Congressman Paul Tonko criticizes the Trump administration's proposal to revoke key climate protections, emphasizing public health risks.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Paul D. Tonko criticized the Trump administration's proposal to change the EPA's "endangerment finding" for greenhouse gases, which he argues could weaken regulations on climate pollution. Tonko stated, "EPA has an obligation to reduce this pollution," emphasizing the importance of science in addressing climate change.
He accused EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin of launching an "ideological campaign" against climate science and claimed that this proposal undermines public health protections. Tonko reiterated his commitment to advocating for climate action, stating, "I won’t stop fighting to push for a cleaner, greener future."
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Paul Tonko Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Paul Tonko is worth $32.5K, as of July 29th, 2025. This is the 434th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Tonko has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Paul Tonko Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Paul Tonko:
- H.R.4745: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes.
- H.R.4744: To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promote mental wellness and resilience and prevent and heal mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial conditions through developmentally and culturally appropriate community programs, and award grants for the purpose of establishing, operating, or expanding community-based mental wellness and resilience programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4619: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program.
- H.R.3742: Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025
- H.R.2586: Reentry Act of 2025
- H.R.2087: SAFE Bet Act of 2025
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Paul Tonko Fundraising
Paul Tonko recently disclosed $182.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 472nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 36.8% came from individual donors.
Tonko disclosed $185.5K of spending. This was the 290th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Tonko disclosed $524.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 449th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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