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HR 2585 - Armenian Genocide Education Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Jake Auchincloss , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán
Last updated 4 months ago
111 Co-Sponsors
Armenian Genocide Education Act
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HR 929 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Becca Balint , Becca Balint , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 6 months ago
94 Co-Sponsors
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
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HR 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 6 months ago
207 Co-Sponsors
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
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HR 433 - Department of Education Protection Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari
Last updated 7 months ago
358 Co-Sponsors
Department of Education Protection Act
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HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams
Last updated 6 months ago
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Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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HR 4348 - To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Lloyd Doggett , Chris Smith , Paul Tonko
Last updated 25 days ago
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To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
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HR 3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
Brian Babin , Brian Babin , Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Gus Bilirakis
Last updated 3 months ago
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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
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HR 4197 - LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Becca Balint , Becca Balint , Suzanne Bonamici
Last updated about 1 month ago
95 Co-Sponsors
LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
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HR 3604 - Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Nanette Barragán , Suzanne Bonamici , Julia Brownley , Troy Carter , Sean Casten
Last updated 2 months ago
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Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
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HR 1993 - 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Joyce Beatty , Julia Brownley , Ken Calvert , Salud Carbajal , André Carson
Last updated 5 months ago
66 Co-Sponsors
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
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BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
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Biography
Paul D. Tonko, born on June 18, 1949, in Amsterdam, New York, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving New York's 20th Congressional District since 2009. The district encompasses the Capital Region, including the cities of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs. Throughout his career, Tonko has been a staunch advocate for clean energy, environmental protection, and economic development.
Education and Political Experience
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Clarkson University.
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Political Experience:
- Served on the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors from 1976 to 1983, acting as chairman from 1981 to 1983.
- Elected to the New York State Assembly in 1983, representing the 105th district until 2007.
- Appointed President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority from 2007 to 2008.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, representing New York's 21st district and subsequently the 20th district .
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials.
- Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, and the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations.
- Member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Legislative Achievements:
- Authored and led successful efforts to pass legislation addressing addiction and mental health, climate change, energy, and environmental issues.
- Championed the Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act, reauthorizing the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
- Advocated for the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act to expand access to opioid addiction treatment.
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Caucus Memberships:
- Co-chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition .
- Co-chair of the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus.
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Awards:
- Honored as the "2020 Humane Horseman of the Year" by the Humane Society of the United States.
Tonko's extensive experience in energy policy and commitment to environmental issues have made him a prominent voice in Congress for sustainable development and public health initiatives.
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