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Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) today introduced H.R. 4720, the ‘Cracking Down on Price Gouging Act,’ legislation that builds on the Defense Production Act’s legal protections to create the first robust national ban on price-gouging—the practice of charging excessive prices for scarce materials during times of crisis.

Congressman Josh Riley (NY‑19) has formally intervened as a party in New York State Electric & Gas company’s rate cases (Nos. 25-E-0375, 25-G-0378) to fight back on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Upstate New Yorkers he represents, as the utility seeks another rate hike. Riley is demanding transparency, accountability, and relief for families already burdened by rising utility costs.

U.S. Representative Josh Riley announced today that he is co-leading the Agricultural & Rural Road Improvement Program (ARRIP), a major infrastructure initiative included in the upcoming Highway Reauthorization Bill. This proposal, introduced alongside Congressman Mike Bost (IL), aims to unlock $275 million annually in federal highway funds to repair and enhance rural roads and bridges critical to farmers and agricultural industries.

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) co-sponsored two pieces of legislation to deliver better, more ethical governance in Washington. H.R. 396, the Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act, bans members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading individual stocks. H.J. Res.12 proposes an amendment to the Constitution to limit the number of terms that a member of Congress may serve.

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) is leading a bipartisan bill that does something rare in Washington: solves real problems for real people. The Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act, introduced with Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), helps farmers upgrade outdated irrigation systems—cutting costs, conserving water, and driving demand for equipment made in Upstate New York.

On the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, Congressman Josh Riley (NY‑19) reaffirmed his commitment to reproductive freedom by cosponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act—two bills to restore abortion access and prevent states from criminalizing interstate travel for care.

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today voted to pass S. 331, bipartisan legislation that permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs—the toughest designation under federal law. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support and now heads to the President’s desk.

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced today his co-sponsorship of the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act (H.R. 3146)—a bipartisan bill that would extend eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders.