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Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

8/23/2025, 7:45 AM

Paul Tonko Congressional Service

Paul Tonko is a United States Congressman for the state of New York. Paul currently serves as a House Representative for the state of New York and has served a total of 8 terms in congress.

Paul Tonko has participated in over 1409 voting sessions, sponsored over 208 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4382 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Paul Tonko supports policies to strengthen the middle class, increase job opportunities, and enhance economic equality. He generally advocates for fiscal policies that benefit working families and promote economic growth through infrastructure investments.


Agriculture

Liberal

Paul Tonko supports sustainable agricultural practices and policies that benefit small and family-owned farms. He emphasizes the importance of conservation and innovation in agriculture to ensure long-term food security and environmental health.


Immigration

Liberal

Paul Tonko advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for Dreamers. He emphasizes humane treatment and the importance of family reunification.


Education

Liberal

Paul Tonko supports increased federal investment in public education, from pre-K through higher education. He advocates for making college more affordable and reducing student loan debt.


Energy

Liberal

Paul Tonko promotes a transition to renewable energy sources and supports policies that increase energy efficiency. He is a proponent of investing in clean energy technology to combat climate change and create jobs.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Paul Tonko is a strong advocate for aggressive action on climate change. He supports legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and believes in the urgent need for transitioning to a sustainable energy economy.


Healthcare

Liberal

Paul Tonko supports expanding access to healthcare and strengthening the Affordable Care Act. He advocates for policies that reduce healthcare costs for families and protect those with pre-existing conditions.


Housing

Liberal

Paul Tonko supports policies that address affordable housing shortages and homelessness. He advocates for increased federal investment in housing assistance programs and development of low-income housing.


Transportation

Liberal

Paul Tonko emphasizes the importance of investing in modernizing the transportation infrastructure. He advocates for policies that improve transit systems, roads, bridges, and promote environmentally friendly transportation solutions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Paul Tonko supports expanding veterans' access to healthcare and other services. He advocates for policies that improve mental health care, job opportunities, and housing for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

Paul Tonko advocates for protecting and expanding voting rights. He supports measures to increase voter access, such as same-day registration and preventing voter suppression.

Contact Paul Tonko

Phone Number

(202) 225-5076


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2269 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Bill HR 8195April 18, 2026
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.
Bill HRES 253March 26, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2025, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day".
Bill HRES 209April 3, 2025
Medicaid Bump Act
Bill HR 4745August 6, 2025
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025
Bill HR 4744August 5, 2025
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025
Bill HR 4619July 31, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Bill HRES 70February 26, 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 68February 19, 2025
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.
Bill HRES 67January 27, 2025
Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2025, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
Bill HRES 649August 13, 2025
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
Bill HRES 617August 2, 2025