Environment America Action Fund endorses U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko for re-election in NY-20

For Immediate Release: October 29th, 2024

Contact: Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, [email protected], 303-573-5556

DENVER, Colorado — Environment America Action Fund announced Tuesday that it is endorsing the re-election of U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko in the NY-20 congressional district. 

Rep. Paul Tonko has served in a number of critical environmental roles. In the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials and a member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. In these positions and beyond, Rep. Tonko has been a significant green advocate, particularly in his work to support renewable energy, waterway improvements, and clean-ups of oil spills. He was also a key player in the historic Inflation Reduction Act, securing provisions for home electrification rebates and expanded offshore wind leasing. Environment America Action Fund is endorsing Rep. Paul Tonko for his NY-20 re-election campaign.

“Representative Paul Tonko is a tried and true conservationist who is a champion of our values,” said Environment America Action Fund Treasurer Wendy Wendlandt. “His work to expand clean energy and incentivize the green transition is much needed in Congress. Another term for Representative Tonko will benefit both New York and the United States as a whole.”

Environment America Action Fund works to protect our environment by supporting candidates for public office who champion clean air, clean water, wilderness preservation, and strong action to prevent global warming. The Environment America Action Fund is a part of the Environment America family of organizations.