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June 5, 2025
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.

May 30, 2025

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.


May 27, 2025

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.


May 22, 2025

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.


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.