the House Floor to recommit to defending the rights of our LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month may be over, but the fight aga...

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." — Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1 The Constitution is clear. SCO...

We should be celebrating the enactment of a landmark affordable housing bill this week. Instead, Republican leadership sent Congress home—all because Trump would rather make it harder for Americans...

Trump promised zero taxpayer dollars would be used to fund his White House ballroom. Reports proved he lied. I joined my colleagues in the Budget Committee to demand an investigation into his shady...

Cruelty. Plain and simple.

Congress passed the biggest housing affordability bill in a generation with massive support from Democrats and Republicans. Now, Trump is throwing a hissy fit and holding up the bill—all to try and...

Today marks 4 years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 4 years of judges and politicians having a say over doctors and patients on their health care decisions. I'll keep up the fight a...

Today, we mark the triumph of freedom over bondage, and of justice over injustice. As we celebrate Juneteenth across our Capital Region and nation, let us commit, now and always, to the ongoing pur...