US Representative
Paul Tonko Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Co-Sponsor of Legislation
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB3930
Introduced
6/11/25
Refer
6/11/25
To provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB396
Introduced
1/14/25
Refer
1/14/25
TRUST in Congress Act Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust in Congress Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB397
Introduced
1/14/25
Refer
1/14/25
Report Pass
4/30/25
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB429
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB433
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Department of Education Protection Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB452
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Engrossed
4/29/25
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB468
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Mel's LawThis bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs to establish policies for awarding posthumous degrees.Specifically, the IHE must certify that it has a policy to award a posthumous degree to a deceased student who (1) was enrolled in a degree program at the IHE; (2) died prior to completing such program; and (3) at the time of death, was in academic standing consistent with the requirements for graduation from such program (as determined by the IHE).The bill prohibits accrediting agencies from taking into consideration the number of posthumous degrees awarded to deceased students by the IHE. (Under current law, an IHE must be accredited by an accrediting agency to participate in federal student aid programs.)
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB469
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Refer
1/16/25
Engrossed
2/27/25
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule ActThis bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be buried on the west lawn of the Capitol on or before July 4, 2026. Congressional leadership will determine the contents of the time capsule, and the time capsule shall be sealed until July 4, 2276.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB484
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Refer
2/14/25
Refer
2/14/25
Food Deserts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to reduce food deserts. Under the program, grants are provided to states for revolving funds that support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. Underserved communities are communities that have (1) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and (2) a high rate of hunger, a high rate of food insecurity, or a high poverty rate.The bill requires states to use such funds for loans that support grocery stores in underserved communities, including for opening a store (excluding new construction), or supporting an existing store.In order to qualify for loans, grocery stores must meet criteria enumerated in the bill. For example, grocery stores must (1) emphasize unprocessed, healthful foods; (2) provide staple foods and a variety of raw fruits and vegetables; and (3) charge affordable prices at or below market values.Further, states must prioritize loan applications from entities that meet criteria related tohiring workers from the underserved community,providing classes or educational information about a healthful diet,sourcing food from local urban farms and gardens, anddemonstrating existing supply chain relationships in the grocery industry.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB492
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Saving the Civil Service Act