Paul Tonko

U.S. Representative, New York 20th District · New York · Democratic · 22 claims currently stored

Serving in office Scheduled research active Main board

Fix the parts of the Affordable Care Act that do not work while keeping the provisions that do.

policy 2 occurrences 4 evidence partial · same_term

Support labor rights, including the right to collectively bargain and form a union.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence delivered · same_term

Invest in the workforce, pay living wages, and ensure access to skill development programs.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence partial · same_term

Make it easier for eligible voters to cast a legal vote and increase opportunities to vote.

policy 2 occurrences 3 evidence never · same_term

Bring quality jobs to the Capital Region and provide local businesses with the tools they need.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unresolved

Advance a national clean energy policy that harnesses and encourages innovation.

policy 6 occurrences 2 evidence partial · same_term

Invest in infrastructure to upgrade roads, bridges, pipes, and water systems.

spending 5 occurrences 2 evidence partial · same_term

Get big money out of politics.

oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence never

Protect and promote National Heritage Areas.

policy 2 occurrences 7 evidence delivered · same_term

Advance STEM education and prepare students for future job markets.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence delivered · same_term

Reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers grant program.

policy 3 occurrences 3 evidence unresolved · same_term

Push Congress to address the unmet behavioral health needs of the rare disease community.

policy 2 occurrences 1 evidence partial · same_term

Require data centers to pay for the local transmission upgrades they need and establish rules for managing their grid interconnection.

policy 5 occurrences 5 evidence partial · same_term

Make free school meals permanent for all students through a universal school meals program.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unresolved

Increase Medicare reimbursement rates for clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors from 75 percent to 85 percent of the Physician Fee Schedule for covered mental health services.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unresolved

Crack down on price gouging in energy markets.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unresolved

Provide financial assistance to American families to prevent utility shutoffs.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence never

Reinstate tax credits for home and system-wide energy improvements.

spending 1 occurrences 3 evidence unresolved

Reward utility companies for making systems more efficient to lower consumer bills.

spending 1 occurrences 1 evidence partial · same_term

Give communities a voice in energy projects in their area.

oversight 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Expand home weatherization efforts to help low-income families save money on energy bills.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence partial · same_term

Provide assistance to constituents seeking federal grant support letters and application guidance.

oversight 1 occurrences 0 evidence