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May 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Josh Riley’s (NY-19) bipartisan Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act (H.R. 1453). Introduced with Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH), Riley’s bill supports clean energy manufacturing projects across the country by increasing funding transparency.


May 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Josh Riley was the first Democrat to cosponsor the Supporting Local Law Enforcement Officers Act (H.Con.Res.30), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week.


May 14, 2025
During a marathon budget markup in the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) blasted Republicans for their disastrous budget plan that would cut billions from the SNAP program and rip away security from Upstate farmers.

May 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) voted in favor of H.R. 2480, the "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025," a bipartisan bill that passed the House on Monday via voice vote. This critical legislation aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, bolstering American economic and national security. 


April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) and U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Stop Fentanyl Smuggling Act, bipartisan legislation to develop technologies for detecting and intercepting fentanyl at the nation's borders and reduce its flow into correctional facilities.


April 16, 2025

ITHACA, NY — In response to a wave of constituent complaints about skyrocketing utility bills, Congressman Josh Riley today announced an investigation into pricing practices by Upstate utility companies. Riley is demanding answers from providers and inviting residents to share their stories as part of a broader push for accountability and lower costs.


April 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) sponsored the "You Earned It, You Keep It Act," to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits and provide financial relief to seniors across Upstate New York and the country.


April 7, 2025
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the  Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act (H.R. 586), which is the first bill co-sponsored by Representative Josh Riley to pass the House. 

April 3, 2025

Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to uphold its promise to America’s farmers and rural communities by unfreezing funding for previously signed agreements and contracts. 


March 28, 2025

This week, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) hosted his first telephone town hall to provide an update on his first three months in office and to answer questions directly from constituents.