Meet the Members of Congress Trying to Cut Your Power Bill

Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY), a freshman who represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, counts himself as the only member of Congress who has formally intervened in a rate case—that is, the legal process where regulated utilities request approval to increase, or otherwise modify, the cost of service.

One such case involved Central Hudson Gas & Electric, which filed its application in August 2024. Riley, who assumed office in January 2025 and is up for re-election this year, intervened...