Paul Tonko: “With the COVID-19 crisis and the associated economic downturn, we are really facing enormous challenges when it comes to…”

It is an honor to cohost this Special Order with Congresswoman Dexter. Again, I thank the gentlewoman for her caring voice. Obviously, listening to these horrific stories that are impacting our children in this Nation is very difficult to…

Mr. Speaker, when we debated this bill in committee, I was reminded of the environmental history of the Adirondack Mountains, which are located just to the north of my district in upstate New York. The Adirondacks are known for their…

I thank Congressman Takano for bringing us together this evening for a very important discussion. Kilmar, Andry, Jefferson, Kevin: a devoted father married to an American citizen, a makeup artist who faced persecution in his home country…

in just 1 short year, our constituents have already begun to suffer the consequences of the Trump administration's agenda to undo lifesaving environmental protections. The latest rollback is expected to target key parts of the EPA's 2015…