Paul Tonko: “I believe Congress should consider other methods for meeting our critical mineral demands, including investing in R&D.”

It is worth reiterating just how effective the Clean Air Act has been at protecting our public health. In the past 50-plus years, the Clean Air Act has proven time and time again that environmental protections and economic growth can…

Mr. Speaker, 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…

They say, ‘Well, she’s the future of the party.’ I say, ‘She’s the today of the party,’

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…