Paul Tonko: “Safe drinking water should be an absolute right for everyone.”

Mr. Speaker, one of the very first bills I ever voted on as a Representative in Congress was passing the Affordable Care Act and bringing historic access to healthcare to millions. That action reflects what Congress should be all about…

Absolutely. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from California for yielding. Yes, they are a good family. I enjoy being their Representative. It is absolutely a powerful moment this evening in the House to hear everyone, your friends…

it is a bittersweet moment as I rise today to honor my deputy chief of staff and legislative director, Emily Duhovny Silverberg. Born in the Bronx and raised in New Jersey, Emily joined my office in 2012 as an intern and will leave Capitol…

In the past 2 weeks, a series of executive actions have directly targeted the LGBTQ+ community, attacking fundamental rights, fueling division, and ignoring reality. LGBTQ+ people, including trans individuals, are part of every community…