Congressman Paul Tonko met Texas Democratic lawmakers to discuss opposition against partisan redistricting maps supported by President Trump.
Quiver AI Summary
On August 4, 2025, Congressman Paul D. Tonko met with Texas Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Lulu Flores and Vikki Goodwin, discussing the ongoing standoff regarding redistricting in Texas. The Democrats recently left the state to prevent the adoption of congressional maps they view as partisan and racially motivated, linked to demands from President Trump.
Following the meeting, Tonko expressed his disapproval of the proposed maps, stating they "mock the Voting Rights Act" and "disenfranchise marginalized people." He praised the Texas Democrats for their efforts to oppose what he described as "extreme partisan redistricting" and emphasized the importance of allowing voters to choose their representatives.
The meeting included discussions about next steps in response to what the lawmakers described as undemocratic actions, underscoring the divisions surrounding redistricting efforts in the U.S.
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Paul Tonko Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Paul Tonko is worth $32.5K, as of August 4th, 2025. This is the 435th 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.
You can track Paul Tonko's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Tonko.
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: Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025
- H.R.3742: Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025
- H.R.2586: Reentry Act of 2025
- H.R.2087: SAFE Bet Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Paul Tonko on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Tonko.
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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