Press Releases

Rep. Riley Takes on Career Politicians and Fights Against Insider Trading

June 27, 2025

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.

Riley Leads Bipartisan Push to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Upgrade Equipment, and Support Local Manufacturing

June 25, 2025

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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Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act, introduced with Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), helps farmers upgrade outdated irrigation systems—cutting costs, conserving water, and driving demand for equipment made in Upstate New York.

Riley Marks Dobbs Anniversary by Cosponsoring Legislation to Restore Reproductive Freedom

June 25, 2025

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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.

Riley Votes to Toughen Fentanyl Laws—Continues Comprehensive Push to Combat Deadly Crisis

June 13, 2025

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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.

Rep. Josh Riley Co-Sponsors HEROES Act to Deliver Student Loan Relief for Volunteer First Responders

June 11, 2025

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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.

Riley, Simon Lead Freshman Democrats in Push for Trade Policy that Supports Working People

June 6, 2025

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Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) and Rep. Lateefah Simon (CA-12) led 18 of their colleagues in a letter to President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling for a trade policy that strengthens America’s middle class, rebuilds the U.S. industrial base, and safeguards family farms and small businesses.

Riley, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Social Security Access

June 5, 2025

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Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today introduced the Social Security Access Act (H.R. 3695), a bipartisan bill to ensure every American can continue accessing vital Social Security services—whether online, over the phone, or in person.

Riley Demands Healthcare Access for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

May 30, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) joined Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act), legislation that would guarantee access to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare for veterans exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations.

Riley Requests Funding for 15 Community Projects Across Upstate New York

May 27, 2025

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced his request for over $55 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2026. These proposals, developed in close coordination with local leaders, aim to strengthen public safety, expand health care access, improve infrastructure, and create jobs across Upstate New York.

Riley Leads Bipartisan Effort to Equip Law Enforcement with Bulletproof Vests

May 22, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Josh Riley (NY-19) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a bipartisan group of 23 members in demanding full funding of the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant Program at the authorized annual level of $30 million in the Fiscal Year 2026. BVP is a federal program that helps local law enforcement agencies in rural areas equip officers with life-saving bulletproof vests.