Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Proud to be part of the successful push to restore this lifesaving support line! So grateful to all who joined us in this effort to ensure our LGBTQ+ youth have the resources they need and deserve. 0134
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Trump: “We have the BEST FINANCIAL NUMBERS EVER” Meanwhile, gas and diesel prices: 3197
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When we return to Washington, Congress must be armed with a plan of action to meaningfully respond to this cost-of-living crisis and to deliver for the American people. Read my latest newsletter for more on my push to do just that. tonko.house.gov/news/email/s... 031
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 25/09/2026New Yorkers are being forced to pay over $5,500 more for necessities since Trump took office. From cutting massively to Medicaid, to imposing reckless tariffs, to a 7 month war with Iran—Trump's actions are making life harder and more expensive for Americans. 1122
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I’m ready to get back to work, Speaker Johnson. Are you? 1161
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My visit to ICE's detention center in Batavia last month left me with more questions than answers about the treatment of detainees & operations. That's why I sent a letter to ICE and facility leadership demanding information, transparency, and a halt to the recently announced center expansion. 080
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I’m proud to announce that the 2026 NY20 Congressional App Challenge is now open! The Challenge is open to middle and high school students in NY-20 with all levels of coding experience. If you or someone you know is interested, click below to learn more! #Congress4CS tonko.house.gov/constituent-... 000
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 19/09/2026While Republicans sent us home early from Washington claiming a job well done, countless Americans continue to struggle with rising costs. I’ll keep fighting to address the affordability crisis, including taking action to lower energy costs. Read more here: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s... 0111
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Access to safe, clean drinking water is a necessity, not a luxury. Yet, EPA is considering rolling back more safety standards that protect people from cancer-causing PFAS, known as ‘forever chemicals.’ It's shameful. I stood with advocates to fight this move and protect our drinking water. 4134
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Investing in people & workers always pays off. That’s why I introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act this week, a bill that establishes strong labor standards & drives community development. Proud to be joined by Sen. Heinrich, Rep. Budzinski, and many labor & environmental groups pushing for this bill. 152
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Congress shouldn’t go home until we rein in AI. We can’t afford to wait for a disaster caused by AI before we do something. Trump, House Speaker Johnson, and Republican leadership can’t just bury their heads in the sand and ignore this issue as a so-called ‘hoax.’ We need action now. 1192
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tick season is getting worse each year, & with it, tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Congress just took action to address this threat by passing the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, legislation I co-led in the House that funds research & protects public health against tick-borne diseases. 2123
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Tonight, landmarks across the world will glow green for International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, and I’ve been proud to support the UAlbany RNA Institute’s efforts to develop treatments. 051
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Trump's illegal attempt to restrict mail-in-voting FAILED. While this administration continues to attack the fundamental right to vote, it is more important than ever to make your voice heard in our elections.nytimes.comSupreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In BallotsThe Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections. 1111
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Each year, I have the honor of nominating a group of exceptional students from our Capital Region to serve our country by attending one of our nation’s service academies. Today, I’m proud to announce that this year’s academy nomination process is now open! 110
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Across our Capital Region, communities are stepping up to support each other in challenging times – from expanding mental health services and improving access to care to honoring the spirit of service that brings us together. Read more here: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s... 164
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Today, I visited the American Red Cross’s 9/11 Day of Remembrance Blood Drive at Albany Capital Center, where I joined many members of our community who lined up to donate blood in commemoration of the lives we lost and the heroes who served on that tragic day 25 years ago. 0100
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 11/09/202625 years ago today, our nation experienced one of its darkest moments in history. We remember the thousands who died on September 11th and we honor the first responders who were a beacon of light in that darkness—bravely running into danger to save loved ones and strangers alike. 171
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Rather than advertising this fake plan that would blow an even bigger hole in the deficit, Trump could end his war with Iran and invest in social safety net programs like Medicaid & SNAP. But he won't—because he would rather line his own pockets than anyone else's.cnbc.comTrump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists sayEconomists say President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 "dividend" check could stoke inflation, further straining household finances in the long run. 02310
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Today, I was thrilled to be in Saratoga Springs to celebrate the opening of RISE’s new Homebase Clubhouse, an innovative program that will provide mental health recovery services and inclusive programming and serve as a model for similar programs in our region and beyond. 182
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 08/09/2026This morning, I visited UA Local 7’s recently opened clinic in Latham that offers high-quality, no-cost healthcare to union members and their families - showing how labor is leading the way in providing the resources working families need to navigate the affordability crisis. 171
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This Labor Day, we express our gratitude for the working men and women who drive our nation forward. We celebrate the achievements of the labor movement and the resilience of workers everywhere. Happy Labor Day! 092
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 05/09/2026This Labor Day weekend, as we honor the contributions of the hardworking people who keep our country moving every day, we must also commit to taking action to better the lives of the millions of workers struggling under the weight of Trump’s policies. Read more: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s... 093
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Science is under attack from this administration & a proposal changing how researchers receive funding would further erode public science. I'm calling for the National Science Foundation to reverse this plan to ensure we don't lose a generation of researchers & the discoveries they could make. 181
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 02/09/2026My grandparents—immigrants from Poland—believed passionately in the American dream. With their brutal crackdown, this administration is traumatizing generations of immigrants & their families and extinguishing that dream for so many. 1/2 195
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We're now 6 months into Trump's war with Iran that he claimed would last 6 weeks. While the president rakes in millions from oil stocks—Americans are paying hundreds more for gas, groceries & other necessities. Enough. Taxpayer dollars need to go towards lowering costs, not endless foreign wars.cbsnews.comLive Updates: Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sightPresident Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail. 0114
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Great to be in Watervliet last night to speak with residents about their concerns with the rising cost of living here in our region and beyond. The stories I heard will fill my voice as I return to Washington to fight for Democrats’ agenda to build an America families can afford. 162
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Last night, I was proud to bring together more than 30 local housing organizations to host a Capital Region Housing Expo and help my constituents understand and navigate today’s housing landscape and find resources to secure safe, stable, and affordable housing. 280
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 24/08/2026No kid should be turned away from a publicly-funded preschool program because of who they or their parents are. I joined the Equality Caucus to urge SCOTUS to uphold the decades of progress made in the fight for equality & to reject efforts for new religious exemptions to nondiscrimination laws. 060
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 24/08/2026REMINDER: I’m hosting a Capital Region Housing Expo TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at SUNY Schenectady County Community College to help you get the information you need to secure safe, stable, and affordable housing. 130
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 20/08/2026So grateful to leadership and staff at the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center (MACSC) for letting me stop by their summer camp! Programs like these offering affordable, safe, and fun childcare bring support to workers, peace of mind to parents, and joy to kids. It's a win-win-win. 060
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 19/08/2026One of the main drivers of our nation’s growing affordability crisis is the rising cost of housing. That’s why I’m hosting a Capital Region Housing Expo on Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at SUNY Schenectady County Community College to help you get the resources you need. 153
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Today, I continued my Affordability Tour across our Capital Region with a stop at the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center’s Summer Camp to speak about the Child Care for Every Community Act – a bill I co-sponsor that would make affordable childcare accessible to every American family. 151
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Excited to be in Troy today to celebrate the groundbreaking for Phase 2 of the Little Italy Marketplace, a new community gathering space that is transforming a vacant lot into a community piazza and park for neighborhood programming, events, and community gathering. 171
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Today marks 91 years of Social Security! For nearly a century, Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial stability for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Americans have earned this benefit, and I'm fighting to protect it. Hands off our Social Security! 091
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026ICE is preparing to spend $10-20 million in taxpayer dollars on “shock gloves” that incapacitate people through intense pain. This will not make anyone safer. It simply arms Trump's ICE goons with yet another dangerous tool to harm our neighbors. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...pbs.orgICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuseICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,” according to a notice published Monday and revealed first ... 071
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Today, I stood alongside union workers and clean energy leaders in Albany to highlight the devastating economic and environmental impact of Donald Trump’s decision to decimate the U.S. offshore wind industry by spending billions of taxpayer dollars to cancel offshore wind leases. 1112
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I was grateful today for the opportunity to tour Wright Electric’s facility in Malta to learn more about this local company’s work developing the next generation of advanced electric power systems right here in our Capital Region. 171
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 12/08/2026By ignoring pediatricians and infectious disease experts, the Trump Administration is putting children's lives at risk. Vaccines are safe, effective, and vital tools protecting kids and infants from life-threatening diseases. We must trust science and protect public health.washingtonpost.comWhat does Trump’s executive order on vaccines mean for my kids?Federal vaccine recommendations have not changed yet, and a legal battle is likely. 0124
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Today, I continued my Affordability Tour across our region with a stop in Albany to highlight how the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub helps lower energy costs for local families – and to announce my Regional Energy Hubs Act that will support similar organizations nationwide. 151
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This is a frightening, painful time for our immigrant communities. Through it all, immigration advocacy groups are doing the hard but vital work to support our friends, neighbors, and families. I visited many of these local orgs to express my gratitude for their tireless, compassionate work. 0114
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 07/08/2026The president keeps boasting this is the best economy ever. While that's true for him and his billionaire buddies, the reality is far worse for working Americans. Trump's tariffs, war of choice with Iran, and immigration crackdown are making life harder for so many living paycheck to paycheck.nytimes.comJobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Job Market Shrinks UnexpectedlyEmployers shed 23,000 jobs in July, and gains in previous months were revised down sharply, in a downbeat report that suggests the labor market is weaker than previously believed. 072
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Proud to visit Hometown Health Centers in Schenectady this morning to present a copy of a congressional record statement I authored in honor of National Health Center Week to thank this outstanding organization for their service to our communities! 1101
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Today, I paid an unannounced visit to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia to conduct oversight at this facility where many members of our Capital Region community have been held after Trump’s out-of-control ICE agents seized them off the street. Here’s what I saw. 1142
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Today, I was joined by state and local officials in the Town of Coeymans and the Village of Ravena to tour areas damaged by this week’s historic flooding. I saw devastating storm damage at several sites, but I also saw the powerful resilience of these communities. 282
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Great to be at UAlbany this afternoon to attend the culminating symposium for the Summer Research Program and see the hands-on research experiences undertaken by these outstanding students on their way to research careers in STEM fields! 071
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Today, I kicked off my summer Affordability Tour with a stop at the Albany Children’s Environmental Center to highlight how the soon-to-be-introduced Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act will help families afford the care they need — particularly for conditions like asthma. 151
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Thrilled to be at HVCC’s new Applied Technology Education Center today to mark the completion of this state-of-the-art facility that will enable HVCC to train the next generation of skilled technicians who will bolster our local workforce in areas of key demand. 270
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Republicans aren’t working for the American people — they’re only working for themselves. This week’s GOP budget resolution and other Republican actions will do nothing to better the lives of working people or stop GOP corruption. Read more here: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...tonko.house.govRepresentative Paul D. Tonko 081
Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Proud this morning to welcome two Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom, Mr. John Slinger and Mr. Chris Webb, to our Capital Region for a weekend visit. I look forward to discussing areas of cooperation and showing our friends from the UK all our region has to offer! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 091