Paul Tonko

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

This bill would renew federal funding for health clinics located in schools, which provide medical services like checkups, vaccinations, and mental health care to students. The program helps schools in underserved areas offer healthcare to children who might otherwise lack access to doctors or preventive care. By reauthorizing the program, Congress would continue supporting these clinics and potentially expand their reach to more schools.

Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes.

The measure calls attention to the mental health and emotional challenges faced by people living with rare diseases and their families, who often struggle with depression, anxiety, and isolation alongside their medical conditions. It aims to increase awareness of these behavioral health needs and encourage better support systems, counseling services, and resources for this overlooked population. The resolution has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

Power for the People Act of 2026

Without specific subjects listed, this bill likely aims to expand access to electricity or renewable energy for underserved communities, though the exact provisions remain unclear. Based on the title and referral to the Energy and Commerce Committee, it probably addresses how power generation, distribution, or affordability affects ordinary households and businesses. The bill is currently under review and has not yet been debated or voted on.

Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2026, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day".

This resolution would officially recognize April 5, 2026, as a national day to raise awareness about Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males and can cause heart problems, muscle weakness, and immune system issues. The designation aims to increase public understanding of the condition and support for patients and families dealing with this disease. This is a symbolic measure with no direct regulatory or funding impact.

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies the Weatherization Assistance Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants for low-income households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The bill increases the cap on the average assistance provided per home from $6,500 to $12,000. The bill also directs DOE to include in its annual report to Congress a description of the impacts of enhancement and innovation readiness efforts on eligibility for assistance under the program.

Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025

This bill would establish new pollution standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, while directing funding and investments toward communities most affected by climate change and pollution. The legislation would likely create environmental regulations for major polluters and establish programs to help disadvantaged neighborhoods transition to cleaner energy and improve public health. Workers, businesses, environmental groups, and low-income communities would all be affected by the new standards and investment programs.

Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025

The legislation would ban automated software programs that rapidly purchase large quantities of holiday gifts and other retail items, then resell them at inflated prices. This practice, known as "bot scalping," frustrates regular shoppers trying to buy popular items at fair prices during peak shopping seasons. The bill would give the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce penalties against companies and individuals using these bots to unfairly monopolize limited inventory.

New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act of 2025

New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act of 2025 This bill establishes programs to restore and protect the New York-New Jersey Watershed. The watershed is composed of all land area the surface water of which drains into the New York-New Jersey Harbor, the waters contained within that land area, and associated estuaries. Specifically, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, a nonregulatory program, to coordinate restoration and protection activities among government entities and conservation partners throughout the watershed. The bill also establishes the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Grant Program, a voluntary grant and technical assistance program, to provide competitive matching grants to certain entities to implement restoration and protection activities for the watershed. The federal government may not maintain ownership of any land acquired under the bill except for the purpose of promptly transferring ownership to grant recipients. The bill ceases to have force or effect on October 1, 2031.

Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025

This bill would require schools to improve indoor air quality by setting standards for ventilation, air filtration, and testing for pollutants like mold and carbon dioxide. Schools would need to assess their current air systems and make upgrades to meet these standards, with federal funding potentially available to help pay for improvements. The goal is to create healthier learning environments for students and staff by reducing exposure to poor air quality that can affect health and academic performance.

Medicaid Bump Act

Medicaid Bump Act This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025

This bill would expand mental health services and support programs in local communities, likely including funding for mental health clinics, crisis hotlines, and counseling services in underserved areas. It aims to help people of all ages access affordable mental health care and build community resources that strengthen mental wellness and help people cope with stress and challenges. The bill would affect patients seeking mental health treatment, healthcare providers, and communities looking to improve their mental health infrastructure.

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 This bill removes the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.

Reentry Act of 2025

Reentry Act of 2025 This bill allows for Medicaid payment of medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.

Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder.

This resolution supports the designation of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day. This is a rare genetic disorder that causes a variety of symptoms, including developmental delays and extreme appetite.

Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2025, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day".

This resolution supports the designation of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day. Barth Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder of lipid metabolism that primarily affects males.

Scientific Integrity Act

Scientific Integrity Act This bill requires each federal agency that funds, conducts, or oversees scientific research to adopt and enforce a scientific integrity policy. Under the bill, among other parameters, such policies must (1) ensure that scientific conclusions are not based on political considerations, (2) prohibit the suppression or alteration of findings, and (3) permit researchers to disseminate their findings and engage with the scientific community as appropriate. Scientific integrity policies must also include a mechanism through which stakeholders may report violations of the policy. Agencies are required to submit their scientific integrity policies to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for approval. Approved policies must be made public, submitted to Congress, and periodically updated. Agencies may use their existing policies provided they satisfy the requirements of the bill. The Government Accountability Office must review implementation of the policies. Each agency is also required to (1) appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer, (2) establish a process for dispute resolution consistent with the scientific integrity policy, and (3) establish a specified training program for current and new employees.

National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 7, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009 - Title I: National Park Service Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Extends the National Park Service Advisory Board and the National Park Service Concessions Management Advisory Board until December 31, 2019. (Sec. 103) Revises specified current penalty provisions applicable to the National Park System to provide for the uniform application throughout the System of specified penalty provisions of the National Park Service Organic Act and the federal criminal code. (Sec. 104) Increases the amount that may be appropriated in any one year for the National Park Service (NPS) Volunteers-In-Parks Program. Title II: Pearl Harbor Ticketing - (Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in managing the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, to enter into an agreement with the organizations authorized to administer a Pearl Harbor historic site in Hawaii with respect to visitor access and the sale of tickets. Instructs the Secretary, with respect to any such agreement, to: (1) require the organization administering or managing a Pearl Harbor historic site to pay to the Secretary a fee to recover administrative costs associated with the use of the visitor center within the Pearl Harbor Naval Complex within the Monument for public access and ticket sales, the proceeds of which shall remain available for use by the NPS at the Monument; and (2) ensure the limited liability of the United States arising from the admission of the public through the visitor center to such a site and the sale or issuance of any tickets to such site. Prohibits the Secretary, under this title, from: (1) regulating or approving rates for admission to an attraction within a Pearl Harbor historic site; (2) regulating or managing visitor services of such historic sites within the Complex, other than at those sites managed by the NPS as part of the Monument; or (3) charging an entrance fee for admission to the Monument. (Sec. 203) Prohibits anything in this title from authorizing the Secretary or any organization that administers or manages a Pearl Harbor historic site to take any action in derogation of the preservation and protection of the values and resources of the Monument. Title III: Changes to National Park Units - (Sec. 301) Provides for the transfer of the administrative jurisdiction of specified land within the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to restrict the use of specified acreage within the boundary of the Parkway that is immediately adjacent to part of the Research Center's north perimeter fence by prohibiting the storage, construction, or installation of any item that may obstruct the view from the Research Center into the Parkway. Provides for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction to occur without reimbursement or consideration. Requires NPS and the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) to comply with all terms and conditions of a certain Agreement with regard to the transfer of administrative jurisdiction, management, and maintenance of the lands discussed in such Agreement. Instructs the Secretary to allow the Research Center access to the land the Secretary restricts for maintenance purposes. Bars the pruning or removal of trees which are six inches or more in diameter without the advance permission of the Secretary. Requires the use of any pesticide to be approved by the Secretary prior to its application. Requires the inclusion of: (1) the land transferred to the Secretary in the boundaries of the Parkway and to be administered by the NPS as part of the Parkway; and (2) the land transferred to the Secretary of Transportation in the boundary of the Research Center and to be removed from the Parkway's boundary. Requires the land designated for restricted use to be maintained by the Research Center. (Sec. 302) Revises provisions regarding the removal of snow and ice around federal buildings in the District of Columbia. Requires federal agencies (under current law, the Director of the NPS) to remove snow, sleet, and ice from around such buildings. Requires such snow, sleet, or ice removal to occur within a reasonable time period after snow or sleet ceases to fall or after ice has accumulated. Permits delegation of all such duties to another governmental or nongovernmental entity through a lease, contract, or other comparable arrangement. (Sec. 303) Redesignates the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in Georgia as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. (Sec. 304) Adjusts the boundary of the Lava Beds National Monument in California. Title IV: Technical Corrections - Makes technical and conforming amendments to specified acts relating to public lands.

Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 8, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development program to: (1) improve the energy efficiency, reliability, and capacity of wind turbines; (2) optimize the design and adaptability of wind energy systems to the broadest practical range of atmospheric conditions; and (3) reduce the cost of construction, generation, and maintenance of such systems. Directs the Secretary to conduct a wind energy demonstration program to measure wind energy system performance under the full productive range of wind conditions in the United States. Requires awards under such programs to be made on a competitive basis with an emphasis on technical merit. Requires the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, to: (1) coordinate with the Office of Minority Economic Impact and with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; and (2) provide special consideration to applications submitted by institutions, businesses, or entities containing majority representation of women, minorities, or persons with disabilities in science and engineering. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in power generation systems and to identify the technologies that will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of 65% or simple cycle efficiency of 50%. Requires the program to: (1) support first-of-a-kind engineering and detailed gas turbine design for megawatt-scale and utility-scale electric power generation; (2) include technology demonstration through component testing, subscale testing, and full scale testing in existing fleets; (3) include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility; and (4) assess overall combined cycle and simple cycle system performance. Sets forth as program goals: (1) in phase I, to develop the conceptual design of, and to develop and demonstrate the technology required for, advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62% combined cycle efficiency or 47% simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis; and (2) in phase II, to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 65% combined cycle efficiency or 50% simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis. Directs the Secretary, in selecting program proposals, to emphasize the extent to which the proposal will: (1) stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the United States; and (2) promote and enhance U.S. technology leadership. Authorizes appropriations.