Paul Tonko represents New York's 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he has held since 2009. Before his congressional service, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1983 to 2007 and as president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. He serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he sits on subcommittees focused on energy, environment, and oversight and investigations, as well as the House Budget Committee.

Name

Paul Tonko

Party

Democratic

State

New York

District

NY-20

Committees

Budget Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Energy Subcommittee

Key Fact 1

Paul Tonko has represented New York's 20th Congressional District since January 2009.

Key Fact 2

He served in the New York State Assembly for 24 years, from 1983 to 2007, including time as chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Energy.

Key Fact 3

Prior to Congress, he led the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority from 2007 to 2008.

Key Fact 4

He holds a degree in mechanical and industrial engineering from Clarkson University.

Key Fact 5

Tonko serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, focusing on energy and environmental policy issues.

Key Fact 6

He is a member of the House Budget Committee.

Key Fact 7

His district includes the state capital of Albany and surrounding areas in upstate New York.

Key Fact 8

Before entering politics, he worked as an engineer for the Montgomery County Department of Public Works.

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