How they voted: Ryan, Riley on airplane communications, energy use by appliances

Area members of Congress voted on bills related to federal contracting and energy use regulations

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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This article provides an overview of how area members of Congress, including Representatives Ryan and Riley, voted on various bills in the previous week. The House passed legislation related to federal contracting requirements and energy use regulations for appliances.

Why it matters

Tracking how local representatives vote on key legislation is important for understanding their policy priorities and how they are serving their constituents. The bills covered in this article touch on issues of government contracting practices and energy efficiency standards, which can have significant impacts on businesses, consumers, and the environment.

The details

The House passed the Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act (H.R. 5236), which prohibits minimum educational requirements for federal contracting jobs unless they are strictly necessary. It also passed a bill related to energy use regulations for household appliances.

  • The votes took place over the previous week in Congress.

The players

Representatives Ryan and Riley

Area members of Congress who voted on the bills mentioned in the article.

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The takeaway

This article highlights the ongoing work of local representatives in Congress to address issues related to government contracting practices and energy efficiency regulations, which can have significant impacts on businesses, consumers, and the environment.