Mr. Speaker, where I come from, we make things. Generations woke up before the crack of dawn, went off to the factory, punched a clock, worked their hands to the bone, and came home and counted nickels to make sure they could keep a roof over the kids' heads and keep food on the tables. We have kept our heads down. We have kept our sleeves rolled up. We have kept our shoulder to the wheel. All we have asked for is a fair shot and for this place to stop screwing us over, but you can't help yourselves.
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Josh Riley
Representative · New York · Democrat
Josh Riley
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably absent in the House chamber today to accompany my son for his first day of school. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 219 and YEA on Roll Call No. 220.
Mr. Speaker, I am new here, but this bill confirms what I suspected: This place is corrupt as hell. My amendment would have used this opportunity to negotiate prescription drug prices. It would have saved us billions of dollars that we could have used for tax cuts for the middle class. However, Mr. Speaker, you know what happened. The drug companies sent their armies of lobbyists here to kill it. That is because you all are fine taking food off the tables of kids, Mr. Speaker, but God forbid you would do anything to rein in the profits of the drug companies.
Biography
Josh Riley, a former labor and civil rights attorney, was elected to represent New York’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024. He focuses on expanding access to affordable healthcare, strengthening workers’ rights, and improving rural infrastructure. Riley authored legislation to lower prescription drug costs and serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, advocating for upstate farmers. He brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to serving his diverse district, working to bridge gaps between urban and rural communities.
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2025–PresentRepresented New York's 19th congressional district for 1 term.
Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Worked as an attorney at Boies Schiller Flexner and later returned to the firm, where he became a partner and remained until 2021.
Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor
Worked on unemployment and trade adjustment programs as a policy analyst at the Department of Labor after college.
Policy Focus
Agriculture and Food50%
Energy13%
Social Welfare13%
Science, Technology, Communications13%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Josh Riley's record in Congress.
Veterans Affairs Advocacy
Supported efforts to improve healthcare access and benefits for Upstate New York veterans.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Advocated for increased federal investment to expand high-speed internet access in rural New York communities.
Opioid Crisis Response
Promoted initiatives to secure funding for addiction treatment and prevention programs in affected New York counties.
Local Manufacturing Support
Worked to advance policies incentivizing job creation and investment in Upstate New York manufacturing sectors.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Agriculture
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