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Rep. Tonko Slams House Republican Effort to Eliminate Ethics Oversight Office
January 3, 2017
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Tonko issued a public rebuke today in response to jockeying by House Republicans following an overnight vote that would have eliminated the independent oversight powers of the Office of Congressional Ethics. Republican leaders were forced to discard the proposal amidst public outcry over the effort, including by President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement, Rep. Tonko condemned the Republican move and praised members of the public for voicing overwhelming opposition... More

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Rep. Paul Tonko's 2016 Year in Review
December 14, 2016
In 2016, Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) built on previous years of success in working across the aisle to pass legislation that supports Capital Region job creators, makes our water safer, combats the opioid crisis, provides relief to those living with mental illness, enhances public health, protects consumers, and sets the nation on its clearest path yet to overcoming Alzheimer’s disease. Below is an abbreviated list of bills and other policy measures Tonko introduced and/or shepherded through ... More

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Tonko Statement on Trump Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department He Vowed to Abolish
December 13, 2016
ALBANY – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement in response to news that President-elect Donald J. Trump plans to nominate former Texas Governor Rick Perry as his first Energy Secretary. “Today, Mr. Trump nominated Governor Perry, a man who stated he wants to abolish the Department of Energy, to head the very same agency. While I am hopeful to work with any cabinet nomination the President-elect makes, I am worried that this choice will set our nation and our national se... More

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Tonko Bill to Protect Consumers to Become Law
December 8, 2016
WASHINGTON – Legislation Congressman Paul Tonko introduced in April with Tennessee Republican Marsha Blackburn passed the United States House last night and has been sent to the White House for President Barack Obama’s signature into law. The Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act would make use of computer hacking software to circumvent security measures employed by ticketing sites an “unfair and deceptive practice” under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and a crime under Title 18 of the U.S. C... More

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Provisions of Tonko’s AQUA Act and Safe Drinking Water Legislation Included in Infrastructure Bill
December 8, 2016
Congressman Paul Tonko’s work to improve water infrastructure and enhance the safety of drinking water in our schools, homes and businesses advanced today as the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act passed the U.S. House of Representative and will be signed into law by President Obama before the end of the year. The bill included several provisions Tonko has introduced in the House this year with his AQUA Act and legislation updating the Safe Drinking Water Act. In October, Tonko... More

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