U.S. House of Representatives
Paul Tonko
U.S. Representative for New York's 20th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Paul Tonko represents New York's 20th District in the U.S. House. Tonko first took office in this chamber on Jan 6, 2009, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Tonko's recent roll-call votes. Tonko sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Energy and Commerce; the Budget
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Tonko voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as New York's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with New York and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →100% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
Bills Tonko sponsored
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TIME Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes.
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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State Energy Oversight Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Data Center Fairness Fee Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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End Energy Hardship Act
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$1,247,202
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Dec 2, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Dec 12, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2020 · filed Dec 4, 2020 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
New York's 20th District
People
782,695 residents
Household income
Median $86,491 a year
Rent
Median $1,276 a month
Internet
5.7% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.