Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, legislation that would lower costs for working families and level the playing field for small businesses by cracking down on corporate price discrimination.
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Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers
Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act, legislation to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a mandatory weekly reporting program for fertilizer prices and quantities sold across the country.
“Farmers in New York’s 19th district are already up against the wall — unpredictable weather, volatile markets, and now a war halfway around the world is spiking the cost of the fertilizer they depend on every season. That’s not fair, and it’s not something our farmers should have to navigate blind.”
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 deliver final congressional passage of the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy...
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 bipartisan No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act (H.R.6590), which prohibits utility...
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 families’ health coverage, and keep healthcare affordable in Upstate New York....
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 ‘Boosting the Rural STEM Pipeline Act,’ a bipartisan bill to help rural schools hire...
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 Fallsburg Washington, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19), U.S. Senate...
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 Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) introduced the ‘Farm to School...
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 disaster-relief funding, Representatives Josh Riley (NY-19) and Kristen McDonald...
Riley Demands Answers from Insurance Companies Cutting Medicare Advantage Plans in Upstate New York
ITHACA, N.Y. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) sent letters to the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health demanding answers for their decision to drop Medicare Advantage plans in...
Riley, Ocasio-Cortez Lead New York Delegation in Demanding Trump Administration Fund November SNAP Benefits
ITHACA, N.Y — Representatives Josh Riley (NY-19) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) today led every Democrat in New York's congressional delegation in demanding that President Trump and U.S....
Riley to Utilities: Don’t Leave Upstate Families in the Dark During Shutdown
“These companies have a chance to do the right thing, and I expect them to take it.” ITHACA, NY — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today demanded public guarantees from New York's major utility...
Riley: Faster Labor Contracts Act Will Put Power Back in Workers’ Hands
ITHACA, N.Y. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced that he is introducing the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), legislation that makes sure that workers vote to...
Rep. Josh Riley Introduces Keep the Lights Local Act to Ban Foreign Ownership of American Utilities
WASHINGTON, DC. — Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Keep the Lights Local Act (H.R.5487) to ban foreign corporations and foreign governments from owning American utility...
Riley Files Appeal in Central Hudson Rate Case
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced today that he has filed an appeal with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reverse its decision approving Central...