Josh Riley

Rural Investment for Producers and the Environment (RIPE) Act of 2026

The proposal would direct federal funding and resources toward agricultural projects in rural areas that aim to improve both farm productivity and environmental conservation. Farmers and rural communities would gain access to grants, technical assistance, and incentive programs for practices like soil health improvement, water management, and wildlife habitat protection. The legislation targets agricultural producers of various sizes while supporting environmental stewardship across farmland and rural regions.

No Taxes on Utility Bills Act

This bill would prevent the federal government from taxing utility bills for electricity, gas, water, and other essential services that households rely on. The measure would affect both individual consumers and utility companies by removing or preventing any federal taxes that might be applied to these basic services. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Ways and Means, which handles tax legislation.

NSF Plant Biology Act

This bill would increase funding and support for plant biology research through the National Science Foundation, helping scientists study how plants grow, adapt to climate change, and develop new crops. The funding would support university research programs and help train the next generation of plant scientists, which could lead to advances in agriculture, food security, and environmental protection. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Veteran Housing Promise Act

This bill aims to improve housing assistance and support for veterans returning to civilian life. It likely addresses issues like affordable housing access, down payment assistance, or housing vouchers for former military members who may struggle to find stable homes after service. The legislation would affect veterans and potentially their families as they transition out of the military.

Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

The legislation would expand nutrition assistance programs for older Americans, likely increasing funding or eligibility for food support services that help seniors afford healthy meals. This would affect millions of seniors on fixed incomes who struggle to buy groceries, as well as the organizations and programs that deliver meals to elderly people in their communities.

Future FARMER Act

Future Funding for Agricultural Research, Mentorship, and Education Reauthorization Act or the Future FARMER Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants and fellowships for food and agriculture science education. This includes programs such as the (1) Higher Education Challenge Grants Program, (2) Agriculture in the Classroom Program, and (3) National Awards Program for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025

Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025 This bill permits unrefrigerated surplus eggs originally intended for hatching to be repurposed for use in pasteurized liquid egg products intended for consumption. Under current regulations, most eggs intended for consumption must be refrigerated within 36 hours of being laid. The bill would exempt from this requirement surplus broiler hatching eggs (eggs originally intended to be hatched and raised for meat) that are repurposed for sale to an egg breaker (a facility that sells liquid egg to food manufacturers). (Broiler hatching eggs are generally held at a warmer temperature than other eggs in order to facilitate incubation. Because these eggs are not refrigerated, current regulations prohibit the sale of any surplus broiler hatching eggs to egg breakers for use in liquid egg products. Liquid egg products distributed for consumption are separately required under current law to be pasteurized, or treated to destroy bacteria.) The bill also requires the Food and Drug Administration to revise the refrigeration requirement to permit surplus broiler hatching eggs held at temperatures suitable for hatching chicks to be sold to egg breakers for processing as liquid egg products.