- Mr. Paul Tonko
- Current Democratic Representative
- New York District 20
- Age: 77
- Phone: (202) 225-5076
- Official Website
Trump and his GOP allies are letting costs surge out of control while gutting health care and food assistance to pay for senseless wars and vanity construction projects. Working families deserve better. Read more in this week’s newsletter: https://t.co/0o8YYf80KF
Are you or someone you know interested in attending a U.S. service academy? Next Monday, May 18th at 6:00 PM, my office is joining with @gillibrandny to host a Service Academy Information Night at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy! https://t.co/SoLD2WvNzO
RT @Acyn: Trump on Iran War: Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal? Trump: Not even a li…
My staff and I got a kick out of this incredible drawing sent to my office by a Burnt Hills resident. With or without the artwork, I'll keep speaking truth to power & pushing back against the corrupt actions of the Trump administration (though the art is very much appreciated)! https://t.co/qc3qlky998
RT @ValerieFoushee: Prediction markets and sports gambling companies have not taken the proper steps to address the normalization of online…
Last month, the people of Virginia cast their votes for a new Congressional map in a resounding push for free & fair elections. Today, the VA Supreme Court threw out that voter-approved map. This disgraceful ruling is far from the end. We won't stop fighting to protect the will of the people. https://t.co/5xa0LKUxM3
Today, I visited a home in Rensselaer County undergoing weatherization improvements to discuss how my Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act can help more families save on their energy bills while making their homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient. https://t.co/uYdn1NIpUW
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! Our civil servants keep our nation running—providing education, healthcare, public safety & more. While Trump and his administration try to hollow out our public workforce, I'll keep standing against these attacks and standing up for our selfless public servants.
Today, I stood with community leaders from across our Capital Region to unveil a slate of 20 local projects for which I’ll be fighting for federal dollars through the FY2027 Community Project Funding process. https://t.co/f5bHcRyjPE
Congratulations to Sofia of Shaker High School, this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner for NY-20! Her piece, titled “Composed” will head to DC to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. 1/2 https://t.co/nWpX2QpL6u
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Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Environment (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
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Committee on the Budget
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HRES.1290 - 2026-05-14
Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes. -
HR.8241 - 2026-04-09
Power for the People Act of 2026 -
HR.8209 - 2026-04-06
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. -
HRES.1060 - 2026-02-11
Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2026, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day". -
HR.6918 - 2025-12-19
Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025 -
HR.6822 - 2025-12-17
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025 -
HR.6676 - 2025-12-11
State Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2025 -
HRES.903 - 2025-11-20
Expressing support for the designation of November as "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month". -
HR.5762 - 2025-10-14
New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act of 2025 -
HR.5123 - 2025-09-03
Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025 -
HR.4744 - 2025-07-23
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025 -
HR.4745 - 2025-07-23
Medicaid Bump Act -
HR.4619 - 2025-07-22
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 -
HR.3742 - 2025-06-04
Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025 -
HR.2586 - 2025-04-01
Reentry Act of 2025 -
HRES.253 - 2025-03-25
Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder. -
HR.2087 - 2025-03-11
SAFE Bet Act of 2025 -
HRES.209 - 2025-03-10
Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2025, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day". -
HR.1355 - 2025-02-13
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 -
HR.1106 - 2025-02-06
Scientific Integrity Act
| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
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| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 20 |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 21 |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | House of Representatives | Representative | New York (NY) | 21 |
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