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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.R. 6806 · Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 6799 · BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 6782 · Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6766 · Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 16, 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. 6731 · Restore Trust in Government Act
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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. 6694 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".
Introduced Dec 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6682 · Endometriosis CARE Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6677 · Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6672 · Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6661 · Staff Salary Schedule Improvement Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 6617 · Keeping All Students Safe Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.Con.Res. 65 · Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights.
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 10, 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. 6529 · Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 6521 · Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6517 · To modify the appointment process for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office, and for other purposes.
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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.Res. 922 · Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6407 · RCORP Authorization Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 6350 · College Athletics Reform Act
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.Con.Res. 64 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6303 · CARE for Moms Act
Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Nov 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. 6280 · Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 21, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Nov 21, 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.Res. 899 · Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6243 · Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 21, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 6212 · Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

H.R. 6806 · Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 6799 · BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 6782 · Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6766 · Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 16, 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. 6731 · Restore Trust in Government Act
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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. 6694 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".
Introduced Dec 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6682 · Endometriosis CARE Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6677 · Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6672 · Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6661 · Staff Salary Schedule Improvement Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 6617 · Keeping All Students Safe Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.Con.Res. 65 · Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights.
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 10, 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. 6529 · Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 6521 · Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6517 · To modify the appointment process for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office, and for other purposes.
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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.Res. 922 · Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6407 · RCORP Authorization Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 6350 · College Athletics Reform Act
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.Con.Res. 64 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6303 · CARE for Moms Act
Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Nov 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. 6280 · Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 21, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Nov 21, 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.Res. 899 · Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6243 · Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 21, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 6212 · Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.