Statements and posts
23 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Demanded HHS distribute LIHEAP funds and co-sponsored bill to expand home energy assistance.
“Throughout the summer, families have struggled to fill up their gas tank because Trump’s war in Iran has sent gas prices skyrocketing. But it’s not just gas – it’s home heating oil too. As we head into fall and temperatures drop, Hudson Valley families are about to face higher heating bills on top of everything else.…”
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Introduced bill preventing president from deploying troops domestically to interfere with elections.
“Patriots in uniform sign up to fight for fundamental American freedoms – not against them. Trump using U.S. servicemembers as political pawns is straight-up un-American, and we’re not going to let him get away with it.”
No Troops in Our Streets ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Invited Hudson Valley students to enter 2026 Congressional App Challenge coding competition.
“I look forward to this every year. The Congressional App Challenge gives young people across the Hudson Valley a chance to build and demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit for the benefit of the community we love.”
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Hosted roundtable with gun violence prevention leaders in Hudson Valley.
“I’m so grateful to everyone who gathered for today’s conversation. From local law enforcement, to elected leaders, to nonprofits dedicated to keeping our communities safe, this coalition has done amazing work toward ending the scourge of gun violence in Dutchess County and beyond. Tackling this epidemic requires…”
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Led letter urging Armed Services Committee to hold public hearings on Port Shuaiba attack.
“As the administration continues to ask Congress for more resources for this war, we can no longer afford to wait for DoD to deign when they are going to answer these questions.”
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Led Democratic veterans demanding Trump hold China accountable for intelligence enabling Iranian attack on U.S. troops.
“22 brave Americans have lost their lives in Trump’s war with Iran. We now know that at least three of those deaths directly resulted from President Xi sharing key intelligence about U.S. positions with Iran. Instead of holding China accountable, Trump is rolling out the red carpet.”
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Led colleagues introducing bill to honor troop sacrifices and prevent casualty record manipulation.
“Every Patriot deployed to this war in Iran – the 50,000 still in theater, the hundreds wounded, and especially the 18 killed – are American heroes. They deserve to be honored as such – not swept under the rug by a President and SecDef so humiliated by their failure that they’d rather dishonor the troops than tell the…”
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Announced growing support for bill prohibiting funds for Iran war.
“Every single American – from the military families with loved ones deployed overseas, to the farmer buying fertilizer to feed our communities, to the mom filling up her gas tank – is feeling the impact of this reckless war with Iran. The American people want this war to end – and it's past time for Trump, Hegseth, and…”
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The group includes both Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Pat Ryan joined current and former Members of Congress in challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s Executive…
“Trump’s second term has been defined by crushing cost increases, a war in Iran – which has cost us billions in taxpayer dollars and the lives of 18 brave Patriots – and slashing critical programs our community relies on like SNAP and Medicaid.”
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Last month, when DoD announced delays to critical PFAS cleanup efforts at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Ryan immediately raised the alarm and called on Secretary Hegseth to restore the initial timeline Friday, after receiving no response…
“Every American – especially our kids – deserves to have clean drinking water. For years, we’ve been fighting hard to ensure clean, safe drinking water is available in every Hudson Valley community, including those around Stewart Air National Guard Base. This critical step was supposed to be completed today. Instead,…”
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Congressman Ryan has been the leading voice of opposition to Trump’s war in Iran; he sits on the House Armed Services Committee, is the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress, and served two combat tours in Iraq…
“From Day 1 of this reckless war in Iran, Trump and Hegseth have lied to and betrayed the American people on every level. They lied about the timeline, lied about the cost, and left hardworking Americans to foot the bill for a war they never wanted in the first place.”
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Meta watches our kids’ every move and intentionally designed its platforms to keep them scrolling.
“This landmark settlement by the states confirms the danger Big Tech surveillance poses to our kids and families. Meta watches our kids’ every move and intentionally designed its platforms to keep them scrolling. Meta knew this screen time addiction was driving kids to spiral into depression, starve themselves, and die…”
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Congressman Ryan will host a Telephone Town Hall on Monday, August 31st at 5:30pm The town hall comes one year after the passage of Trump’s domestic spending bill, which cut $1 trillion from healthcare and SNAP to pay for billionaire tax…
“I pick my fights in Washington based directly on what matters to you, my community. It’s the most important part of this job. That’s why I am inviting everyone in the Hudson Valley to join my Telephone Town Hall next Monday.”
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One week ahead of the August 31st submission deadline, Congressman Pat Ryan is encouraging Hudson Valley students to sign up for his Second Annual Summer Reading Challenge and America 250 Essay Contest Students grades K-8 can sign up for…
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Amid reports of the mental health strain, exhaustion, and safety concerns of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Congressman Ryan is demanding answers from the Pentagon President Trump recently dismissed concerns from sailors’ families,…
“The stories we’ve heard from the loved ones of sailors on the USS Lincoln are disturbing and infuriating. This is what happens when you start a war with no strategy and no plan, and it's our servicemembers who pay the price. The administration is now trying to downplay the situation and claiming these reports from…”
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Tomorrow marks the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act Congressman Ryan’s “Protecting Social Security Act” honors the historic program’s legacy; bill will prevent cuts to Social Security and protect the Social Security trust fund…
“Tomorrow marks 91 years of Social Security and the promise we made to every American that if you work hard and contribute, we’ll make sure you can retire with dignity. As Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran are making everything more expensive, the certainty of Social Security is more important than ever for our…”
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Congressman Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, childcare providers, educators and other community stakeholders at DAY ONE in Poughkeepsie to discuss the cost and availability of local childcare In 2025, 70% of parents reported that raising…
“I know as well as anyone that being a parent is beyond a full-time job. At a time when Hudson Valley families are working as hard as they can, doing everything right, but still can’t afford basic necessities, the last thing they should have to worry about is making sure their kids are well taken care of.”
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National Purple Heart Day marks the anniversary of the military’s highest honor; on this day in 1782, George Washington awarded the very first award for military merit Ryan – an Iraq War combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to…
“On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the best among us: selfless Patriots who risked their own lives for this country. My grandfather, John Porsch, was one of those Patriots. A Navy Veteran, he was awarded the Purple Heart for his heroism in World War II. His example of service and duty has been an inspiration to me…”
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Congressman Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, coaches, sports organizations, and school representatives at the Middletown YMCA to discuss the rising cost of youth sports on hardworking families Youth sports has become a $40 billion…
“Team sports are supposed to be the first place our kids learn teamwork, discipline, and community. Instead, it’s become a cash grab for Wall Street investors to make another buck while our kids miss out on this fundamental part of American childhood.”
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Ryan successfully fought against adoption of Department of Defense (DoD) proposals to dismantle years of progress in combatting toxic PFAS at U.S. military installations in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Last month, Ryan…
“Every American – especially our kids – deserves to have clean drinking water. For years we’ve been fighting hard to ensure clean, safe drinking water is available in every Hudson Valley community, including those around Stewart Air National Guard Base and West Point. But now, inexplicably, Hegseth’s DoD is doing the…”
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As County Executive Congressman Ryan helped spearhead several housing projects across Ulster County, including at Golden Hill and Willow Landing in Kingston Ryan has long led the fight against the housing affordability crisis in the Hudson…
“I hear it from folks every day – costs, specifically housing costs, are way too high. Seniors across our community are under tremendous pressure trying to make ends meet, and far too many hardworking people are unable to afford decent housing in the communities where they work.”
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Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to provide protection from strikes, misclassified injuries In a new letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Congressman…
“(S)oldiers wounded in the attack concluded ‘the military’s medical system failed them.’”
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOLD FOURTH ANNUAL FALL SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION
Congressional nominations are required for U.S. Service Academies Information session will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley Ryan has held numerous Service…
“At West Point, I learned to live a life grounded in duty, honor, and service to our county. Nominating the next generation of leaders is an incredible privilege.”