Selected photos of the United States Capitol Building.
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 would raise the required Medical Loss Ratio from 80 percent to 85 percent and impose penalties on agents and brokers who fraudulently create or modify Affordable Care Act marketplace plans without a patient’s consent.
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 House of Representatives. During the committee’s markup of the Farm Bill, Riley secured a number of provisions focused on farm safety, supporting dairy and organic farmers, lowering costs, strengthening local food systems, and protecting American farmland.
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 monopoly is demanding Upstate New Yorkers pay higher bills while sending millions in profits to its foreign parent company.
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 convene House Members around oversight strategies and tools to hold utility providers accountable for rate hikes.
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 affordable housing, and put homeownership back in reach of working families.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Riley, Schumer, & Gillibrand Deliver $2.634 Million for Upstate New York Fire Safety and Rural Health Care
Funding supports new Guilford fire station, Margaretville primary care upgrades, and a new Refuah clinic in South...
Riley Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Fresh, Local Food to Schools Across Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Josh Riley (NY-19), Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and...
Riley, McDonald Rivet Fight to Ensure USDA Emergency Relief Goes to Family Farmers, Not Big Ag Corporations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced nearly $16 billion in...