CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY AND LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS ACROSS THE HUDSON VALLEY

Introduced Improving Medicare Coverage Act to lower Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 50.

“While Trump and Republicans cut your healthcare and raise your costs, we’re fighting back and putting your care first. But we’re not just reversing the harm – we’re building something better in its place, where millions more Americans will be able to access and afford the care they deserve right when they need it”

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FOLLOWING BIPARTISAN PUSH FROM CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND COLLEAGUES DEMANDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SPEED UP LIHEAP DISTRIBUTION, HHS RELEASES $356 MILLION FOR NEW YORK

Announced $356 million in LIHEAP funding released to New York after bipartisan push.

“After a summer of skyhigh gas prices and utility bills due to Trump’s war in Iran, home heating oil costs are up almost 70 percent. Now, as temperatures start to drop, Hudson Valley families are about to face more expensive heating bills on top of everything else.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, NEW YORK DELEGATION DEMAND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASE $87 MILLION IN COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING STILL OWED TO NEW YORK

Demanded Trump administration release $87 million in withheld counterterrorism funding for New York.

“Since the start of the second Trump Administration, the President has waged targeted political attacks on New York State. When he cut this counterterrorism funding, New Yorkers across the state fought back and won. Now, a year later, we’re demanding Trump deliver the rest of what’s rightly ours”

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VICTORY ON THE HUDSON: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND LOCAL ADVOCATES CELEBRATE SUCCESS OF RYAN’S LAW THAT PERMANENTLY BANS BARGES ON THE HUDSON RIVER

Celebrated passage of Hudson River Protection Act permanently banning barges.

“If there’s one thing we can all agree on it’s making sure our drinking water is clean and that our Hudson River is safe and protected. For far too long, big corporations have polluted and put at risk our precious River in pursuit of profits. But not anymore.”

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“DON’T MESS WITH NEW YORK”: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND NEW YORK DELEGATION INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REVERSE TRUMP’S DEVASTATING CUTS TO HEALTHCARE AND RESTORE COVERAGE FOR 450,000 NEW YORKERS

Introduced legislation to restore health coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers cut from Essential Plan.

“For over a year now, we’ve felt the devastating consequences of Trump and Republicans’ health care cuts right here in the Hudson Valley.”

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ICYMI: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOSTS HUDSON VALLEY RESTAURANT OWNERS FOR DISCUSSION ON RISING COSTS & IMPACTS OF PROPOSED SYSCO-RESTAURANT DEPOT MERGER

Hosted roundtable with restaurant owners to discuss Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger impacts.

“When the largest food distributor in the country seeks to acquire one of its biggest competitors, it’s all of us – our small restaurant and diner owners, food truck operators, caterers, and customers – who will be forced to pay the higher price”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH DEMANDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO VITAL LIHEAP FUNDS AS TEMPERATURES DROP

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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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES “NO TROOPS IN OUR STREETS ACT” TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DOMESTIC TROOP DEPLOYMENTS AND VOTER INTIMIDATION AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTION

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”

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ONE MONTH LEFT! CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INVITES HUDSON VALLEY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENTER 2026 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE

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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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH HUDSON VALLEY GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEADERS IN POUGHKEEPSIE

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.”

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AHEAD OF XI WHITE HOUSE MEETING, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS DEMOCRATIC VETERANS IN DEMANDING TRUMP HOLD BEIJING ACCOUNTABLE FOR PROVIDING KEY INTELLIGENCE TO IRAN RESULTING IN U.S. TROOP DEATHS

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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RYAN, WARREN, BICAMERAL LAWMAKERS URGE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FATAL PORT SHUAIBA ATTACK FOLLOWING WHISTLEBLOWER REPORTS

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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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES “HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF TROOPS IN WAR ACT,” LEADS HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING TRUMP AND HEGSETH STOP HIDING TRUE COST OF IRAN WAR

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.”

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“THE DAM IS BREAKING”: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN’S “NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR ACT” GAINS SUPPORT AS HOUSE AGAIN VOTES TO END WAR IN IRAN

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.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, OVER 250 CURRENT & FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE SUPREME COURT TO BLOCK TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL VOTING

Joined 261 lawmakers filing Supreme Court brief opposing Trump's mail voting restrictions.

“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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FOLLOWING SILENCE FROM DOD ON 25-YEAR DELAY TO PFAS CLEAN-UP IN ORANGE COUNTY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY RALLY AGAINST “MASSIVE BETRAYAL”

Rallied against 25-year delay in PFAS cleanup at Stewart Air National Guard Base affecting drinking water.

“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.”

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MONOPOLY BUSTERS CAUCUS CHAIRS: META SETTLEMENT CONFIRMS THE DANGER OF BIG TECH SURVEILLANCE TO OUR KIDS

Praised Meta settlement for child safety violations, called for breaking up Big Tech monopolies.

“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.”

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“A TOTAL FIASCO,” AS WAR IN IRAN REACHES SIXTH MONTH, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN BLASTS REPUBLICANS ENABLING TRUMP’S COSTLY, DEADLY WAR; ESCALATES CALL TO FIRE PETE HEGSETH

Criticized Republicans and Secretary Hegseth for Trump's Iran war, demanded Hegseth's resignation.

“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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NEXT WEEK: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOST AFFORDABILITY TELEPHONE TOWN HALL AS WAR IN IRAN REACHES SIXTH MONTH AND HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES CONTINUE TO FACE RISING COSTS

Announced telephone town hall to discuss rising costs from Iran war and tariff policies.

“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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“HUDSON VALLEY STUDENTS: I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!”: ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN’S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE AND AMERICA 250 ESSAY CONTEST

Encouraged Hudson Valley students to enter summer reading and essay contests.

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, COLLEAGUES DEMAND TRANSPARENCY FROM PENTAGON ON USS LINCOLN’S OVEREXTENDED DEPLOYMENT & SAILORS’ SAFETY

Demanded Pentagon transparency on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment and sailors' mental health and safety concerns.

“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.”

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Ahead of 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues to Fight for His Landmark “Protecting Social Security Act” to Protect Access, Prevent Any Future Cuts to Social Security

Pushed legislation to protect Social Security benefits and prevent future cuts.

“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.”

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Congressman Pat Ryan Joins Community Leaders, Parents, Educators for Roundtable Discussion on Childcare Affordability & Accessibility in the Hudson Valley

Held roundtable discussion on childcare affordability and accessibility in Hudson Valley.

“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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“A DEBT WE CAN NEVER REPAY”: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HONORS HUDSON VALLEY HEROES ON NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY

Honored Hudson Valley military veterans and their service on National Purple Heart Day.

“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.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FIGHT TO PASS RYAN’S “LET KIDS PLAY ACT” TO KICK PRIVATE EQUITY OUT OF YOUTH SPORTS AMID MASSIVE RIPOFFS OF HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES

Promoted Let Kids Play Act to ban private equity from youth sports and require refunds to families.

“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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