Bills would restore abortion protections for women and block efforts to criminalize interstate travel for those seeking reproductive healthcare services WASHINGTON, DC — On the anniversary of the...
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Riley Leads Bipartisan Push to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Upgrade Equipment, and Support Local Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) is leading a bipartisan bill that does something rare in Washington: solves real problems for real people. The Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for...
Riley Votes to Toughen Fentanyl Laws—Continues Comprehensive Push to Combat Deadly Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today voted to pass S. 331, bipartisan legislation that permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs—the toughest...
Rep. Josh Riley Co-Sponsors HEROES Act to Deliver Student Loan Relief for Volunteer First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced today his co-sponsorship of the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act (H.R. 3146)—a bipartisan bill that...
Riley, Simon Lead Freshman Democrats in Push for Trade Policy that Supports Working People
Freshman Dems to Trump: Preserve American Manufacturing, Support Family Farms, and Rebuild Industrial Base WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) and Rep. Lateefah Simon (CA-12) led 18 of...
Riley, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Social Security Access
"...if you paid in you're getting through." WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today introduced the Social Security Access Act (H.R. 3695), a bipartisan bill to ensure every...
Riley Demands Healthcare Access for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals
‘Vet PFAS Act’ Would Provide Healthcare to Veterans with Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) joined Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and a bipartisan group...
Riley Requests Funding for 15 Community Projects Across Upstate New York
Proposals Total Over $55 Million for Rural Infrastructure, Health Care, Public Safety, and Economic Development BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) announced his request...
Riley Leads Bipartisan Effort to Equip Law Enforcement with Bulletproof Vests
20 NY-19 Police Departments Received Life-Saving Gear Through FY24 Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Josh Riley (NY-19) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a bipartisan group of 23 members...
Riley Bill Supporting Clean Energy Jobs Passes House
Arms decision makers and public with reliable data WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Josh Riley's (NY-19) bipartisan Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency...
Riley First Dem to Cosponsor House-Passed Legislation Supporting Local Law Enforcement
During National Police Week, Rep. Riley Underscores Dedication to Upstate Law Enforcement Community WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Josh Riley was the first Democrat to cosponsor the Supporting Local Law...
Rep. Riley Fights to Protect Upstate Families and Farmers from Senseless GOP Cuts in House Ag Budget
Offers Amendments to Boost Funding and Protections for Upstate Farmers, Kids, and Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a marathon budget markup in the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep....
Rep. Riley Votes to Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chains, Bolster American Manufacturing
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...
Rep. Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Smuggling at Border and in Prisons
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...
Josh Riley Launches Investigation into Soaring Utility Costs
Urges NY-19 Residents to Share Experiences as Bills Rise While Companies Profit ITHACA, NY — In response to a wave of constituent complaints about skyrocketing utility bills, Congressman Josh Riley...
Josh Riley Co-Sponsors Bill to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Legislation Protects Hard-Earned Retirement for NY-19 Seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) sponsored the "You Earned It, You Keep It Act," to eliminate...
Josh Riley’s Bill Demanding Answers For Vietnam Veterans Diagnosed with Rare Cancer Passes House
“50 years after the end of the war is too long for our veterans to wait for answers from the country they risked their lives to defend.” WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of...
Josh Riley Introduces Bill To Make Federal Government Honor Promises To Upstate Farmers
Bill Will Unfreeze USDA Funding and Pay For Already Completed Work Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act. The bill would require the U.S. Department of...
Josh Riley Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Update Constituents on First Three Months in Office
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."I know...
Josh Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower Egg Prices
Legislation Will Cut Red Tape to Lower Costs and Help Farmers Today, Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY) introduced The Lowering Egg Prices Act with Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), and Kristen...