119th Congress

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) sponsored the "You Earned It, You Keep It Act," to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits and provide financial relief to seniors across Upstate New York and the country.

Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to uphold its promise to America’s farmers and rural communities by unfreezing funding for previously signed agreements and contracts. 

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.

Today, Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY) introduced The Lowering Egg Prices Act with Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI). This bipartisan bill will lower egg prices for consumers by cutting bureaucratic red tape that forces farmers to discard hundreds of millions of eggs each year.

Today,  in a committee hearing on the House Space Science and Technology Committee, Congressman Josh Riley spoke out against the Trump administration's plan to kill the CHIPS & Science Act. 

Today, Congressman Josh Riley announced two new bipartisan initiatives that he will  lead in upcoming negotiations on the Farm Bill. Riley’s proposals will direct funding to the rural communities that need it most and ensure the next generation of producers has the support they need to continue Upstate New York’s proud agricultural legacy.