Paul Tonko Claims

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

policy 2 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

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

policy 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term

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

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

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

policy 2 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term

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

policy 8 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term

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

spending 5 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Get big money out of politics.

oversight 1 occurrences 10 evidence unverified

Protect and promote National Heritage Areas.

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Advance STEM education and prepare students for future job markets.

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Reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers grant program.

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

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

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

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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.

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Crack down on price gouging in energy markets.

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Provide financial assistance to American families to prevent utility shutoffs.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

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

spending 1 occurrences 3 evidence unverified

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

spending 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Give communities a voice in energy projects in their area.

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

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

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Require the Department of Energy to procure increasing amounts of carbon dioxide removal using direct air capture or other durable technology-based removal solutions.

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Increase federal Medicaid matching funds for states for three years to support community-based providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including covering provider costs and wages.

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Codify labor and community benefit requirements for Department of Energy financial assistance so it supports high-quality jobs, broad community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and supply chains.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence pending · same_term

Lower household energy costs by delivering utility bill relief and establishing a comprehensive energy affordability agenda.

spending 2 occurrences 8 evidence

Designate September 20 as Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day and recognize the need to reduce mental health stigma and improve access to mental health services for the pharmacy workforce.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence pending · same_term

Demand answers and transparency from federal immigration officials about the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility expansion and facility operations.

oversight 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term

Keep pushing to ensure the healthcare workforce receives support, dedication, and compassion comparable to what they provide patients.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence pending · same_term

Continue pressing sportsbooks for answers about personalized celebrity promotions and VIP programs that promote gambling addiction.

oversight 1 occurrences 1 evidence pending