Paul Tonko

Representative · NY-20 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009

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Paul Tonko

Representative · NY-20 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

654 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.Res. 788 · Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Introduced Oct 6, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5673 · Stop the Trump Electricity Price Hikes Act
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5635 · Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 5621 · Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5605 · Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5599 · To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 764 · Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 748 · Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5536 · HEADACHE Act
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5516 · No Coffee Tax Act
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5509 · Safe Step Act
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5469 · SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5461 · Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5448 · Protecting Free Vaccines Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 122 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5390 · FAMILY Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 718 · Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5369 · Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5361 · George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5356 · National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

654 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.Res. 788 · Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Introduced Oct 6, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5673 · Stop the Trump Electricity Price Hikes Act
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5635 · Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 5621 · Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5605 · Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5599 · To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 764 · Recognizing the continuing disparities in Black youth mental health access and treatment.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 748 · Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5536 · HEADACHE Act
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5516 · No Coffee Tax Act
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5509 · Safe Step Act
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5469 · SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5461 · Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5448 · Protecting Free Vaccines Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 122 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5390 · FAMILY Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 718 · Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5369 · Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5361 · George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5356 · National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.