Rep. Paul Tonko

From a constituent in Schenectady, NY

Elect New Leadership

As I indicated in my phone message earlier this week, we need new leadership in Congress. I would like to see majority leaders who support Medicare for all and who take a tougher stance against the war in Iran. I do not want to see Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries maintain their positions.

From a constituent in Latham, NY

Support a Speaker who will hold gov't criminals accountable

I am writing to ask you to NOT support Hakeem Jeffries as the next Speaker of the House. As many voters made clear on election day, top priorities include universal health coverage, holding corrupt individuals accountable for their crimes, and stopping the usage of American taxpayer dollars to suppo

From a constituent in Rensselaer, NY

Reject Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House

I am a Democratic constituent who helped send Democrats to Washington with a mandate. We cannot squander these two years. The party can prove it is serious and has learned from the mistakes that enabled a second Trump term. I am asking my representative for one thing: reject Hakeem Jeffries as Spea

From a verified voter in Schenectady, NY

Do not confirm Jeffries without concessions

I am your constituent in Schenectady. Last night voters gave Democrats the House and rebuked the Trump administration. Affordability carried the campaign, and families expect results. Voters also expect Congress to check a president whom I consider a fascist, served by a Republican Congress that def

From a verified voter in Amsterdam, NY

Rep Tonko I must insist you lobby the house to elect someone other than Hakeem Jefferies as leader. He has proven time and again he has no interest in holding the criminal regime accountable. It is your duty and obligation to oppose him and openly push for others to do the same. We cannot have busin

From a verified voter in Amsterdam, NY

Citizens across the country have delivered a clear mandate to the Democratic party. Progressive politics now. Medicare for all now. No more wars now. Trump, his family, and his entire administration impeached and prosecuted now. Billionaires taxed out of existence now. Don't try and give us your cen

From a verified voter in Ballston Spa, NY

Block Cuts to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

Block any legislation or regulatory changes that gut Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Senate is set to consider a bipartisan permitting reform bill when it returns from recess on November 9, and that bill would strip public comment rights, remove the requirement to consult