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Paul Tonko

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Paul Tonko

@RepPaulTonko

Engineer. Ice cream lover. Congressman for #NY20 Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs & more 🇺🇸

Joined October 2009

Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
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As we continue to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, I’ve been reminded often of the powerful role our past plays in shaping our present and future. This week, I spent time with those who help keep that history alive in our region. Read more here: tonko.house.gov/news/email/sho…
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 10
As usual, Mbappé is right on target. During my efforts to advance legislation that reins in the rampant, unrestricted sports betting industry, I've met with many individuals and families harmed by this addiction. It's past time we respond to this crisis and pass my SAFE Bet Act.
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 9
Honored to be at the Port of Albany yesterday to meet with the students and faculty of @MaritimeCollege aboard their new state-of-the-art training ship to discuss the school’s history, training mission, and its critical role in developing New York’s maritime workforce.
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 8
Today, I was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for the Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s new Fab Lab Exhibit, part of @GlobalFoundries CHIPS community investment plan to promote STEM education and connect local children and families to New York’s burgeoning semiconductor industry!
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 7
America’s history—just like any nation's—is deeply fraught and sometimes painful. Our museums honor those complex chapters with care and honesty. We cannot erase that history and call those who tell that true story extremists. Trump’s attacks don’t make our nation stronger. It
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
Jul 7
A new White House report accuses current Smithsonian leadership of imposing a “radical, activist ideology” on the museums and refusing to tell “the noble, honest story of the great country we know and love.” Read more about the report here: wapo.st/4brivrw
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 4
As we mark our nation’s 250th birthday, let us recommit ourselves to the struggle to build an America that truly lives up to our founding ideals and embraces the diversity that makes our country strong. Read more in this week’s newsletter: tonko.house.gov/news/email/sho…
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 2
Did you know: a part of NY-20’s history resides in our Capitol in DC! The painting of a key U.S. victory at Saratoga marked a turning point in our fight for independence. It is a powerful reminder that ordinary people—united towards a noble cause—can achieve extraordinary things.
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Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 1
My statement on the passing of Harbe Nagi and on the disgusting Islamophobic comments posted online in the wake of his loss:
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 1
After yet another blow from the Supreme Court to erase trans kids, I stood on the House Floor to recommit to defending the rights of our LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month may be over, but the fight against hate and for human dignity and equality for all will never stop.
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Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jul 1
If you or someone you know needs a place to keep cool from the extreme heat sweeping across much of our Capital Region this week and into this weekend, check out the New York State Department of Health’s Cooling Center Finder to find a location near you! experience.arcgis.com/experience/20d…
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Jake Sherman
@JakeSherman
Jul 1
they did that already. Democrats and Republicans passed a housing bill. it got massive bipartisan support. Trump hasn't signed it
Acyn
@Acyn
Jun 30
Vance: I would love it if Democrats were willing to work with us on lowering housing prices and gas prices
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Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jun 30
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." — Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1 The Constitution is clear. SCOTUS's ruling cements that fact. NO president or administration can erase it.
Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jun 26
We should be celebrating the enactment of a landmark affordable housing bill this week. Instead, Republican leadership sent Congress home—all because Trump would rather make it harder for Americans to vote than lower costs for families.
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Paul Tonko
@RepPaulTonko
Jun 26
Trump promised zero taxpayer dollars would be used to fund his White House ballroom. Reports proved he lied. I joined my colleagues in @HouseBudgetDems to demand an investigation into his shady use of taxpayer dollars to build a ballroom for him and his billionaire friends.