Paul Tonko: “The U.S. R&D ecosystem is directly responsible for the security and prosperity that Americans enjoy today.”

Mr. Tonko's bill would create a new program specifically for what it defines as the New York-New Jersey Watershed.

Our water resources serve as sources of drinking water for millions of people, provide habitats for more than 200 fish species, and support critical outdoor recreation and tourism industries.

The bill balances the need for data center development without pushing those costs onto consumers.

It is imperative that no matter what Administration is in the White House and no matter who is at the helm of our Federal agencies, scientific research can be relied upon as a safe launch to deepen our exciting opportunities in this age of…