Tonight, I'm wishing an easy and meaningful fast to all those observing Yom Kippur across our Capital Region and beyond. G'mar chatima tovah!

WATCH NOW: House Democrats are live! We’re fighting to protect your health care and lower costs.

Republicans have control of the House, Senate, and presidency. They have the power to pass a budget that avoids a shutdown and prioritizes the wellbeing of working families. Instead they're missing in action. I'm here in DC to keep up the fight to protect the healthcare benefits Americans need.

TODAY: My team is hosting a Mobile Office Hours event at the Mechanicville District Public Library from 4-6 PM! If you’re in the area and you have questions or need assistance with federal government policies or services, stop by and speak with my staff!

On the heels of #WorldRiversDay, I introduced the bipartisan NY–NJ Watershed Protection Act to restore our rivers, improve water quality, and build climate resilience. This bill will strengthen the health of our rivers and communities for decades to come.

Next month, my office will host four Mobile Office Hours events across our Capital Region. If you're nearby any of these locations and have questions about federal services or need assistance with a federal agency, please stop by and speak with my staff!

The New York Power Authority's renewable energy plan demonstrates the leadership we need to meet New York's climate goals. It is a step toward lowering electric bills and I urge NYPA to continue expanding. I am proud to lead this effort with @reppaultonko.bsky.social and NY Democrats.

Republicans are once again steering us toward a devastating shutdown—threatening health care and livelihoods for millions of Americans—but I’ll keep fighting for a budget that puts working families first. Read more in my newsletter: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

TODAY: Don’t miss my team’s Mobile Office Hours event at the Troy Public Library from 4-6 PM! If you’re in the area and you have questions or need assistance with federal government policies or services, stop by and speak with my staff!

Today, I was honored to visit the Melodies Center at Albany Med to meet with staff, patients, and their families and to learn more about the lifesaving work being done here at our Capital Region’s only provider of care for children and teens with cancer and blood disorders.

TONIGHT: Don’t miss the Capital Region Service Academy Information Night with my office and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social! If you’re interested in more information about attending a U.S. Service Academy, click here to reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/senator-gi...

Trump Always Chickens Out. Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer. The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America. Hold the line.

The rollback of the 2009 endangerment finding ignores decades of proven science that greenhouse gas emissions harm public health. @velazquez.house.gov & I led a letter with our New York colleagues today demanding EPA put the health and safety of our communities first—not the profits of Big Oil.

Republicans might be ok with a budget that drives up health care costs, but I'm not. Democrats will never accept a spending bill that further empowers Trump and sends Affordable Care Act premiums skyrocketing while doing nothing to ease rising costs for families. I voted no.

🧵 Routine childhood vaccinations are modern medical miracles that have saved millions of lives and made America healthier. (1/4) www.timesunion.com/business/art...

Trump and his administration are willing to go after anyone who expresses opinions that are not in line with his—First Amendment be damned. Anyone who cares about free speech should be sounding the alarm and standing against this act of state censorship.

Science doesn't care about politics and ideology. It is about pursuing the truth. I'm so grateful to the experts and researchers pushing back against the lies and political posturing from Secretary RFK Jr. that sow doubt in science and harm public health. We stand with you. We believe science.

Today, as we mark the second annual #NationalAppChallengeDay, I’m encouraging all young coders in our district to submit their apps for the Congressional App Challenge by 10/30! Check out the link below for more details on how to enter: tonko.house.gov/constituent-...

The dirty GOP spending bill released today would rubber stamp Trump’s agenda and further erode our health care system by sending Affordable Care Act premiums through the roof. I’m a hell no.

Next Tuesday, September 23 at 6 PM, come join my office and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social at our annual Service Academy Information Night! Use the link below to sign up to meet reps from each of our service academies and learn more about the application process: www.eventbrite.com/e/senator-gi...

SPOILER ALERT: This is not going to trickle down.

Political violence is NEVER acceptable. The scourge of gun violence in our nation needs to end.

Speaker Johnson needs to stop hiding behind the skirts of this lying administration and actually do his job. The American people want answers. The survivors of Epstein’s abuse want justice. Release the files.

The corrupt Supreme Court gave the green light for the Trump administration to keep targeting people based on the color of their skin and the language they speak. This overtly racist policy hurts immigrants and American citizens alike. It cannot be allowed to stand.

Trump’s reckless tariffs are driving up costs for families and hurting American businesses large and small – but Republicans refuse to stand up for their constituents. Read my latest newsletter for more on the impact of these disastrous policies: tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

Another dismal jobs report, one of the worst reported since the COVID pandemic. Trump and Republicans are costing jobs, driving up prices, and making life harder for everyday Americans. Their assault against the working class needs to end.

For years, I’ve been sounding the alarm on the meteoric rise of sports gambling and the threat it poses to our communities. Check out my conversation with ODAAT Gambling Awareness on the need to tackle this addiction and public health crisis.

Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts kids and communities across our nation. Today, my colleague Brian Fitzpatrick and I introduced the bipartisan Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act to address this threat, improve IAQ nationwide, and protect public health.

For more than 4 decades, Greg Floyd has been a trusted, respected voice informing our Capital Region and beyond. I congratulate him on a tremendous career and legacy that will long be felt and celebrated!

The White House is doing everything in its power to prevent the Epstein files from being released. The American people need and deserve transparency. I'm joining the push to force a vote in the House to release these files.

Today we celebrate the achievements of the labor movement and the contributions of workers everywhere. From establishing the 8-hour workday, to securing workplace health and safety protections, union workers have built a stronger, fairer, more prosperous nation. Happy Labor Day!

I marked Overdose Awareness Day by traveling across the district this week to meet with individuals in recovery, their loved ones, and advocates. Addiction needs a response rooted in hope. Read my newsletter to learn more about my effort to provide that hope. tonko.house.gov/news/email/s...

The Trump administration is taking a page out of big insurance’s playbook—using AI to review and decide care for patients under Medicare. The result will mean more delays and denial of coverage that Americans need and deserve.

Tonight, as we approach International Overdose Awareness Day, I was proud to join Friends of Recovery - New York to host a town hall event to discuss how recent federal policy changes, including the GOP’s Big, Ugly Bill, are impacting the overdose crisis and public health in our communities.

Next month, my office will be hosting Mobile Office Hours events in each of the five counties across our 20th district. If you're in the area and have questions about federal services or need assistance with a federal agency, I welcome you to stop by and speak with my staff!

This morning, I joined @schumer.senate.gov at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam to discuss how Democrats are working to reverse the Big, Ugly Bill’s devastating cuts for rural hospitals. Now more than ever, rural providers need our support to continue delivering care to those who need it.

Honored to be in my hometown of Amsterdam today to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Esperanza Verde Park, a beautiful new community gathering space for which I secured $650,000 through the FY23 Community Project Funding Process!

Just as so many kids across the country are starting their first week of school, we are rocked with yet another tragedy. My heart goes out to the Minneapolis community devastated by this horrific act of violence. We need so much more than thoughts and prayers right now. 1/2

Today, I joined residents and community members at Schaffer Heights Apartments in Schenectady to host an event to help keep seniors informed on how to spot fraudulent promotions and avoid scammers. Proud to join our partners in presenting this important educational event!

So proud to be at Albany High School this morning to celebrate completion of the transformative Rebuilding Albany High School project! This is a significant community investment in our students’ future, and I can’t wait to see them thrive here for generations to come.

The sports gambling industry has turned every game, pass, and play into a chance to bet. Young adults and vulnerable groups will be hit hardest by this constant barrage. We need standards that protect people and public health. We need to pass my SAFE Bet Act.

On Friday night, I was thrilled to join my fellow @usprogressives.bsky.social @pressley.house.gov and @balint.house.gov at a Town Hall in Glens Falls to highlight the damaging impacts of the recently passed Republican budget and to present a more just, equitable vision for the future of our nation.

Today, I was proud to join my fellow Reproductive Freedom Caucus member @pressley.house.gov at Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood to learn how the GOP’s Big, Ugly Bill will impact Planned Parenthood’s ability to provide essential reproductive care to those who need it most.

This evening, I was proud to be with WMHT for their Family Fun Day in Troy, where I joined President & CEO Anthony Hayes and the Cat in the Hat to highlight the importance of public broadcasting for keeping our communities safe and informed.

I’m outside the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, where ICE just illegally denied me entry to this facility where many of my constituents are being held. This administration is flagrantly violating the law – but I’ll keep pushing to demand accountability and due process.

Honored to be in Hoosick Falls this morning for the grand opening of Lanford Wood Community Forest – an incredible new resource for Rensselaer County with miles of fresh trails for residents and visitors alike to explore for generations to come!

Great to meet Brendon and Julianna from the Wait in the Wings YouTube documentary series today at Steamer No. 10 Theatre in Albany to explore this local gem and talk about our Capital Region’s local venues, our favorite musicals, and more!

Today, I joined a big crowd at the Colonie Senior Service Center for a celebration of Social Security as we mark the 90th birthday of this lifeline for millions of Americans. It was so great to hear from our Capital Region seniors about how this program has bettered their lives.

The VA & EPA have torn up their union contracts, gutting workers’ rights, threatening veterans’ care, and endangering our environment. This authoritarian union-busting is an assault on democracy & working people. We must fight back. We stand with AFGE. www.afge.org/article/va-r...

Great to be with @aarpny.bsky.social in Albany yesterday to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security! It was wonderful to join AARP members to enjoy pizza and hear their stories about what Social Security means to them – highlighting the need to protect this vital earned benefit.