Proud to visit Hometown Health Centers in Schenectady this morning to present a copy of a congressional record statement I authored in honor of National Health Center Week to thank this outstanding organization for their service to our communities!

Today, I paid an unannounced visit to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia to conduct oversight at this facility where many members of our Capital Region community have been held after Trump’s out-of-control ICE agents seized them off the street. Here’s what I saw.

Today, I was joined by state and local officials in the Town of Coeymans and the Village of Ravena to tour areas damaged by this week’s historic flooding. I saw devastating storm damage at several sites, but I also saw the powerful resilience of these communities.

Great to be at UAlbany this afternoon to attend the culminating symposium for the Summer Research Program and see the hands-on research experiences undertaken by these outstanding students on their way to research careers in STEM fields!

Today, I kicked off my summer Affordability Tour with a stop at the Albany Children’s Environmental Center to highlight how the soon-to-be-introduced Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act will help families afford the care they need — particularly for conditions like asthma.

Thrilled to be at HVCC’s new Applied Technology Education Center today to mark the completion of this state-of-the-art facility that will enable HVCC to train the next generation of skilled technicians who will bolster our local workforce in areas of key demand.

Republicans aren’t working for the American people — they’re only working for themselves. This week’s GOP budget resolution and other Republican actions will do nothing to better the lives of working people or stop GOP corruption. Read more here: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

Proud this morning to welcome two Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom, Mr. John Slinger and Mr. Chris Webb, to our Capital Region for a weekend visit. I look forward to discussing areas of cooperation and showing our friends from the UK all our region has to offer! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Public service requires public trust. To maintain that trust, members of Congress must be held to a higher standard.   That’s why throughout my time in office, I have never owned a single stock. And it’s why I’ve cosponsored many bills that would ban fellow members from owning them.

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House Republicans are trying to pull one over on the American people. Today, the GOP is forcing a vote on what they're calling an “insider trading” bill that DOES NOT ban congressional stock trading, and has SAVE Act-style voter suppression measures in it to sabotage mail-in voting.

Last week, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act finally became law. This landmark bipartisan bill, the first major housing legislation passed by Congress in a decade, will help millions more Americans afford to buy a home. Here’s how:

Devastated by the loss of 2 more servicemembers and 1 missing in the Middle East today. My heart breaks for their families and loved ones. No one should feel this pain. Trump’s war of choice with Iran needs to end.

Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan and another is missing after Iranian strikes, military says

U.S. Central Command said four other U.S. service members were treated for injuries and later released.

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We are in a war of choice with Iran (again). Gas prices are rising (again). Energy bills, healthcare & groceries are (still) too high. But, instead of tackling these problems, Trump is fixated on an election from 6 years ago that he lost and that all evidence shows had NO widespread voter fraud.

Today, I introduced an amendment to Republican's budget plan that would ensure Trump's slush fund for January 6th rioters never sees the light of day. Congress must focus on cutting costs for Americans, not stealing taxpayer dollars to fund reckless wars and benefit convicted criminals.

My statement on the amendment cutting U.S. military funding to Israel:

Just in this last week, two more people have been killed by ICE. More families devastated. More communities broken. This out of control isn't making us safer. It's inflicting unimaginable pain and terror. ICE needs to be abolished.

'Alarming and Frightening': ICE Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting in Maine

Federal immigration officers were involved in a shooting that left one person dead in Maine on Monday, less than a week after an ICE officer killed a man in Houston.

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As we continue to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, I’ve been reminded often of the powerful role our past plays in shaping our present and future. This week, I spent time with those who help keep that history alive in our region. Read more here: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

As usual, Mbappé is right on target. During my efforts to advance legislation that reins in the rampant and unrestricted sports betting industry, I've met with many individuals and families harmed by this addiction. It's past time we respond to this growing crisis and pass my SAFE Bet Act.

Honored to be at the Port of Albany yesterday to meet with the students and faculty of SUNY Maritime aboard their new state-of-the-art training ship Empire State VII to discuss the school’s history, training mission, and its critical role in developing New York’s maritime workforce.

Today, I was proud to attend the ribbon cutting for the Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s new Fab Lab Exhibit, part of GlobalFoundries’ CHIPS community investment plan to promote STEM education and connect local children and families to New York’s burgeoning semiconductor industry!

America’s history—just like any nation's—is deeply fraught and sometimes painful. That doesn’t mean we erase it and call those who tell that true story extremists. Trump’s attacks on our museums don’t make our nation stronger. It condemns or nation to be weaker and more ignorant.

A Huge Escalation in Trump’s Smithsonian Meddling

A White House report details what the administration wants to change in museums—and suggests that a crackdown could be coming.

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As we mark our nation’s 250th birthday, let us recommit ourselves to the struggle to build an America that truly lives up to our founding ideals and embraces the diversity that makes our country strong. Read more in this week’s newsletter: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

Did you know: a part of NY-20’s history resides in our Capitol in DC! The painting of a key U.S. victory at Saratoga marked a turning point in our fight for independence. It serves as a powerful reminder that ordinary people, united towards a noble cause, can achieve extraordinary things.

Celebrating Saratoga’s historic role in America’s fight for independence

YouTube video by RepPaulTonko

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My statement on the passing of Harbe Nagi and on the disgusting Islamophobic comments posted online in the wake of his loss:

After yet another blow from the Supreme Court to erase trans kids, I stood on the House Floor to recommit to defending the rights of our LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month may be over, but the fight against hate and for human dignity and equality for all will never stop.

Pride is over - the fight for equality and LGBT+ rights is not

YouTube video by RepPaulTonko

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If you or someone you know needs a place to keep cool from the extreme heat sweeping across much of our Capital Region this week and into this weekend, check out the New York State Department of Health’s Cooling Center Finder to find a location near you! experience.arcgis.com/experience/2...

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." — Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1 The Constitution is clear. SCOTUS's ruling cements that fact. NO president or administration can erase it.

Live updates: Supreme Court upholds broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship as is, rejecting President Donald Trump’s order that children born to parents who are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

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We should be celebrating the enactment of a landmark affordable housing bill this week. Instead, Republican leadership sent Congress home—all because Trump would rather make it harder for Americans to vote than lower costs for families.

Trump promised zero taxpayer dollars would be used to fund his White House ballroom. Reports proved he lied. I joined my colleagues in the Budget Committee to demand an investigation into his shady use of taxpayer dollars to build a ballroom for him and his billionaire friends.

This doesn't just hurt Haitian & Syrian immigrants—it hurts all our communities. Hundreds of thousands of TPS holders work in fields already facing labor shortages, from health care, to manufacturing, to agriculture. Congress must step up to pass a permanent pathway to citizenship.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end TPS for Haitians, Syrians

The justices also rejected the claim that the decision to end the protections for Haitian nationals was discriminatory

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The Senate voted this week to pass a War Powers Resolution condemning Trump's reckless war with Iran. But after 24 hours of the president throwing a tantrum, Republicans reversed course, voting down another resolution. They'd rather bow down to Trump than fight for their communities.

Under pressure from Trump, Republican-led Senate reverses course on Iran

The chamber rejected a resolution to force Trump to end the war after he criticized Republicans for undermining his administration’s negotiations.

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