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Josh Riley

Josh Riley

DDemocratNY-19 · Representative
64
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence9
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone57
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency40
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
23
Total Statements
5
Floor Speeches
18
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Agriculture: 5Healthcare: 3Taxes: 3Education: 3Trade: 2Environment: 2Labor: 2Housing: 2Foreign Policy: 2Civil Rights: 1China: 1Crime & Justice: 1Infrastructure: 1Immigration: 1

Speech Tone

Bipartisan: 13Neutral: 8Ceremonial: 1Urgent: 1

Statements (23)

Press Release2026-05-20HR1346
RILEY BILL TO LOWER GAS PRICES PASSES HOUSE

RILEY BILL TO LOWER GAS PRICES PASSES HOUSE YEAR-ROUND SALE OF E-15 COULD SAVE DRIVERS MORE THAN 40 CENTS PER GALLON WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R.1346) Act, legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) [ ]

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Press Release2026-05-13BipartisanCrime & Justice
RILEY BILL TO REDUCE CRIME, PROTECT UPSTATE WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES PASSES HOUSE

RILEY BILL TO REDUCE CRIME, PROTECT UPSTATE WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES PASSES HOUSE Bipartisan legislation cracks down on organized retail crime, strengthens law enforcement, and protects working families from rising costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced House…

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Press Release2026-05-01Agriculture
RILEY VOTES YES ON FARM BILL, DELIVERING MAJOR WINS FOR UPSTATE FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

RILEY VOTES YES ON FARM BILL, DELIVERING MAJOR WINS FOR UPSTATE FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES Upstate Farms and groups praise Riley’s vote to support local agriculture WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley today Thursday in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on the House [ ]

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Floor Speech2026-04-30ImmigrationTradeEducation
REMEMBERING MARIO SALATI

REMEMBERING MARIO SALATI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING MARIO…

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Press Release2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesInfrastructureHR7386
Riley Votes to Extend Broadband Network for First Responders

Riley Votes to Extend Broadband Network for First Responders WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) voted to pass the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act (H.R.7386). This bipartisan legislation extends the authority of FirstNet through 2027, [ ]

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Press Release2026-04-22BipartisanForeign PolicyChinaTrade
Riley Backs Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on China, Protect U.S. Supply Chains and National Security

Riley Backs Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on China, Protect U.S. Supply Chains and National Security Congressman Josh Riley is backing the bipartisan Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. export controls on semiconductor manufacturing…

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Press Release2026-04-17Bipartisan
Riley Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Taxes on Utility Bills

Riley Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Taxes on Utility Bills Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19), alongside Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), introduced the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, bipartisan legislation to allow taxpayers to deduct taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on…

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Press Release2026-04-13
Riley Slams Proposal to Eliminate Heating Assistance for 91,000 Upstate New Yorkers

Riley Slams Proposal to Eliminate Heating Assistance for 91,000 Upstate New Yorkers Congressman Josh Riley this week sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee slamming President Trump's proposed budget, which would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), urging…

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Press Release2026-04-08Civil Rights
Riley Introduces Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Corporate Price Gouging, Lower Costs for Families

Riley Introduces Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Corporate Price Gouging, Lower Costs for Families Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, legislation that would lower costs for working families and level the playing field for small businesses…

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Press Release2026-04-03BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyAgriculture
Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers

Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act, legislation to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a mandatory weekly reporting program for…

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Press Release2026-03-20BipartisanHealthcareHR7861
Riley Forces Insurance Companies to put Patients Over Profits

Riley Forces Insurance Companies to put Patients Over Profits U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced he is co-leading the bipartisan Care Over Profits Act (H.R. 7861) to force health insurance companies to spend more of the money families pay in premiums on actual care. The bill…

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Press Release2026-03-05Agriculture
Riley Secures Major Wins for Upstate Communities in 2026 Farm Bill

Riley Secures Major Wins for Upstate Communities in 2026 Farm Bill Congressman Josh Riley announced a series of wins for Upstate New York farmers and rural communities after the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the full…

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Press Release2026-02-20
Rep. Riley Cross-Examines NYSEG Executives Under Oath, Demands Answers on Rate Hike and Profits Sent to Spain

Rep. Riley Cross-Examines NYSEG Executives Under Oath, Demands Answers on Rate Hike and Profits Sent to Spain Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) yesterday participated in a hearing of the Public Service Commission, where he cross-examined NYSEG executives and demanded answers about why the utility…

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Press Release2026-01-23Urgent
ICYMI: Rep. Riley Launches Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus

ICYMI: Rep. Riley Launches Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) yesterday launched the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus, a group of lawmakers dedicated to finding legislative solutions to the ongoing energy affordability crisis. The caucus will…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13HousingHR4593
SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT

SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H695-H696] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-01-08BipartisanTaxesHousingHR6962
Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Wall Street from Buying Up Affordable Housing

Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Wall Street from Buying Up Affordable Housing WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Josh Riley (NY-19) and Pat Harrigan (NC-10) today introduced the ‘Families First Housing Act’ (H.R. 6962) bipartisan legislation to stop Wall Street investors from buying up…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR4593S2020
SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT

SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H127-H132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2025-12-16BipartisanAgricultureS222
Congressman Riley Celebrates House Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Congressman Riley Celebrates House Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Bill Supports Upstate Dairy Farmers and Students WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) helped deliver final congressional passage of the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S.222), which has now…

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Press Release2025-12-10BipartisanHR6590
Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Bonuses for Utility CEOs When They Hike Rates on Families

Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Bonuses for Utility CEOs When They Hike Rates on Families WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) and Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) today introduced the bipartisan No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act (H.R.6590), which prohibits utility company…

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Press Release2025-12-04BipartisanHealthcare
Riley Unveils Bipartisan Plan to Lower Healthcare Costs and Protect Coverage for Upstate New York Families

Riley Unveils Bipartisan Plan to Lower Healthcare Costs and Protect Coverage for Upstate New York Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Josh Riley is introducing a bipartisan proposal to stop premium hikes, protect families’ health coverage, and keep healthcare affordable in Upstate New York.…

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Press Release2025-12-02BipartisanEducationAgriculture
Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Recruit STEM Teachers to Rural Schools in Upstate New York

Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Recruit STEM Teachers to Rural Schools in Upstate New York WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) and Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the ‘Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act,’ a bipartisan bill to help rural schools hire well-trained STEM…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27CeremonialEducationLabor
CONGRATULATING THE BINGHAMTON PATRIOTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM

CONGRATULATING THE BINGHAMTON PATRIOTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1321-H1322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-02-13BipartisanLabor
RISING UTILITY BILLS

RISING UTILITY BILLS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H695] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RISING UTILITY…

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