Rep. Paul Tonko
@reppaultonko.bsky.social
Engineer. Ice cream lover. Congressman for #NY20, including Albany, Amsterdam, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs & more
Republicans couldn't be bothered to restore vital health care benefits for working families in their rotten budget, but they did sneak in a provision that would give millions in taxpayer dollars to a handful of GOP senators. This is corruption, plain and simple.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Republicans couldn't be bothered to restore vital health care benefits for working families in their rotten budget, but they did sneak in a provision that would give millions in taxpayer dollars to a handful of GOP senators. This is corruption, plain and simple.
This spending bill is a slap in the face to the tens of millions of Americans set to lose access to health care. I voted NO.
While Republicans are happy to ignore this affordability crisis, our work will not stop. I'll keep fighting to restore ACA benefits and lower costs for working families.
While Republicans are happy to ignore this affordability crisis, our work will not stop. I'll keep fighting to restore ACA benefits and lower costs for working families.
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This spending bill is a slap in the face to the tens of millions of Americans set to lose access to health care. I voted NO.
While Republicans are happy to ignore this affordability crisis, our work will not stop. I'll keep fighting to restore ACA benefits and lower costs for working families.
While Republicans are happy to ignore this affordability crisis, our work will not stop. I'll keep fighting to restore ACA benefits and lower costs for working families.
Welcome to the House, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva!
After more than 7 weeks of Speaker Johnson blocking Rep. Grijalva from being sworn in—all to prevent a vote to release the Epstein files—I'm thrilled to work with a dedicated public servant ready to fight for the people of Arizona!
After more than 7 weeks of Speaker Johnson blocking Rep. Grijalva from being sworn in—all to prevent a vote to release the Epstein files—I'm thrilled to work with a dedicated public servant ready to fight for the people of Arizona!
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Welcome to the House, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva!
After more than 7 weeks of Speaker Johnson blocking Rep. Grijalva from being sworn in—all to prevent a vote to release the Epstein files—I'm thrilled to work with a dedicated public servant ready to fight for the people of Arizona!
After more than 7 weeks of Speaker Johnson blocking Rep. Grijalva from being sworn in—all to prevent a vote to release the Epstein files—I'm thrilled to work with a dedicated public servant ready to fight for the people of Arizona!
America’s veterans embody our nation’s proud spirit of service.
This #VeteransDay and every day, I extend my gratitude to every one of our servicemembers for the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country and for our freedom.
This #VeteransDay and every day, I extend my gratitude to every one of our servicemembers for the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country and for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
America’s veterans embody our nation’s proud spirit of service.
This #VeteransDay and every day, I extend my gratitude to every one of our servicemembers for the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country and for our freedom.
This #VeteransDay and every day, I extend my gratitude to every one of our servicemembers for the sacrifices you and your families have made for our country and for our freedom.
I’m a hell no on this betrayal of a budget in the Senate that does nothing to ease skyrocketing health care costs for Americans.
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I’m a hell no on this betrayal of a budget in the Senate that does nothing to ease skyrocketing health care costs for Americans.
Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a desire to fight for the most vulnerable Americans. From protecting SNAP benefits to tackling the growing crisis of problem gambling, I’ll always stand up for those who need it most. Read more here:
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November 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a desire to fight for the most vulnerable Americans. From protecting SNAP benefits to tackling the growing crisis of problem gambling, I’ll always stand up for those who need it most. Read more here:
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Today, I joined a roundtable discussion with anti-hunger advocates and SNAP beneficiaries at the Rotterdam Community Center to learn more about how the Trump administration’s failure to fund November SNAP benefits is hurting families here in our Capital Region and beyond.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today, I joined a roundtable discussion with anti-hunger advocates and SNAP beneficiaries at the Rotterdam Community Center to learn more about how the Trump administration’s failure to fund November SNAP benefits is hurting families here in our Capital Region and beyond.
Millions across the US are struggling with gambling addiction—and for every person is a universe of loved ones also hurt by this addiction.
Today I stood with some of these families to spotlight the real, human harm caused by rampant, unchecked sports gambling and what Congress must do to stop it.
Today I stood with some of these families to spotlight the real, human harm caused by rampant, unchecked sports gambling and what Congress must do to stop it.
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Millions across the US are struggling with gambling addiction—and for every person is a universe of loved ones also hurt by this addiction.
Today I stood with some of these families to spotlight the real, human harm caused by rampant, unchecked sports gambling and what Congress must do to stop it.
Today I stood with some of these families to spotlight the real, human harm caused by rampant, unchecked sports gambling and what Congress must do to stop it.
For nearly four decades, Speaker Pelosi has faithfully served the people of San Francisco and families across the nation – leading the way to help Democrats deliver unprecedented legislative achievements that have bettered the lives of countless Americans.
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Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection to Congress after nearly 40 years in Washington | CNN Politics
Nancy Pelosi, the first and only female speaker of the US House of Representatives and one of the most powerful figures in Democratic politics for decades, has announced she will not seek reelection.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
For nearly four decades, Speaker Pelosi has faithfully served the people of San Francisco and families across the nation – leading the way to help Democrats deliver unprecedented legislative achievements that have bettered the lives of countless Americans.
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Families across the nation don't know how they'll afford groceries this month.
Trump's response is to defy the law & withhold SNAP benefits from 42 million. This cruelty needs to end. Republicans must come to the table to tackle this affordability crisis, end the shutdown & lower health care costs.
Trump's response is to defy the law & withhold SNAP benefits from 42 million. This cruelty needs to end. Republicans must come to the table to tackle this affordability crisis, end the shutdown & lower health care costs.
Trump Threatens to Block SNAP Payments During Shutdown
A judge last week ordered the government to use emergency funds for food-assistance benefits, which were set to be suspended in November.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Families across the nation don't know how they'll afford groceries this month.
Trump's response is to defy the law & withhold SNAP benefits from 42 million. This cruelty needs to end. Republicans must come to the table to tackle this affordability crisis, end the shutdown & lower health care costs.
Trump's response is to defy the law & withhold SNAP benefits from 42 million. This cruelty needs to end. Republicans must come to the table to tackle this affordability crisis, end the shutdown & lower health care costs.
It’s Color the World Orange Day—a moment to raise awareness on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This chronic pain condition is too often overlooked, despite impacting hundreds of thousands across the nation.
Let's keep pushing for #CRPSAwareness! #CRPSORANGEDAY🧡
Let's keep pushing for #CRPSAwareness! #CRPSORANGEDAY🧡
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It’s Color the World Orange Day—a moment to raise awareness on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This chronic pain condition is too often overlooked, despite impacting hundreds of thousands across the nation.
Let's keep pushing for #CRPSAwareness! #CRPSORANGEDAY🧡
Let's keep pushing for #CRPSAwareness! #CRPSORANGEDAY🧡
Millions of families across the nation are losing food assistance and facing skyrocketing health care costs – all because Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are using their shutdown to play politics with people’s lives. Read more here:
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November 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Millions of families across the nation are losing food assistance and facing skyrocketing health care costs – all because Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are using their shutdown to play politics with people’s lives. Read more here:
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Multiple judges have just ruled that Trump must stop blocking the release of funds for food assistance.
The president needs to follow the law and do his job to ensure that the more than 40 million Americans depending on SNAP don't go hungry.
The president needs to follow the law and do his job to ensure that the more than 40 million Americans depending on SNAP don't go hungry.
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Multiple judges have just ruled that Trump must stop blocking the release of funds for food assistance.
The president needs to follow the law and do his job to ensure that the more than 40 million Americans depending on SNAP don't go hungry.
The president needs to follow the law and do his job to ensure that the more than 40 million Americans depending on SNAP don't go hungry.
This morning, I met with Ralph - a Troy resident, a SNAP recipient, and a veteran who fought for this country - who stands to lose access to food assistance at midnight tonight if the Trump administration refuses to use its legal authority to fully fund the SNAP program for November.
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This morning, I met with Ralph - a Troy resident, a SNAP recipient, and a veteran who fought for this country - who stands to lose access to food assistance at midnight tonight if the Trump administration refuses to use its legal authority to fully fund the SNAP program for November.
SNAP benefits are set to run out tomorrow, but they don’t have to.
Today, I joined anti-hunger advocates, pantry workers, and SNAP beneficiaries in Troy to demand Trump release funds for food assistance and ensure kids, veterans, and families across our nation don't go hungry.
Today, I joined anti-hunger advocates, pantry workers, and SNAP beneficiaries in Troy to demand Trump release funds for food assistance and ensure kids, veterans, and families across our nation don't go hungry.
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
SNAP benefits are set to run out tomorrow, but they don’t have to.
Today, I joined anti-hunger advocates, pantry workers, and SNAP beneficiaries in Troy to demand Trump release funds for food assistance and ensure kids, veterans, and families across our nation don't go hungry.
Today, I joined anti-hunger advocates, pantry workers, and SNAP beneficiaries in Troy to demand Trump release funds for food assistance and ensure kids, veterans, and families across our nation don't go hungry.
If this administration cares at all about addressing our nation's mental health and addiction crisis, they'll reverse their mass firings of SAMHSA workers at once.
For the millions who depend on this agency for treatment and care, this is a matter of life and death.
For the millions who depend on this agency for treatment and care, this is a matter of life and death.
Trump cuts have decimated the federal addiction and mental health agency
The Trump administration has dismantled big chunks of the federal agency focused on mental health and addiction treatment, reducing its staff by more than half
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October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If this administration cares at all about addressing our nation's mental health and addiction crisis, they'll reverse their mass firings of SAMHSA workers at once.
For the millions who depend on this agency for treatment and care, this is a matter of life and death.
For the millions who depend on this agency for treatment and care, this is a matter of life and death.
REMINDER: Application packets for U.S. Service Academy nominations from my office are due tomorrow at 5:00 PM! If you’re interested in attending a service academy, click below to learn more and submit your application today.
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Academy Nominations | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko
Our office is now accepting nomination packets for individuals seeking to attend a Military Academy in the fall semester of 2026. Please carefully review the information below. Thank you for your inte...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
REMINDER: Application packets for U.S. Service Academy nominations from my office are due tomorrow at 5:00 PM! If you’re interested in attending a service academy, click below to learn more and submit your application today.
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We’re entering week 5 of a government shutdown, and Trump’s priorities have been everywhere EXCEPT with American families.
Trump's priorities are everywhere EXCEPT with American families.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re entering week 5 of a government shutdown, and Trump’s priorities have been everywhere EXCEPT with American families.
TODAY: My office is hosting a Mobile Office Hours event at the RCS Community Library in Ravena from 4 PM to 6 PM!
If you’re in the area and you have questions or need assistance with federal government policies or services, please stop by and speak with my staff!
If you’re in the area and you have questions or need assistance with federal government policies or services, please stop by and speak with my staff!
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
TODAY: My office is hosting a Mobile Office Hours event at the RCS Community Library in Ravena from 4 PM to 6 PM!
If you’re in the area and you have questions or need assistance with federal government policies or services, please stop by and speak with my staff!
If you’re in the area and you have questions or need assistance with federal government policies or services, please stop by and speak with my staff!
REMINDER: The deadline to submit your app for this year’s Congressional App Challenge is this Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss this chance to show off your coding skills in this nationwide competition for middle and high school students!
October 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
REMINDER: The deadline to submit your app for this year’s Congressional App Challenge is this Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss this chance to show off your coding skills in this nationwide competition for middle and high school students!
President Trump can take action NOW to provide full funding for SNAP. That's not conjecture, it's a fact.
The GOP's refusal to fund food assistance in November is a deliberate choice to cause further suffering. Kids shouldn't go hungry because Republicans refuse to govern.
The GOP's refusal to fund food assistance in November is a deliberate choice to cause further suffering. Kids shouldn't go hungry because Republicans refuse to govern.
Trump Administration Is Legally Required to Provide SNAP in Shutdown, Contrary to Its Claims
Secretary Rollins’ claim that the Trump Administration is unable to deliver November SNAP benefits during a shutdown is unequivocally false. The Administration is legally required to use contingency r...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
President Trump can take action NOW to provide full funding for SNAP. That's not conjecture, it's a fact.
The GOP's refusal to fund food assistance in November is a deliberate choice to cause further suffering. Kids shouldn't go hungry because Republicans refuse to govern.
The GOP's refusal to fund food assistance in November is a deliberate choice to cause further suffering. Kids shouldn't go hungry because Republicans refuse to govern.
Republicans have shut down the government in order to gut your health care and let Donald Trump line his own pockets at your expense. Read my newsletter on how Democrats are fighting back against this cruelty and corruption:
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October 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Republicans have shut down the government in order to gut your health care and let Donald Trump line his own pockets at your expense. Read my newsletter on how Democrats are fighting back against this cruelty and corruption:
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Proud to be in the Town of New Scotland today to celebrate Albany County’s investment of $3.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to deliver broadband internet access to more than 1,000 previously unserved addresses – a critical step toward connecting our communities.
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Proud to be in the Town of New Scotland today to celebrate Albany County’s investment of $3.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to deliver broadband internet access to more than 1,000 previously unserved addresses – a critical step toward connecting our communities.
A tiny handful of staff are left at the Dept. of Ed's Office of Special Education after Trump fired hundreds of workers—a skeleton crew left to support 7.5 million kids and their families.
When we cut education, we deprive an entire generation from the opportunities they deserve. This cannot stand.
When we cut education, we deprive an entire generation from the opportunities they deserve. This cannot stand.
Trump fired nearly every staffer supporting special education at the Dept. of Education
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October 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A tiny handful of staff are left at the Dept. of Ed's Office of Special Education after Trump fired hundreds of workers—a skeleton crew left to support 7.5 million kids and their families.
When we cut education, we deprive an entire generation from the opportunities they deserve. This cannot stand.
When we cut education, we deprive an entire generation from the opportunities they deserve. This cannot stand.
Scandals like this are an inevitable consequence of the unchecked explosion of the sports betting industry. That’s why we need to pass my SAFE Bet Act - to address public health, protect competitive integrity, and give sports back to the American people.
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Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier arrested in federal investigation into sports betting
Billups, a Hall of Famer as a player, and Rozier will both appear in federal court on Thursday.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Scandals like this are an inevitable consequence of the unchecked explosion of the sports betting industry. That’s why we need to pass my SAFE Bet Act - to address public health, protect competitive integrity, and give sports back to the American people.
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