Rep. Josh Riley

06/01/2026

Upstate firefighters put their lives on the line for us every day.

They shouldn’t have to overpay for lifesaving equipment because a handful of companies have rigged the system.

That’s why I joined the Binghamton Fire Department & Mayor Jared Kraham today. If a system is making it harder for firefighters to protect our communities, then it’s time to fix it.

06/01/2026

Upstate New York is at its best when everybody feels welcome, everybody is treated with dignity, and everybody gets a fair shot.

That’s worth celebrating this month and fighting for all year long.

Happy Pride Month, . 🏳️‍🌈

06/01/2026

Not-so-fun fact: most honey in supermarkets isn’t real – it’s overly processed, adulterated junk. That’s bad for consumers, and it’s even worse for Upstate New York’s apiaries like Kutik’s.

My bipartisan Honey Integrity Act – which passed as part of this year’s Farm Bill – would update labelling standards to make sure that only real honey gets to be called honey.

06/01/2026

Upstate farmers grow some of the best food in the world.

They shouldn’t have to spend half their time filling out paperwork just to do it.

That’s why I fought to cut red tape for small organic farms in this year’s Farm Bill.

Less bureaucracy. More farming.

05/29/2026

From volatile markets to severe storms, Upstate farmers weather constant stress and uncertainty to keep our communities fed. They shouldn’t have to face that burden alone.

I’m proud to support the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act to make sure farmers in Upstate New York get the support they deserve.

05/29/2026

Upstate New York makes the best milk and yogurt in the world. It’s breakfast for me and the kids almost every morning – and every kid deserves that same healthy start. My bipartisan amendment to the Farm Bill helps put healthy, local dairy on the tables across the country. It’s good for kids and good for Upstate farmers.

05/29/2026

Lower gas prices now.

I’m doing everything I can, because working families need a break.

Riley says the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) could save drivers more than 40 cents a gallon at the pump.

05/28/2026

Whole milk is packed with the nutrition our kids need to grow up healthy, and there’s no reason it shouldn't be on every school menu. I'm proud to have led the bipartisan fight to bring local whole milk back to school lunches, and now we’re securing a fix in the Farm Bill to add it to breakfasts, too. It’s a common-sense win for our kids and the family farms that power Upstate New York.

REGION – Whole and two percent milk haven’t been allowed in schools since 2012, but now the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed both the House and the Senate and is headed to President …

05/28/2026

When Laura ran into red tape with the Social Security Administration, she reached out to our office for help. I’m happy my team was able to cut through the bureaucracy and get Laura the money she was owed!

If you’re struggling with a federal government agency, don’t hesitate to reach out! ➡️ https://riley.house.gov/services/help-with-federal-agency/

05/27/2026

Nearly 1.4 million veterans in this country face food insecurity. It’s a disgrace. That’s why I’m proud to support the Feed Hungry Veterans Act to make it easier for disabled vets in Upstate New York to access SNAP benefits and keep food on the table.