Paul Tonko

Bills Paul Tonko Sponsored

• TIME Act of 2026 (H.R. 10611, In Committee)
• Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 1555, Introduced)
• Regional Energy Hubs Act of 2026 (H.R. 10469, In Committee)
• State Energy Oversight Act of 2026 (H.R. 10468, In Committee)
• Data Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026 (H.R. 10467, In Committee)
• End Energy Hardship Act (H.R. 10466, In Committee)
• Good Energy Jobs Act of 2026 (H.R. 10402, In Committee)
• Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 (H.R. 9975, In Committee)
• Disability Community Act of 2026 (H.R. 9940, In Committee)
• To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. (H.R. 8209, Out of Committee)
• Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 1290, Introduced)
• Power for the People Act of 2026 (H.R. 8241, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Tonko spoke on the floor 49 times on 40 session days in the 119th Congress.

• House, September 2, 2026, 538 wordsGiving Voice to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles

  I thank the gentleman from Illinois, Representative Jackson, for bringing us together for a discussion and dialogue on what is an essential wrongdoing of late by this administration: denying the opportunity, the concept, of DEI.

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• House, July 23, 2026, 186 wordsHonoring Life of Bishop Mckinley B. Johnson

  I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of Bishop McKinley B. Johnson, who passed away last week after seven decades of service to the Albany community as a faith leader and a powerful moral conscience.

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• House, July 22, 2026, 225 wordsConcurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

  Republican leadership has claimed that this proposal will address our Nation's most immediate priorities. That could not be further from the truth.

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• House, July 20, 2026, 200 wordsReauthorizing the Kay Hagan Tick Act

  I rise in strong support of the Kay Hagan Tick Act legislation that I am leading along with my colleagues, Representatives Chris Smith, Lloyd Doggett, and Tom Kean.

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• House, July 20, 2026, 270 wordsAccelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act

  I rise in strong support of the AADAPT Act, legislation I am proud to be co-leading along with my good friends and colleagues Representatives Troy Balderson, Nanette Barragan, and Darin LaHood.

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• House, July 20, 2026, 211 wordsDeondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2025

  I rise in strong support of the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act and applaud my colleagues, Representative Diana DeGette and Richard Hudson, for championing this critical piece of legislation.

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• House, June 30, 2026, 286 wordsHonoring Pride Month

  I thank Representative Takano for yielding and for bringing us together for this Special Order hour.

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• House, June 9, 2026, 209 wordsSecure America Act

  I have spent my career fighting to improve mental health care in our schools and communities.

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• House, May 15, 2026, 217 wordsRecognizing Reverend O. Robert Demartinis

  I rise today to recognize a man of unyielding faith, compassion, and love, Reverend O. Robert DeMartinis, known to New York's capital region as Father Bob. This year celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

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• House, May 13, 2026, 560 wordsNationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

  I have concerns about how this bill is being considered today.

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New York in Congress →

• Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D, Senate)
• Charles E. Schumer (D, Senate)
• Yvette D. Clarke (D, House)
• Adriano Espaillat (D, House)
• Andrew R. Garbarino (R, House)
• Laura Gillen (D, House)
• Daniel S. Goldman (D, House)
• Hakeem S. Jeffries (D, House)
• Timothy M. Kennedy (D, House)
• Nick LaLota (R, House)
• Nicholas A. Langworthy (R, House)
• George Latimer (D, House)
• Michael Lawler (R, House)
• Nicole Malliotakis (R, House)
• John W. Mannion (D, House)
• Gregory W. Meeks (D, House)
• Grace Meng (D, House)
• Joseph D. Morelle (D, House)
• Jerrold Nadler (D, House)
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D, House)
• Josh Riley (D, House)
• Patrick Ryan (D, House)
• Elise M. Stefanik (R, House)
• Thomas R. Suozzi (D, House)
• Claudia Tenney (R, House)
• Ritchie Torres (D, House)
• Nydia M. Velázquez (D, House)

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