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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Representative · NY-20 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2009
Official websiteBiographical 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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 8807 · Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.Res. 1270 · Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1268 · Recognizing the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1260 · Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8669 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 4.
H.Res. 1258 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1243 · Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Native Americans
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8518 · Domenic and Ed’s Law
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8497 · Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1212 · Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8487 · Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): 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.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.Res. 1199 · Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1195 · Supporting the designation of May as "National Myositis Awareness Month".
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1186 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 6, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1183 · Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 155 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8205 · Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Oct 14, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.Res. 1149 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026.
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1147 · Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health.
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.