Rep. Paul Tonko
@reppaultonko.bsky.social
Engineer. Ice cream lover. Congressman for #NY20, including Albany, Amsterdam, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs & more
Sickened to hear yet another person has been killed by ICE in its brutal crackdown in Minnesota.
This appalling violence needs to end. ICE must leave the state immediately.
This appalling violence needs to end. ICE must leave the state immediately.
Minneapolis shooting: man shot dead by federal officers was 37-year-old US citizen, police chief says – live updates
Officials in Minneapolis plead for calm amid ‘anger and questions around what happened’; shooting comes less than three weeks after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer in the city
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Sickened to hear yet another person has been killed by ICE in its brutal crackdown in Minnesota.
This appalling violence needs to end. ICE must leave the state immediately.
This appalling violence needs to end. ICE must leave the state immediately.
With a severe winter storm coming to our Capital Region this weekend, I want to make sure you have the resources and guidance you need to keep your family safe. Please monitor your local forecasts, stock up on essentials, and stay home if possible.
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The biggest snowstorm in 2 years closes in on region
Massive storm expected to drop heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across much of the country should drop at least a foot of snow in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley.
www.timesunion.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:48 PM
With a severe winter storm coming to our Capital Region this weekend, I want to make sure you have the resources and guidance you need to keep your family safe. Please monitor your local forecasts, stock up on essentials, and stay home if possible.
www.timesunion.com/news/article...
www.timesunion.com/news/article...
ICE's actions have sparked terror and chaos in our communities. It needs to end.
When the House takes up the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later today, I will vote NO.
When the House takes up the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later today, I will vote NO.
ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old
Columbia Heights Public Schools district officials accused ICE officers of using the 5-year-old “as bait.” A 10-year-old and her mother were also detained.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
ICE's actions have sparked terror and chaos in our communities. It needs to end.
When the House takes up the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later today, I will vote NO.
When the House takes up the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later today, I will vote NO.
The President of the United States is threatening to take over another country and he can't even get the name of the country right.
Trump is now confusing Greenland and Iceland: "They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you. Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."
January 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The President of the United States is threatening to take over another country and he can't even get the name of the country right.
We’re LIVE now on YouTube for the 2026 Tax Season Webinar, where you can get expert guidance and updates to help you file your tax returns this year. Click below to tune in live or to view a recording after the webinar concludes!
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Tax Season Webinar
YouTube video by RepPaulTonko
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January 20, 2026 at 6:06 PM
We’re LIVE now on YouTube for the 2026 Tax Season Webinar, where you can get expert guidance and updates to help you file your tax returns this year. Click below to tune in live or to view a recording after the webinar concludes!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRnu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRnu...
As the Trump administration slashes vital funding, intimidates civil servants, and steps up its authoritarian crackdown on our communities, I’m fighting back against these dangerous actions with every tool at my disposal. Read more here:
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tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
January 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM
As the Trump administration slashes vital funding, intimidates civil servants, and steps up its authoritarian crackdown on our communities, I’m fighting back against these dangerous actions with every tool at my disposal. Read more here:
tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
Last year, U.S. emissions rose, as did home energy bills—a double whammy of pain to Americans' health and pocketbooks.
I introduced a bill that tackles both problems with a smart, wholesale approach to get to a carbon-free economy while lowering utility costs.
Read more about H.R. 6918👇
I introduced a bill that tackles both problems with a smart, wholesale approach to get to a carbon-free economy while lowering utility costs.
Read more about H.R. 6918👇
Tonko Reintroduces Cap & Invest Legislation to Ensure an Affordable Transition to a Carbon-Free Economy
tonko.house.gov
January 16, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Last year, U.S. emissions rose, as did home energy bills—a double whammy of pain to Americans' health and pocketbooks.
I introduced a bill that tackles both problems with a smart, wholesale approach to get to a carbon-free economy while lowering utility costs.
Read more about H.R. 6918👇
I introduced a bill that tackles both problems with a smart, wholesale approach to get to a carbon-free economy while lowering utility costs.
Read more about H.R. 6918👇
Kristi Noem is making all of us less safe and has completely lost public trust. I've signed onto articles of impeachment to hold her accountable for her actions.
January 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Kristi Noem is making all of us less safe and has completely lost public trust. I've signed onto articles of impeachment to hold her accountable for her actions.
After pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to slash $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants, HHS said they will reverse course & restore funding.
This reversal is a win for behavioral health care & will prevent needless suffering. But these cuts should never have happened.
This reversal is a win for behavioral health care & will prevent needless suffering. But these cuts should never have happened.
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
After pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to slash $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants, HHS said they will reverse course & restore funding.
This reversal is a win for behavioral health care & will prevent needless suffering. But these cuts should never have happened.
This reversal is a win for behavioral health care & will prevent needless suffering. But these cuts should never have happened.
Last night, the Trump administration took a chainsaw to billions of $$$ in mental health and addiction treatment grants that were already approved by Congress.
I led 100 members in a bipartisan letter demanding this lifesaving funding be restored immediately.
I led 100 members in a bipartisan letter demanding this lifesaving funding be restored immediately.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Last night, the Trump administration took a chainsaw to billions of $$$ in mental health and addiction treatment grants that were already approved by Congress.
I led 100 members in a bipartisan letter demanding this lifesaving funding be restored immediately.
I led 100 members in a bipartisan letter demanding this lifesaving funding be restored immediately.
I signed on. Kristi Noem needs to go and ICE's brutal activity against our communities needs to end.
I voted no last year on Republicans' Big Ugly Bill that gave $75 billion to ICE with no guardrails.
I will vote no on any budget that fails to rein in ICE's lawlessness.
I voted no last year on Republicans' Big Ugly Bill that gave $75 billion to ICE with no guardrails.
I will vote no on any budget that fails to rein in ICE's lawlessness.
Scoop: Over 50 House Democrats sign onto Kristi Noem articles of impeachment
The list of cosponsors includes several Democrats in swing districts.
www.axios.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I signed on. Kristi Noem needs to go and ICE's brutal activity against our communities needs to end.
I voted no last year on Republicans' Big Ugly Bill that gave $75 billion to ICE with no guardrails.
I will vote no on any budget that fails to rein in ICE's lawlessness.
I voted no last year on Republicans' Big Ugly Bill that gave $75 billion to ICE with no guardrails.
I will vote no on any budget that fails to rein in ICE's lawlessness.
With tax season coming up, I want to make sure you have the resources and guidance you need.
That’s why next Tuesday, 1/20 at 1PM, I’m joining with local experts to host a webinar to give you tips and updates for this tax filing season. Tune in at youtube.com/reppaultonko!
That’s why next Tuesday, 1/20 at 1PM, I’m joining with local experts to host a webinar to give you tips and updates for this tax filing season. Tune in at youtube.com/reppaultonko!
January 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
With tax season coming up, I want to make sure you have the resources and guidance you need.
That’s why next Tuesday, 1/20 at 1PM, I’m joining with local experts to host a webinar to give you tips and updates for this tax filing season. Tune in at youtube.com/reppaultonko!
That’s why next Tuesday, 1/20 at 1PM, I’m joining with local experts to host a webinar to give you tips and updates for this tax filing season. Tune in at youtube.com/reppaultonko!
25 years ago today, the Roadless Rule was created to protect millions of acres of our national forests. The Trump administration is trying to dismantle it. USDA should listen to the hundreds of thousands calling to leave this rule in place to preserve public lands for wildlife & future generations.
What is the roadless rule and why should you care about it?
What is the Roadless Rule? Why does it matter? And what does its rescission mean for some of our last remaining wild forests?
environmentamerica.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
25 years ago today, the Roadless Rule was created to protect millions of acres of our national forests. The Trump administration is trying to dismantle it. USDA should listen to the hundreds of thousands calling to leave this rule in place to preserve public lands for wildlife & future generations.
After this week of chaos and fear, I’m standing up for our communities and fighting back against Trump’s growing authoritarianism — from illegal wars abroad to ICE violence at home. Read more and share your thoughts here:
tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
After this week of chaos and fear, I’m standing up for our communities and fighting back against Trump’s growing authoritarianism — from illegal wars abroad to ICE violence at home. Read more and share your thoughts here:
tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...
In 2024, Congress passed the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, a bipartisan initiative dedicated to ending this devastating disease. One of the mandates of that law was for HHS to provide a report to Congress by January 2nd of this year. A week after that deadline, no report has come.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
In 2024, Congress passed the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, a bipartisan initiative dedicated to ending this devastating disease. One of the mandates of that law was for HHS to provide a report to Congress by January 2nd of this year. A week after that deadline, no report has come.
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Last night, the House voted to restore vital Affordable Care Act benefits and help drive down healthcare costs for millions.
The Senate must now act to pass this bill and ease the burden of rising costs being felt by so many Americans, including one of my constituents from NY-20, Mekhiya.
The Senate must now act to pass this bill and ease the burden of rising costs being felt by so many Americans, including one of my constituents from NY-20, Mekhiya.
Driving down healthcare costs
YouTube video by RepPaulTonko
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January 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Last night, the House voted to restore vital Affordable Care Act benefits and help drive down healthcare costs for millions.
The Senate must now act to pass this bill and ease the burden of rising costs being felt by so many Americans, including one of my constituents from NY-20, Mekhiya.
The Senate must now act to pass this bill and ease the burden of rising costs being felt by so many Americans, including one of my constituents from NY-20, Mekhiya.
After months of pressure, Democrats forced a vote to extend ACA subsidies and provide relief to the tens of millions of Americans who are seeing their healthcare premiums skyrocket.
The House vote to renew those benefits is TODAY. I’ll be voting yes.
The House vote to renew those benefits is TODAY. I’ll be voting yes.
January 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM
After months of pressure, Democrats forced a vote to extend ACA subsidies and provide relief to the tens of millions of Americans who are seeing their healthcare premiums skyrocket.
The House vote to renew those benefits is TODAY. I’ll be voting yes.
The House vote to renew those benefits is TODAY. I’ll be voting yes.
Trump’s shortsighted decision throws away more than 30 years of U.S. leadership and global collaboration and gives up our ability to represent Americans at the international decision-making table while allowing competitors and adversaries to fill the leadership vacuum.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Trump’s shortsighted decision throws away more than 30 years of U.S. leadership and global collaboration and gives up our ability to represent Americans at the international decision-making table while allowing competitors and adversaries to fill the leadership vacuum.
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📢HAPPENING TODAY @NOON: A rally responding to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis is being held in Albany today at 12pm at the James T. Foley Courthouse at 445 Broadway.
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
📢HAPPENING TODAY @NOON: A rally responding to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis is being held in Albany today at 12pm at the James T. Foley Courthouse at 445 Broadway.
A U.S. citizen was shot and killed in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Nowhere and nobody is safe from this administration weaponizing ICE and going after whole communities.
ICE must follow the demands of local and state leaders and get out of Minneapolis at once.
Nowhere and nobody is safe from this administration weaponizing ICE and going after whole communities.
ICE must follow the demands of local and state leaders and get out of Minneapolis at once.
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during operations in Minneapolis: DHS
The city of Minneapolis said it is "aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement" near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, urging people to avoid the area.
abcnews.go.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
A U.S. citizen was shot and killed in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Nowhere and nobody is safe from this administration weaponizing ICE and going after whole communities.
ICE must follow the demands of local and state leaders and get out of Minneapolis at once.
Nowhere and nobody is safe from this administration weaponizing ICE and going after whole communities.
ICE must follow the demands of local and state leaders and get out of Minneapolis at once.
While Republicans in Congress spend the week pretending to care about the growing affordability crisis, the Trump administration is freezing federal funding for vital health care and childcare programs that serve millions of children and families.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
While Republicans in Congress spend the week pretending to care about the growing affordability crisis, the Trump administration is freezing federal funding for vital health care and childcare programs that serve millions of children and families.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
5 years ago today, a violent mob ripped down doors, broke through windows, and beat law enforcement officers to storm the U.S. Capitol building and prevent the peaceful transfer of power.
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Press Releases | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko
tonko.house.gov
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
5 years ago today, a violent mob ripped down doors, broke through windows, and beat law enforcement officers to storm the U.S. Capitol building and prevent the peaceful transfer of power.
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My statement on President Trump’s decision this morning to launch a reckless and illegal attack on Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
My statement on President Trump’s decision this morning to launch a reckless and illegal attack on Venezuela:
Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas! May the blessings and spirit of the season bring you comfort and happiness.
December 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas! May the blessings and spirit of the season bring you comfort and happiness.
The deadline for the Trump administration to release the Epstein files is TODAY.
Do right by the survivors. Follow the law. Release ALL THE FILES NOW.
Do right by the survivors. Follow the law. Release ALL THE FILES NOW.
DOJ won’t meet Friday deadline to release all the Epstein files
The delay means the White House is in apparent conflict with a law President Donald Trump signed in November.
www.politico.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The deadline for the Trump administration to release the Epstein files is TODAY.
Do right by the survivors. Follow the law. Release ALL THE FILES NOW.
Do right by the survivors. Follow the law. Release ALL THE FILES NOW.