YEAR-ROUND SALE OF E-15 COULD SAVE DRIVERS MORE THAN 40 CENTS PER GALLON WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R.1346) Act, legislation...
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RILEY BILL TO REDUCE CRIME, PROTECT UPSTATE WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES PASSES HOUSE
Bipartisan legislation cracks down on organized retail crime, strengthens law enforcement, and protects working families from rising costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Josh Riley...
RILEY VOTES YES ON FARM BILL, DELIVERING MAJOR WINS FOR UPSTATE FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
Upstate Farms and groups praise Riley’s vote to support local agriculture WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley today Thursday in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on...
Riley Votes to Extend Broadband Network for First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) voted to pass the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act (H.R.7386). This bipartisan legislation extends the authority of...
Riley Backs Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on China, Protect U.S. Supply Chains and National Security
Congressman Josh Riley is backing the bipartisan Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and prevent foreign adversaries like China from accessing critical technology.
Riley Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Taxes on Utility Bills
Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19), alongside Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), introduced the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, bipartisan legislation to allow taxpayers to deduct taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric utility bills.
Riley Slams Proposal to Eliminate Heating Assistance for 91,000 Upstate New Yorkers
Congressman Josh Riley this week sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee slamming President Trump’s proposed budget, which would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), urging lawmakers to fully fund the critical program instead.
Riley Introduces Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Corporate Price Gouging, Lower Costs for Families
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.
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.
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.
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...