WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Riley voted Thursday, April 30 in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on the House Floor, helping pass critical legislation that delivers major victories for Upstate New York’s farmers, rural families, and local economies.

“Our farmers are the heart and soul of Upstate New York. They work harder than anybody on earth, and all they ask for is a fair shot. Today, we delivered,” said Rep. Josh Riley. “This Farm Bill strengthens family farms, protects American farmland, lowers costs, supports dairy, invests in rural communities, and gives our farmers more certainty in uncertain times. It’s not perfect, and there’s more work ahead, but this is a major step forward for Upstate New York and rural America.”

Representing 4,547 farms across nearly one million acres, Riley helped secure numerous provisions in the bill aimed directly at supporting family-owned farms, improving safety, protecting domestic agriculture, expanding local markets, and investing in the future of rural communities.

RILEY-SECURED WINS IN THE FARM BILL INCLUDE:

• Protecting Farmland: Strengthened oversight and transparency on foreign purchases of U.S. farmland.
• Saving Farmers’ Lives: Reauthorized a USDA rebate program for tractor rollover protection systems (ROPS).
• Supporting Dairy: Expanded dairy nutrition programs, including a Riley amendment to include yogurt, and improved dairy market transparency.
• Aiding Specialty & Organic Producers: Expanded crop insurance, enhanced disaster relief, and strengthened organic integrity protections.
• Strengthening Local Food Systems: Expanded programs connecting local farmers directly to schools, food banks, and community markets.
• Investing in Rural Communities: Increased rural broadband investments, expanded support for beginning and veteran farmers, and strengthened rural health and cooperative development programs.