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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…

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…

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…