Representative · New York · District 20
Paul Tonko
D
ChamberHouse
PartyDemocrat
StateNew York
District20th
Paul Tonko is the U.S. Representative for New York's 20th District (NY-20).
District Geography
District covers all of Albany County and Schenectady County and part of Montgomery County, Rensselaer County, and Saratoga County, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and Amsterdam.
District boundaries: 119th Congress · U.S. Census Bureau relationship files.
On the Record 98 tracked votes
Biography
Paul David Tonko is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 20th congressional district since 2013. He represented the 21st congressional district from 2009 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Tonko has been called a staunch progressive. After the 2020 redistricting cycle and effective for the 118th Congress, the 20th district will include all of Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties as well as part of Rensselaer County.
WikipediaFloor Statements
Kay Hagan Tick Act ReauthorizationSUPPORT
“The Kay Hagan Tick Act would reauthorize key programs at the CDC that fund both research and support for local public health agencies to address tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Tick-borne diseases are a large and growing problem in New York, with more than 18,000 cases of Lyme disease reported in New York State in 2024. Lyme can cause serious health consequences, and for some, long- term complications persist after treatment.”
Jul 20, 2026
FIRE ActOPPOSE
“I completely understand that many State and local governments are dealing with severe air pollution related to wildfires, but as we approach Earth Day, it is important for us to recognize that efforts like the Clean Air Act should be continued to be implemented to the fullest and even enhanced where necessary. I will be crystal clear: The Clean Air Act already allows States to submit data for air pollution caused by exceptional events, preventing these emissions from penalizing them when determining compliance with air quality standards.”
Dec 2, 2025
H.R. 6409OPPOSE
“Pretending that pollution doesn't exist simply cannot be the answer.”
Apr 15, 2026
Voting Record
NayJuly 15, 2026
YeaJuly 13, 2026
YeaJune 3, 2026
NayApril 30, 2026
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.H.Con.Res. 68
YeaJanuary 22, 2026NayJanuary 22, 2026
NayNovember 18, 2025