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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

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.
Bill HJRES 199July 3, 2026
Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.
Bill HRES 1418July 3, 2026
To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7254July 3, 2026
Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act
Bill HR 8913July 3, 2026
DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025
Bill HR 3491July 3, 2026
To reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.
Bill HR 9589July 3, 2026
To amend section 304 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to affirm access for congressional election observers to primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9577July 3, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1414July 3, 2026
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reallocate unobligated funding for tenant-based assistance to public housing agencies which are in need of more funding for tenant-based assistance.
Bill HR 9584July 3, 2026
To provide rental vouchers for the homeless, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9281July 3, 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