Josh Riley

RILEY DEMANDS HOME HEATING AID BE DELIVERED ON TIME FOR UPSTATE FAMILIES WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) is demanding the federal government get heating assistance to Upstate families on time as energy costs rise and colder weather approaches. Riley joined a bipartisan [ ]

RILEY TAKES ON STREAMING GIANTS WITH BILL TO END AD-FREE BAIT-AND-SWITCH WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Ad-Free Means Ad-Free Act, legislation to crack down on streaming companies that promise customers commercial-free viewing, then change the rules and force…

RILEY INTRODUCES BILL TO RESTORE HEALTH COVERAGE FOR 450,000 NEW YORKERS WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) has introduced the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act to reinstate federal funding for New York’s Essential Plan and restore health coverage for nearly 15,000 people in…

RILEY DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM VERIZON OVER RURAL LANDLINE SHUTOFFS BINGHAMTON, NY – Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) is demanding answers from Verizon about notices the company has sent to residents across Upstate New York warning that their copper landline telephone service [ ]

RILEY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE TRANSIT ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) and Representative James Gallagher (CA-01) introduced the Improving Rural Transportation Act. This bipartisan bill will create a federal grant program to fund…

RILEY HELPS PASS BIPARTISAN BILL TO HOLD DATA CENTERS ACCOUNTABLE, LOWER UTILITY BILLS FOR UPSTATE NEW YORKERS WASHINGTON, DC — With the support of Representative Josh Riley (NY-19), the U.S. House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation to stop utilities from charging families and small…

HOUSE PASSES RILEY BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON “TRANQ,” THE DEADLY SEDATIVE MAKING FENTANYL EVEN MORE LETHAL Bipartisan legislation gives law enforcement new tools against xylazine traffickers while protecting veterinarians, farmers, and ranchersWASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives has…

CIDER MILL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS IN BUSINESS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H5964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

ICYMI: RILEY CONVENES ROUNDTABLE ON UTILITY COSTS BINGHAMTON, NY — Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) brought together local residents, business owners, and policy experts for a roundtable on utility costs last Thursday. Riley discussed his work on utility affordability and [ ]

RILEY INTRODUCES BILL TO BAN THE SALE OF DATA OBTAINED BY SMART METERS WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) and Representative Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the Smart Meter Data Privacy Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to ban utility companies from selling Upstate New…

CONGRATULATING AVERILL PARK GOLDEN KNIGHTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H5492] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HOUSE PASSES RILEY BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CHINA, PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS WASHINGTON, DC – The United States House of Representatives has passed the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R.1869), bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Representative Josh Riley…

RECOGNIZING AVERILL PARK GOLDEN KNIGHTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Page H5412] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

NYSEG REFUSES TO ANSWER REP. RILEY’S QUESTIONS ABOUT BILLING ERRORS ITHACA, NY — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) is demanding answers from New York State Electricity Gas (NYSEG) after the company used incorrect temperature data in certain billing calculations, resulting in adjustments that [ ]

RILEY BILL TO BAN BONUSES FOR UTILITY CEOS PICKS UP BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN SENATE Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduce Senate companion to Riley’s No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Josh Riley’s (NY-19) No Bonuses for Utility Executives…

HOUSE PASSES RILEY-BACKED BILL TO SPEED UP DEMENTIA DIAGNOSES WASHINGTON, DC – The House has passed a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) to help rural families get faster, more accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. [ ]

RILEY DELIVERS MAJOR WIN FOR UPSTATE APPLE GROWERS FACING $30 MILLION IN LOSSES Riley took growers’ case directly to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and pushed USDA to deliver relief WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced that he secured a U.S. Department [ ]

RILEY INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP WALL STREET FROM DRIVING UP CHILDCARE COSTS The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act would stop predatory investors from squeezing Upstate New York families for profitWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Protecting Childcare…

RILEY SECURES FUNDING TO FIGHT TICK-BORNE DISEASES House passes Riley-sponsored legislation to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick ActWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) has secured funding to fight tick-borne diseases in Upstate New York. On Monday, the U.S. [ ]

RILEY INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP DATA CENTER PROJECTS FROM DRIVING UP ENERGY BILLS The FAIR Data Act would require Big Tech to pay for the grid upgrades its massive data centers require instead of passing those costs on to Upstate familiesWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman [ ]

RILEY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP UPSTATE DAIRY FARMERS AND APPLE GROWERS ADDRESS CRITICAL LABOR SHORTAGES WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to reform the H-2A visa program to better meet the needs of…

HOUSE PASSES RILEY-BACKED MEASURES TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS Bill cuts bureaucratic red tape, reins in Wall Street to make housing more affordable for Upstate New YorkersWASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century [ ]

RILEY BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO LET SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WORK AND SAVE WITHOUT LOSING THEIR BENEFITS Reforms decades-old SSI rule that caps savings at $2,000 forcing many to choose between an emergency fund and the benefits they rely onWASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19)…

RILEY BILL TO STRENGTHEN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS PASSES HOUSE The Faster Labor Contracts Act would make sure workers who vote to form a union don’t have to wait years for their first contract WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Josh Riley’s [ ]

RILEY, LANDSMAN LEAD EFFORT TO DRAIN THE SWAMP Legislation will tackle corruption in Washington by banning corporate PACs, banning insider trading, establishing term limits, getting dark money out of politics, and more WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Representative Josh Riley [ ]

RILEY SECURES COMMITMENT FROM AG SECRETARY TO HELP PROTECT UPSTATE FARMLAND THREATENED BY SOLAR DEVELOPMENT At a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Riley and Secretary Rollins agreed to work together to oppose the Shepherd’s Run project in Copake, keep farmland in the hands of Upstate farmers. [ ]

RILEY SECURES COMMITMENT FROM AG SECRETARY TO HELP PROTECT UPSTATE FARMLAND THREATENED BY SOLAR DEVELOPMENT At a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Riley and Secretary Rollins agreed to work together to oppose the Shepherd’s Run project in Copake, keep farmland in the hands of Upstate farmers. [ ]

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) [ ]

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…

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 [ ]

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…

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, [ ]

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RUMBLE PONIES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025)] [House] [Page H4854] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2235-H2358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ONE BIG…