Political Quotes

Paul Tonko: I was particularly concerned by the preemption provisions in the majority's draft bill to amend TSCA.

On the recordJuly 10, 2014
I was particularly concerned by the preemption provisions in the majority's draft bill to amend TSCA.
Said by
Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko expresses concern over the draft bill's potential impact on state laws.

Share

More from Paul Tonko

Dec 10, 2024

I believe that leaves the individual of focus this evening, the chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).

govinfo.gov
Apr 23, 2026

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…

govinfo.gov
Feb 5, 2025

I thank Ranking Member McGovern for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, if the previous question is defeated, Democrats plan to offer a vote on the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. The SUPPORT Act, which House Republicans…

govinfo.gov
Jan 22, 2026

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…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation