Riley took growers’ case directly to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and pushed USDA to deliver relief WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) today announced that he secured a...
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RILEY INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP WALL STREET FROM DRIVING UP CHILDCARE COSTS
The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act would stop predatory investors from squeezing Upstate New York families for profitWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Josh Riley...
RILEY SECURES FUNDING TO FIGHT TICK-BORNE DISEASES
House passes Riley-sponsored legislation to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick ActWASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) has secured funding to fight tick-borne diseases in Upstate...
RILEY INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP DATA CENTER PROJECTS FROM DRIVING UP ENERGY BILLS
The FAIR Data Act would require Big Tech to pay for the grid upgrades its massive data centers require instead of passing those costs on to Upstate familiesWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Josh...
RILEY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP UPSTATE DAIRY FARMERS AND APPLE GROWERS ADDRESS CRITICAL LABOR SHORTAGES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to reform the H-2A visa program to better meet the needs...
HOUSE PASSES RILEY-BACKED MEASURES TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS
Bill cuts bureaucratic red tape, reins in Wall Street to make housing more affordable for Upstate New YorkersWASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century...
RILEY BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO LET SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WORK AND SAVE WITHOUT LOSING THEIR BENEFITS
Reforms decades-old SSI rule that caps savings at $2,000 - forcing many to choose between an emergency fund and the benefits they rely onWASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Josh Riley...
RILEY BILL TO STRENGTHEN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS PASSES HOUSE
The Faster Labor Contracts Act would make sure workers who vote to form a union don’t have to wait years for their first contract WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Josh Riley’s...
RILEY, LANDSMAN LEAD EFFORT TO DRAIN THE SWAMP
Legislation will tackle corruption in Washington by banning corporate PACs, banning insider trading, establishing term limits, getting dark money out of politics, and more WASHINGTON, DC – This...
RILEY SECURES COMMITMENT FROM AG SECRETARY TO HELP PROTECT UPSTATE FARMLAND THREATENED BY SOLAR DEVELOPMENT
At a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Riley and Secretary Rollins agreed to work together to oppose the Shepherd’s Run project in Copake, keep farmland in the hands of Upstate farmers....
RILEY BILL TO LOWER GAS PRICES PASSES HOUSE
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...
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.