Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

1/21/2025, 6:00 PM

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 1292 voting sessions, sponsored over 198 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4084 individual bills.

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Phone Number
(202) 225-5076
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
2269 Rayburn House Office Building
Zip Code
20515

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.
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Paul Tonko Latest Financials

Paul Tonko 2026 Campaign Financials

During the 2026 election cycle, Paul Tonko's raised over $113,610.43 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $186,014.25 during the 2026 election. Paul's campaign spent $135,614.25 in operating expenses. Paul Tonko reported $527,559.90 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$113,610.43
Contributions by Individuals$56,240.43
Contributions by Political Parties$57,370.00
Disbursements$186,014.25
Refunded Contributions$0.00
Remaining Cash on Hand$527,559.90

Super PAC Contributions to Paul Tonko's 2026 Election

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$9.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $9.00, reported as In-House Fundraising Services () to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN in support of Paul Tonko's election run.

Supporting and Opposing Paul Tonko's 2026 Election

LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA in opposition to$294.78
The LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $294.78 in opposition to Paul Tonko's 2014 election run.
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND in support of$2,739.42
The CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $2,739.42 in support of Paul Tonko's 2012 election run.
SEIU LOCAL 200 UNITED in support of$168.28
The SEIU LOCAL 200 UNITED Political Action Committee spent $168.28 in support of Paul Tonko's 2012 election run.
NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION - COPE in support of$14.65
The NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION - COPE Political Action Committee spent $14.65 in support of Paul Tonko's 2012 election run.
AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE in support of$542.79
The AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $542.79 in support of Paul Tonko's 2010 election run.
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND in support of$1,769.23
The CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,769.23 in support of Paul Tonko's 2010 election run.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS in support of$845.00
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Political Action Committee spent $845.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2008 election run.
NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION PEF COPE in support of$2,422.00
The NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION PEF COPE Political Action Committee spent $2,422.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2008 election run.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS in support of$5,214.00
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS Political Action Committee spent $5,214.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2008 election run.
AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE in support of$144.00
The AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $144.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2008 election run.
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND in support of$10,381.00
The CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $10,381.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2008 election run.
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA ACTION FUND in support of$672.40
The ENVIRONMENT AMERICA ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $672.40 in support of Paul Tonko's 2024 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2024 election run.
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA ACTION FUND in support of$49.92
The ENVIRONMENT AMERICA ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $49.92 in support of Paul Tonko's 2022 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2022 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES in support of$8.68
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES Political Action Committee spent $8.68 in support of Paul Tonko's 2022 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2020 election run.
TOGETHER WE THRIVE in support of$750.00
The TOGETHER WE THRIVE Political Action Committee spent $750.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2020 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES in support of$59.76
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES Political Action Committee spent $59.76 in support of Paul Tonko's 2020 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2018 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$20.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $20.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2016 election run.
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC in support of$419.94
The ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC Political Action Committee spent $419.94 in support of Paul Tonko's 2014 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2014 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$310.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $310.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2012 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Paul Tonko's 2010 election run.

Paul Tonko's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 99 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 98 - On Passage
PassedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 97 - On Motion to Recommit
FailedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 96 - On Passage
PassedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 95 - On Passage
PassedApril 9, 2025

Latest Bills

Stop Raising Prices on Food Act
Bill HR 2842April 26, 2025
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
Bill HR 2855April 26, 2025
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
Bill HR 2850April 26, 2025
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Bill HR 2840April 26, 2025
Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Bill HR 2843April 26, 2025
Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act
Bill HR 2856April 26, 2025
Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
Bill HR 2852April 26, 2025
Drain the Swamp Act
Bill HR 2857April 26, 2025
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Bill HR 2848April 26, 2025
Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Bill HR 2844April 26, 2025
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
Reentry Act of 2025
Bill HR 2586April 22, 2025
To establish minimum Federal standards for sports betting, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2087March 12, 2025
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Bill HR 1355March 14, 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 January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
Bill HRES 61February 7, 2025
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 341April 25, 2025