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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!
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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.
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Proud to stand with @governor.ny.gov and our state and local partners this morning to demand the Trump administration end its cruel delays and release full funding for HEAP immediately so that New Yorkers and all American families can afford to heat their homes this winter.
November 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Proud to stand with @governor.ny.gov and our state and local partners this morning to demand the Trump administration end its cruel delays and release full funding for HEAP immediately so that New Yorkers and all American families can afford to heat their homes this winter.
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I’ve attended many naturalization ceremonies during my years in Congress. They are heart-warming celebrations marking the final step in the long pathway to citizenship.
This chilling decision that leaves hundreds of would-be Americans in the lurch with no explanation is as senseless as it is cruel.
This chilling decision that leaves hundreds of would-be Americans in the lurch with no explanation is as senseless as it is cruel.
USCIS halts upstate naturalization ceremonies, leaving hundreds waiting
Clerks in seven counties say federal agency under Department of Homeland Security did not explain the sudden cancellations, which have left hundreds of lawful permanent residents in limbo.
www.timesunion.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I’ve attended many naturalization ceremonies during my years in Congress. They are heart-warming celebrations marking the final step in the long pathway to citizenship.
This chilling decision that leaves hundreds of would-be Americans in the lurch with no explanation is as senseless as it is cruel.
This chilling decision that leaves hundreds of would-be Americans in the lurch with no explanation is as senseless as it is cruel.
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Trump could release the Epstein files TODAY if he wanted to.
Instead, he spent months trying and failing to cow Republicans into stopping a vote. After that failed intimidation, the House is finally voting to release the files today.
I will be voting YES.
Instead, he spent months trying and failing to cow Republicans into stopping a vote. After that failed intimidation, the House is finally voting to release the files today.
I will be voting YES.
The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is no longer fighting the release of the Epstein files. But that doesn’t mean he’s happy about it.
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Trump could release the Epstein files TODAY if he wanted to.
Instead, he spent months trying and failing to cow Republicans into stopping a vote. After that failed intimidation, the House is finally voting to release the files today.
I will be voting YES.
Instead, he spent months trying and failing to cow Republicans into stopping a vote. After that failed intimidation, the House is finally voting to release the files today.
I will be voting YES.
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Republicans have spent the last decade and a half working to defund & repeal affordable health care, yet in all that time, they’ve never had a solution to replace these programs with something better. That needs to end.
The American people deserve action to bring down costs now.
The American people deserve action to bring down costs now.
Working families need real solutions from Congress on lowering costs
YouTube video by RepPaulTonko
youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Republicans have spent the last decade and a half working to defund & repeal affordable health care, yet in all that time, they’ve never had a solution to replace these programs with something better. That needs to end.
The American people deserve action to bring down costs now.
The American people deserve action to bring down costs now.
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Today, ahead of Small Business Saturday, I was proud to stop by Saratoga Chocolate Co. in downtown Saratoga Springs to lend a hand with holiday packaging and learn more about how Trump’s destructive tariffs are hurting locally owned businesses like this one.
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today, ahead of Small Business Saturday, I was proud to stop by Saratoga Chocolate Co. in downtown Saratoga Springs to lend a hand with holiday packaging and learn more about how Trump’s destructive tariffs are hurting locally owned businesses like this one.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today and every day, I am grateful for the honor of representing our great Capital Region.
Wishing everyone a cheerful holiday filled with friends, family, and good food!
Wishing everyone a cheerful holiday filled with friends, family, and good food!
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Today and every day, I am grateful for the honor of representing our great Capital Region.
Wishing everyone a cheerful holiday filled with friends, family, and good food!
Wishing everyone a cheerful holiday filled with friends, family, and good food!
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Heartbroken by the tragic passing last week of Torben and Jean Aabo. They were both fixtures in Saratoga. I was lucky enough to know Torben through his dedicated work as president of the Charlton Historical Society and later of the Charlton Seniors.
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Husband, wife killed crossing street in Charlton
State Police said Torben and Jean Aabo were hit by a car as they tried to cross the road to get to a parking lot near a local restaurant
www.timesunion.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Heartbroken by the tragic passing last week of Torben and Jean Aabo. They were both fixtures in Saratoga. I was lucky enough to know Torben through his dedicated work as president of the Charlton Historical Society and later of the Charlton Seniors.
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Just in: @energycommerce.bsky.social advanced my legislation that supports weatherization efforts and brings down home energy costs for families.
Let’s get this bill passed at once to ensure utilities are more affordable for Americans as we enter the winter months.
Let’s get this bill passed at once to ensure utilities are more affordable for Americans as we enter the winter months.
Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Energy & Commerce Committee
tonko.house.gov
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Just in: @energycommerce.bsky.social advanced my legislation that supports weatherization efforts and brings down home energy costs for families.
Let’s get this bill passed at once to ensure utilities are more affordable for Americans as we enter the winter months.
Let’s get this bill passed at once to ensure utilities are more affordable for Americans as we enter the winter months.
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This week, for the first time since the 1980s, the U.S. did not commemorate #WorldAIDSDay. That's simply wrong.
Now and always, I’ll honor the millions lost to HIV, and fight to restore funding for research, prevention & care—because #CutsKill and our communities deserve better.
Now and always, I’ll honor the millions lost to HIV, and fight to restore funding for research, prevention & care—because #CutsKill and our communities deserve better.
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This week, for the first time since the 1980s, the U.S. did not commemorate #WorldAIDSDay. That's simply wrong.
Now and always, I’ll honor the millions lost to HIV, and fight to restore funding for research, prevention & care—because #CutsKill and our communities deserve better.
Now and always, I’ll honor the millions lost to HIV, and fight to restore funding for research, prevention & care—because #CutsKill and our communities deserve better.
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Great to be in Albany this morning alongside @mayorsheehan.bsky.social to check out the progress being made on the new Albany South Recreation Center - a project I’ve been proud to support through federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and the Community Project Funding process!
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great to be in Albany this morning alongside @mayorsheehan.bsky.social to check out the progress being made on the new Albany South Recreation Center - a project I’ve been proud to support through federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and the Community Project Funding process!
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This administration continues to ignore decades of proven science to push their own anti-vaccine agenda.
The result of this backwards decision will be countless babies who contract lifelong, deadly diseases. Facts—not politics—need to shape our healthcare.
The result of this backwards decision will be countless babies who contract lifelong, deadly diseases. Facts—not politics—need to shape our healthcare.
CDC panel scraps hepatitis B shot recommendation in massive move
The move enshrines a top agenda item of vaccine critics as government policy.
www.axios.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This administration continues to ignore decades of proven science to push their own anti-vaccine agenda.
The result of this backwards decision will be countless babies who contract lifelong, deadly diseases. Facts—not politics—need to shape our healthcare.
The result of this backwards decision will be countless babies who contract lifelong, deadly diseases. Facts—not politics—need to shape our healthcare.
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While Trump continues to call affordability a hoax, families are paying an average of 26% more for gifts this holiday season.
Instead of denying the reality of inflation, the president and Republicans must join us in delivering real solutions that actually lower costs for Americans.
Instead of denying the reality of inflation, the president and Republicans must join us in delivering real solutions that actually lower costs for Americans.
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
While Trump continues to call affordability a hoax, families are paying an average of 26% more for gifts this holiday season.
Instead of denying the reality of inflation, the president and Republicans must join us in delivering real solutions that actually lower costs for Americans.
Instead of denying the reality of inflation, the president and Republicans must join us in delivering real solutions that actually lower costs for Americans.
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Today, I stood outside USCIS to deliver a clear message to this cruel administration.
Our community will not sit by in silence while masked agents terrorize our neighbors and whisk them off to detention without trial. ICE’s lawless campaign of fear and intimidation must end now.
Our community will not sit by in silence while masked agents terrorize our neighbors and whisk them off to detention without trial. ICE’s lawless campaign of fear and intimidation must end now.
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today, I stood outside USCIS to deliver a clear message to this cruel administration.
Our community will not sit by in silence while masked agents terrorize our neighbors and whisk them off to detention without trial. ICE’s lawless campaign of fear and intimidation must end now.
Our community will not sit by in silence while masked agents terrorize our neighbors and whisk them off to detention without trial. ICE’s lawless campaign of fear and intimidation must end now.
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Wishing a very happy Chanukah to our Capital Region's Jewish community and to all those celebrating around the world.
May this joyous festival be filled with peace, light, and goodness for all!
May this joyous festival be filled with peace, light, and goodness for all!
December 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Wishing a very happy Chanukah to our Capital Region's Jewish community and to all those celebrating around the world.
May this joyous festival be filled with peace, light, and goodness for all!
May this joyous festival be filled with peace, light, and goodness for all!
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No member of Congress should be trading or owning stocks. We're here to represent and serve our district, not pad our own pockets.
Proud to join the discharge petition to force a vote to ban congressional stock trading.
Proud to join the discharge petition to force a vote to ban congressional stock trading.
Push is on in US Congress to impose ban on lawmaker stock trades
A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Congress is seeking action to ban lawmakers from buying and selling individual stocks, a practice that has long raised ethics questions and is stoking infighting amo...
www.reuters.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
No member of Congress should be trading or owning stocks. We're here to represent and serve our district, not pad our own pockets.
Proud to join the discharge petition to force a vote to ban congressional stock trading.
Proud to join the discharge petition to force a vote to ban congressional stock trading.
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The House is set to vote on an extreme bill that would JAIL parents and doctors for providing care for their kids.
This has no basis in science. It's just another instance of politicians attacking trans kids, ripping away rights & inserting themselves in the doctor's office. I will vote NO.
This has no basis in science. It's just another instance of politicians attacking trans kids, ripping away rights & inserting themselves in the doctor's office. I will vote NO.
December 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The House is set to vote on an extreme bill that would JAIL parents and doctors for providing care for their kids.
This has no basis in science. It's just another instance of politicians attacking trans kids, ripping away rights & inserting themselves in the doctor's office. I will vote NO.
This has no basis in science. It's just another instance of politicians attacking trans kids, ripping away rights & inserting themselves in the doctor's office. I will vote NO.
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In a completely unsurprising turn of events, Trump once again claims credit for something Congress has already done.
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In a completely unsurprising turn of events, Trump once again claims credit for something Congress has already done.
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Instead of protecting healthcare and extending ACA subsidies set to expire, the House is voting today on yet another anti-LGBTQ+ bill that denies trans youth the care they need. I stand with our trans community in rejecting this cruel bill.
Standing up for trans youth & their families
YouTube video by RepPaulTonko
youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Instead of protecting healthcare and extending ACA subsidies set to expire, the House is voting today on yet another anti-LGBTQ+ bill that denies trans youth the care they need. I stand with our trans community in rejecting this cruel bill.
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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.
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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:
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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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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...
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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.