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.
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.
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.
We’re three weeks into this Republican shutdown, and more than a month since the House has been in session. I’m here in DC demanding my colleagues get to work for their communities, end this shutdown, and protect health care for Americans.
October 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We’re three weeks into this Republican shutdown, and more than a month since the House has been in session. I’m here in DC demanding my colleagues get to work for their communities, end this shutdown, and protect health care for Americans.
During this GOP shutdown, I’ve heard from so many constituents worried about rising health care costs if Republicans let ACA tax credits expire. Last week, I called up one of those constituents to let her know that I’ll always keep fighting for affordable health care for all.
October 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
During this GOP shutdown, I’ve heard from so many constituents worried about rising health care costs if Republicans let ACA tax credits expire. Last week, I called up one of those constituents to let her know that I’ll always keep fighting for affordable health care for all.
Join me TONIGHT at 7:00 PM at youtube.com/reppaultonko for our virtual Republican Shutdown Town Hall, where I’ll be fielding the questions you’ve submitted. See you there!
October 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Join me TONIGHT at 7:00 PM at youtube.com/reppaultonko for our virtual Republican Shutdown Town Hall, where I’ll be fielding the questions you’ve submitted. See you there!
Yesterday, I returned a call from a Social Security employee in our Capital Region who is currently being forced to work without pay thanks to the GOP shutdown. I’m grateful for her words of encouragement, and I’ll keep fighting for her and all those suffering from this shutdown.
October 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Yesterday, I returned a call from a Social Security employee in our Capital Region who is currently being forced to work without pay thanks to the GOP shutdown. I’m grateful for her words of encouragement, and I’ll keep fighting for her and all those suffering from this shutdown.
Here’s my message to the thousands of federal workers here in our Capital Region and beyond who have been furloughed, fired, or forced to work without pay thanks to this reckless GOP shutdown: I support you, and I’ll always keep fighting for you.
October 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Here’s my message to the thousands of federal workers here in our Capital Region and beyond who have been furloughed, fired, or forced to work without pay thanks to this reckless GOP shutdown: I support you, and I’ll always keep fighting for you.
I’m back at work here in NY-20 after Republicans forced a government shutdown. They could end it today by passing a budget that protects health care, but instead they’re pushing to cut your care and raise your costs. Democrats are ready to reopen government & put families first.
October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I’m back at work here in NY-20 after Republicans forced a government shutdown. They could end it today by passing a budget that protects health care, but instead they’re pushing to cut your care and raise your costs. Democrats are ready to reopen government & put families first.