Will support USDA publishing information on irrigation pumping upgrades that can lower electricity use and reduce energy costs for farmers.

Josh Riley · New York · Democratic

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Commitment kind: unknown. Promised action: not established. Promised outcome: not established. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired.

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Congress.gov records H.R.3979 as introduced by Rep. Lawler for himself and Rep. Josh Riley of New York. The bill would require USDA to make public information on cost savings, energy savings, water conservation, and emissions reductions from energy-efficient pumping systems, including pumps, pipes, motors, drives, and controls. Its assessment tool must consider the cost of electricity.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill text shows Riley took concrete same-term legislative action supporting USDA publication of irrigation pumping upgrade information that could lower electricity use and farmer energy costs. A 2026-08-16 to 2026-08-18 search found no newer official action changing this status.

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Text - H.R.3979 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): LEAPS Act
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Rep. Riley's official House site said the House Agriculture Committee passed the 2026 Farm Bill and that the LEAPS Act, H.R.3979, was adopted via amendment. The page describes the provision as directing USDA to publish information on irrigation pumping upgrades that can lower electricity use and reduce energy costs for farmers.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Riley's official office reported that the same provision advanced beyond bill cosponsorship by being adopted into the committee-passed Farm Bill. This reinforces that he supported the commitment during his House term, though it is a member-office source rather than an independent chamber record.

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Riley Secures Major Wins for Upstate Communities in 2026 Farm Bill | US Congressman Josh Riley
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Riley took concrete same-term federal legislative action matching the promise: H.R.3979 listed him as an original co-sponsor and would require USDA to publish information on energy-efficient irrigation pumping upgrades, including electricity-cost considerations. His office also reported the provision was adopted into the committee-passed 2026 Farm Bill. Because the promise was to support USDA publishing this information, not necessarily to secure final enactment or publication, the legislative sponsorship and committee advancement are enough for delivery credit in the same House term.

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