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...
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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...
Honoring 9/11 Heroes by Keeping Our Promise
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the 24th anniversary of September 11th, U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding...
Riley Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Fight Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced today that he is co-sponsoring the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization (H.R. 4348), a bill to step up the fight...
Riley Sponsors Bill to Ban Corporate PACs, Get Big Money Out of Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced he has sponsored the Ban Corporate PACs Act (H.R. 4799) to end the influence of corporate PACs in American elections....
Riley Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Expand Rural Broadband Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced he has sponsored the ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 (H.R. 3119), bipartisan legislation to expand affordable,...
Riley, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape for Seniors on SNAP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Riley (D-NY-19) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced the Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to simplify...
Riley Supports Bill to Keep Rural Hospital Doors Open After GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Makes Devastating Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced today that he has cosponsored the Rural Hospital Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 3063), bipartisan legislation to provide $500...
Riley Leads Charge to Close Digital Divide in Upstate New York
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced today that he has cosponsored the Middle Mile for Rural America Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) to...
Rep. Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Continues fight against greed and corruption in Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) has joined a bipartisan coalition to introduce the Ending Trading and Holdings in...
Riley Calls for Public Hearings on NYSEG Rate Hikes Across NY-19
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY‑19), a formal party in the ongoing NYSEG rate case before the Public Service Commission (PSC), has filed a motion demanding a series of public hearings...
Rep. Josh Riley Introduces First Ever National Ban on Price Gouging During Crises
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) today introduced H.R. 4720, the ‘Cracking Down on Price Gouging Act,' legislation that builds on the Defense Production Act's legal...
Riley Intervenes on Behalf of Ratepayers in NYSEG Rate Case
Demands public hearings, corporate accountability, and answers for Upstate families ITHACA. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY‑19) has formally intervened as a party in New York State Electric &...
Congressman Josh Riley Leads Push for Rural Infrastructure Improvements in Highway Bill
WASHINGTON D.C. —- U.S. Representative Josh Riley announced today that he is co-leading the Agricultural & Rural Road Improvement Program (ARRIP), a major infrastructure initiative included in...
Rep. Riley Takes on Career Politicians and Fights Against Insider Trading
Co-Sponsors Legislation to Implement Term Limits for Congress and Prohibit Members of Congress from Trading Stock WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) co-sponsored two pieces of...