Rep. Paul Tonko

From a constituent in Pattersonville, NY4/5

Stop the devastating tariff war

The recent market turmoil and economic downturn caused by the escalating trade disputes have had a devastating impact on many Americans' retirement savings. According to reports, the U.S. economy has lost nearly $10 trillion in value in just a few days, and individual retirees have seen their 401(k)

From a verified voter in Schenectady, NY4/5

Reverse the tariffs!

From a verified voter in Ballston Spa, NY4/4

Please Bicycle Safety Initiatives

The stated priority of Secretary Duffy’s Department of Transportation is safety, to keep all traveling Americans safe. Millions of Americans use bike lanes to commute to work, to drop off their kids at school, or to pick up groceries. Projects that build bike lanes are common sense investments in sa

From a verified voter in Ballston Spa, NY4/3

Reject harmful tariffs, pursue targeted trade solutions

The proposed tariffs threaten to disrupt domestic industries, raise consumer costs, and instigate retaliatory actions that could harm American workers and farmers. Broad tariffs are a blunt instrument that fail to address underlying issues and potentially escalate trade conflicts. Instead, we should

From a constituent in Slingerlands, NY3/26

END DOGE! Remove, impeach, stop funding MUSK and his minions. PROTECT AMERICANS.

From a constituent in Troy, NY3/21

Protect museums and libraries

I am writing to express my horror at Trump’s March 14 Executive Order targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Museums and libraries are some of our most precious public commodities. I urge you to work to prevent the administration from moving forward with this.

From a verified voter in Latham, NY3/16

# Urgent: AI, VR, and Transhumanist Convergence Threatens Humanity I write with grave urgency regarding rapidly converging technological threats demanding immediate action. China's Manus AI—now operating without human oversight—exemplifies these accelerating risks, as does Meta's Q1 2025 neural lac

From a verified voter in Voorheesville, NY3/16

Please ensure that the Department of Education Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program isn’t slashed by the current administration.  For over 50 years the DOE IMLS Grants to States funds have been used to meet the needs of children, parents, teenagers, adult learner

From a verified voter in Ballston Spa, NY3/15

Don't Cut US backed global media, library and museum grants

The proposed cuts to funding for US-backed global media, library, and museum grants are concerning. These programs play a vital role in promoting cultural exchange, education, and understanding across borders. Slashing their budgets would undermine America's global influence and soft power. Global m

From a constituent in Pattersonville, NY3/13

Opposing Republican funding bill, prioritizing constituents over corporate interests

I urge you to oppose the draconian Republican funding bill and protect Congress' power of the purse by refusing to cede authority to the executive branch. This legislation fails to address the pressing needs of our constituents and imposes severe cuts to vital social programs. As an elected represen

From a constituent in Schenectady, NY3/13

I am writing to you as a parent in the Capital district, and as a VA employee to ask you to please stand up for your constituents and to do what is within your power to block Elon Musk's unregulated and highly illegal power grab -- which he is using to disassemble groups like mine. I know I have re

From a verified voter in Ballston Spa, NY3/13

Reject EPA's plan to dismantle crucial environmental safeguards

The EPA's announcement of plans to roll back dozens of crucial environmental regulations is deeply concerning and jeopardizes public health, environmental protection, and efforts to combat climate change. Eliminating rules on power plant emissions, vehicle pollution standards, and Clean Water Act pr

From a verified voter in Rensselaer, NY3/12

Demand for Action: Condemn the Illegal Detention of Mahmoud Khalil

I am writing as a voter who supported each of you to represent me and my fellow New Yorkers. The federal government’s illegal arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil is an unacceptable attack on our constitutional rights, and your silence on this matter is deeply concerning. On March 11, 2025, a let

From a verified voter in Schenectady, NY3/11

Start impeachment of Trump

From a verified voter in Latham, NY3/8

**Strategic Expansion of Cancer Eradication: Building on Pediatric Momentum** The bipartisan consensus achieved through pediatric cancer advocacy—evidenced by 2025’s STAR Act reforms—provides a foundation to launch an uncompromising offensive against *all* cancers. While prioritizing children (1%

From a verified voter in Latham, NY3/8

**REVISED Strategic Pediatric Cancer Eradication Proposal** The bipartisan unity demonstrated during Devarjaye "D.J." Daniel’s recognition at the 2025 congressional address presents a historic opportunity to transform symbolic compassion into generational progress against childhood cancer. Buildi

From a verified voter in Latham, NY3/8

**Strategic Proposal to Accelerate Pediatric Cancer Eradication** The recognition of Devarjaye "D.J." Daniel, a 13-year-old battling terminal brain cancer, during President Trump’s congressional address offers a historic opportunity to unite bipartisan support for defeating childhood cancers. St.