Rep. Josh Riley
@reprileyny.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Union-Endicott Tiger. Proudly representing #NY19.
For too long, rural America has been sold out and left behind by corporations that treat our neighbors like numbers on a spreadsheet. Those days are over.
I’m demanding the CEO’s of America’s largest health insurance companies answer for slashing Medicare Advantage plans in Upstate New York.
I’m demanding the CEO’s of America’s largest health insurance companies answer for slashing Medicare Advantage plans in Upstate New York.
November 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
For too long, rural America has been sold out and left behind by corporations that treat our neighbors like numbers on a spreadsheet. Those days are over.
I’m demanding the CEO’s of America’s largest health insurance companies answer for slashing Medicare Advantage plans in Upstate New York.
I’m demanding the CEO’s of America’s largest health insurance companies answer for slashing Medicare Advantage plans in Upstate New York.
Last week I met a man at Home Depot grabbing every extra shift he can just to cover rent, groceries, and crushing healthcare bills and he’s still falling behind.
This budget does nothing for him. I voted no because working people shouldn’t suffer while billionaires cash in.
This budget does nothing for him. I voted no because working people shouldn’t suffer while billionaires cash in.
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Last week I met a man at Home Depot grabbing every extra shift he can just to cover rent, groceries, and crushing healthcare bills and he’s still falling behind.
This budget does nothing for him. I voted no because working people shouldn’t suffer while billionaires cash in.
This budget does nothing for him. I voted no because working people shouldn’t suffer while billionaires cash in.
Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and instead of helping folks keep the lights on, they’re shutting the government down. It’s unacceptable.
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Delay in federally funded low-income heating program affecting thousands in Ulster County, officials say
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Just ahead of the winter season, enrollment into a federal government-funded heat assistance program has been delayed in the wake of the government shutdown, according to governmen…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and instead of helping folks keep the lights on, they’re shutting the government down. It’s unacceptable.
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This is absurd. Our seniors deserve so much better than jammed phone lines, glitchy websites, and shuttered Social Security offices.
I introduced the Social Security Access Act to ensure every American can access online, over the phone, and in person Social Security services.
I introduced the Social Security Access Act to ensure every American can access online, over the phone, and in person Social Security services.
Callers to Social Security wait for hours to get help. Hear their ordeals.
Millions of seniors and disabled people call Social Security’s 1-800 number every month. What they experience is often maddening.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is absurd. Our seniors deserve so much better than jammed phone lines, glitchy websites, and shuttered Social Security offices.
I introduced the Social Security Access Act to ensure every American can access online, over the phone, and in person Social Security services.
I introduced the Social Security Access Act to ensure every American can access online, over the phone, and in person Social Security services.
I wrote Secretary Rollins demanding she use contingency funds to make SNAP payments to the over 80,000 people across NY-19 at risk of losing benefits due to the government shutdown.
I’ll continue fighting to ensure the most vulnerable in our community receive the nutrition assistance they need.
I’ll continue fighting to ensure the most vulnerable in our community receive the nutrition assistance they need.
New work requirements, government shutdown put N.Y. SNAP recipients at risk
Starting Nov. 1, all states must be fully complying with the broad policy and tax law passed in July.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I wrote Secretary Rollins demanding she use contingency funds to make SNAP payments to the over 80,000 people across NY-19 at risk of losing benefits due to the government shutdown.
I’ll continue fighting to ensure the most vulnerable in our community receive the nutrition assistance they need.
I’ll continue fighting to ensure the most vulnerable in our community receive the nutrition assistance they need.
Adelita Grijalva was elected a month ago, but Mike Johnson refuses to seat her because he knows she’ll be the deciding vote to release the Epstein files.
I joined Freshman Democrats in demanding she be sworn in. Stop protecting predators. Let the people be heard.
I joined Freshman Democrats in demanding she be sworn in. Stop protecting predators. Let the people be heard.
October 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Adelita Grijalva was elected a month ago, but Mike Johnson refuses to seat her because he knows she’ll be the deciding vote to release the Epstein files.
I joined Freshman Democrats in demanding she be sworn in. Stop protecting predators. Let the people be heard.
I joined Freshman Democrats in demanding she be sworn in. Stop protecting predators. Let the people be heard.
Political violence has no place in this country. We all have a responsibility to take the temperature down. Grateful to local, state, and federal authorities for their swift action.
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Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested on charge that he threatened to kill Hakeem Jeffries | CNN Politics
A New York man who was convicted of charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack was arrested Sunday on a charge that he threatened to kill Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Political violence has no place in this country. We all have a responsibility to take the temperature down. Grateful to local, state, and federal authorities for their swift action.
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I’ll never stop fighting to keep care close to home.
At our Sullivan County town hall this week, we talked about the fight to protect rural hospitals, lower utility bills, and make sure every Upstate family can get the care they need.
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At our Sullivan County town hall this week, we talked about the fight to protect rural hospitals, lower utility bills, and make sure every Upstate family can get the care they need.
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Rep. Josh Riley Discusses Healthcare, Gaza, NYSEG at Sullivan County Town Hall
New York 19th District Congressmember Josh Riley visited Sullivan County on Monday evening to discuss how to keep healthcare close to home.
Riley criticized lawmakers backing One Big Beautiful Bill’s...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’ll never stop fighting to keep care close to home.
At our Sullivan County town hall this week, we talked about the fight to protect rural hospitals, lower utility bills, and make sure every Upstate family can get the care they need.
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At our Sullivan County town hall this week, we talked about the fight to protect rural hospitals, lower utility bills, and make sure every Upstate family can get the care they need.
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House Republicans jammed through a spending bill that decimates rural hospitals and healthcare.
They refuse to work with Democrats to undo these cuts and are now dragging us towards a shutdown.
I'll work with anyone to keep our hospitals open and do right by Upstate New Yorkers.
They refuse to work with Democrats to undo these cuts and are now dragging us towards a shutdown.
I'll work with anyone to keep our hospitals open and do right by Upstate New Yorkers.
September 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
House Republicans jammed through a spending bill that decimates rural hospitals and healthcare.
They refuse to work with Democrats to undo these cuts and are now dragging us towards a shutdown.
I'll work with anyone to keep our hospitals open and do right by Upstate New Yorkers.
They refuse to work with Democrats to undo these cuts and are now dragging us towards a shutdown.
I'll work with anyone to keep our hospitals open and do right by Upstate New Yorkers.
We can’t fix what we refuse to face. Hunger is rising in Upstate New York, and families can’t wait.
That’s why I joined colleagues in demanding USDA reinstate this critical survey — we need the data to deliver real solutions.
That’s why I joined colleagues in demanding USDA reinstate this critical survey — we need the data to deliver real solutions.
September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We can’t fix what we refuse to face. Hunger is rising in Upstate New York, and families can’t wait.
That’s why I joined colleagues in demanding USDA reinstate this critical survey — we need the data to deliver real solutions.
That’s why I joined colleagues in demanding USDA reinstate this critical survey — we need the data to deliver real solutions.
When workers form a union, it shouldn't take years to get a first contract.
I'm supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act to give workers the power to win fair wages and crack down on the big corporations who use delay tactics to wear them down.
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I'm supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act to give workers the power to win fair wages and crack down on the big corporations who use delay tactics to wear them down.
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Riley pushes bill to speed up union contracts, curb corporate delays | Fingerlakes1.com
Workers who vote to unionize shouldn’t have to wait years to see the benefits — that’s the message behind a new bill introduced by Congressman Josh Riley. The Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), a...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
When workers form a union, it shouldn't take years to get a first contract.
I'm supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act to give workers the power to win fair wages and crack down on the big corporations who use delay tactics to wear them down.
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I'm supporting the Faster Labor Contracts Act to give workers the power to win fair wages and crack down on the big corporations who use delay tactics to wear them down.
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Utility bills in Upstate New York haven’t been this high in a decade.
More than a million homes are now at least two months behind on payments.
That’s why I introduced the Keep the Lights Local Act—to cut costs and put power back where it belongs: with the people who pay the rates.
More than a million homes are now at least two months behind on payments.
That’s why I introduced the Keep the Lights Local Act—to cut costs and put power back where it belongs: with the people who pay the rates.
September 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Utility bills in Upstate New York haven’t been this high in a decade.
More than a million homes are now at least two months behind on payments.
That’s why I introduced the Keep the Lights Local Act—to cut costs and put power back where it belongs: with the people who pay the rates.
More than a million homes are now at least two months behind on payments.
That’s why I introduced the Keep the Lights Local Act—to cut costs and put power back where it belongs: with the people who pay the rates.
The FCC strong-arming a private company to pull a comedian off the air is clearly unconstitutional, and the courts need to say so.
September 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The FCC strong-arming a private company to pull a comedian off the air is clearly unconstitutional, and the courts need to say so.
Foreign corporations who own our utility companies are raking in record profits while Upstate New Yorkers are getting crushed by utility bills.
Today I introduced the Keep The Lights Local Act to ban foreign corporations from owning our utility companies.
We're taking our power back–literally.
Today I introduced the Keep The Lights Local Act to ban foreign corporations from owning our utility companies.
We're taking our power back–literally.
September 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Foreign corporations who own our utility companies are raking in record profits while Upstate New Yorkers are getting crushed by utility bills.
Today I introduced the Keep The Lights Local Act to ban foreign corporations from owning our utility companies.
We're taking our power back–literally.
Today I introduced the Keep The Lights Local Act to ban foreign corporations from owning our utility companies.
We're taking our power back–literally.
The system is rigged.
Utility monopolies like NYSEG & their foreign owners cash in.
Regulators roll over.
Families pay the price.
That’s why we’re fighting back.
Thank you to the American Economic Liberties Project for joining us in the fight.
Utility monopolies like NYSEG & their foreign owners cash in.
Regulators roll over.
Families pay the price.
That’s why we’re fighting back.
Thank you to the American Economic Liberties Project for joining us in the fight.
September 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The system is rigged.
Utility monopolies like NYSEG & their foreign owners cash in.
Regulators roll over.
Families pay the price.
That’s why we’re fighting back.
Thank you to the American Economic Liberties Project for joining us in the fight.
Utility monopolies like NYSEG & their foreign owners cash in.
Regulators roll over.
Families pay the price.
That’s why we’re fighting back.
Thank you to the American Economic Liberties Project for joining us in the fight.
Central Hudson rips $80M a year out of our community and ships it to a Canadian energy giant. And the Albany regulators who should’ve had our backs sold us out. I filed this appeal because our fight isn’t over — it’s just getting started.
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Riley files appeal to reverse Central Hudson rate hikes, calling approval ‘rigged’
KINGSTON, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Josh Riley has filed an appeal with the state Public Service Commission to reverse its decision approving Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation’s latest rate …
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September 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Central Hudson rips $80M a year out of our community and ships it to a Canadian energy giant. And the Albany regulators who should’ve had our backs sold us out. I filed this appeal because our fight isn’t over — it’s just getting started.
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9/11 survivors, their families, and first-responders deserve more than words. They deserve action.
I'm supporting the bill to provide long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program so those who still carry the weight of that day get the medical care they need.
I'm supporting the bill to provide long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program so those who still carry the weight of that day get the medical care they need.
September 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
9/11 survivors, their families, and first-responders deserve more than words. They deserve action.
I'm supporting the bill to provide long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program so those who still carry the weight of that day get the medical care they need.
I'm supporting the bill to provide long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program so those who still carry the weight of that day get the medical care they need.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is sickening and heartbreaking. We must take the temperature down and reject political violence always and everywhere. Praying for his family and everyone impacted.
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Live updates: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is sickening and heartbreaking. We must take the temperature down and reject political violence always and everywhere. Praying for his family and everyone impacted.
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GOP budget cuts would decimate rural hospitals and leave communities like ours without care, all so billionaires can get another handout. It's going to cost lives.
I’m fighting back with $500 million in emergency aid, because no family should have to drive hours for a doctor. Not now. Not ever.
I’m fighting back with $500 million in emergency aid, because no family should have to drive hours for a doctor. Not now. Not ever.
September 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
GOP budget cuts would decimate rural hospitals and leave communities like ours without care, all so billionaires can get another handout. It's going to cost lives.
I’m fighting back with $500 million in emergency aid, because no family should have to drive hours for a doctor. Not now. Not ever.
I’m fighting back with $500 million in emergency aid, because no family should have to drive hours for a doctor. Not now. Not ever.
Our country misses out on billions each year when the wealthy use tax loopholes to avoid paying their fair share.
Now, Trump is gutting the IRS' ability to fight back.
This administration will stop at nothing to protect their billionaire puppet-masters.
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Now, Trump is gutting the IRS' ability to fight back.
This administration will stop at nothing to protect their billionaire puppet-masters.
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Trump Administration Halts I.R.S. Crackdown on Major Tax Shelters
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September 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our country misses out on billions each year when the wealthy use tax loopholes to avoid paying their fair share.
Now, Trump is gutting the IRS' ability to fight back.
This administration will stop at nothing to protect their billionaire puppet-masters.
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Now, Trump is gutting the IRS' ability to fight back.
This administration will stop at nothing to protect their billionaire puppet-masters.
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House Panel Releases Drawing for Epstein Apparently Signed by Trump
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September 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Release the files.
Today, I signed the discharge petition to make all of the Epstein Files public because you deserve the transparency you were promised.
Today, I signed the discharge petition to make all of the Epstein Files public because you deserve the transparency you were promised.
September 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Release the files.
Today, I signed the discharge petition to make all of the Epstein Files public because you deserve the transparency you were promised.
Today, I signed the discharge petition to make all of the Epstein Files public because you deserve the transparency you were promised.
It's the honor of my life to represent Upstate in Congress, and I will always fight to protect our jobs and deliver a square deal to working families.
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Josh Riley recognized by labor and community organizations
U.S. Representative Josh Riley (D-19) has been recognized by labor and community organizations for his leadership in supporting jobs in New York State.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It's the honor of my life to represent Upstate in Congress, and I will always fight to protect our jobs and deliver a square deal to working families.
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It's easy to understand why our electric bills are rising more than twice as fast as inflation.
NYSEG ➡️ Iberdrola
Central Hudson ➡️ Fortis
Rate hikes are merely a tool to pad the pockets of corporate executives overseas.
I'm fighting back against the utility monopolies.
NYSEG ➡️ Iberdrola
Central Hudson ➡️ Fortis
Rate hikes are merely a tool to pad the pockets of corporate executives overseas.
I'm fighting back against the utility monopolies.
August 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's easy to understand why our electric bills are rising more than twice as fast as inflation.
NYSEG ➡️ Iberdrola
Central Hudson ➡️ Fortis
Rate hikes are merely a tool to pad the pockets of corporate executives overseas.
I'm fighting back against the utility monopolies.
NYSEG ➡️ Iberdrola
Central Hudson ➡️ Fortis
Rate hikes are merely a tool to pad the pockets of corporate executives overseas.
I'm fighting back against the utility monopolies.
Job Corps is a promise to every young person in Upstate New York that if you work hard, you can learn a valuable skill and build a meaningful career.
I will always fight to protect this program from the senseless cuts Washington extremists have proposed.
I will always fight to protect this program from the senseless cuts Washington extremists have proposed.
August 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Job Corps is a promise to every young person in Upstate New York that if you work hard, you can learn a valuable skill and build a meaningful career.
I will always fight to protect this program from the senseless cuts Washington extremists have proposed.
I will always fight to protect this program from the senseless cuts Washington extremists have proposed.