CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CELEBRATES NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY 11TH GRADER AARNA PATEL ON WINNING NY-18 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WITH “HUDSON CONNECT”

Congratulated high school student for winning Congressional App Challenge.

“I am incredibly proud to congratulate Newburgh Free Academy 11th grader, Aarna, on winning this year’s Congressional App Challenge with her amazing program, Hudson Connect”

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ICYMI: RYAN OP-ED IN NY DAILY NEWS: DRONE WARFARE IS MUCH CLOSER THAN WE KNOW

Co-authored op-ed warning of drone warfare threats ahead of FIFA World Cup.

“Starting on June 13, our region will host eight FIFA World Cup matches including the final. It will be one of the largest mass gatherings on American soil in decades and vulnerable to the weapon that is redefining warfare around the world: the drone”

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AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH MAY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS

Announced May C.A.R.E.S. Van events providing constituent assistance across Hudson Valley.

“I’ve heard the heartwrenching stories from countless Hudson Valley families who can no longer afford health care coverage or aren’t sure how they’re going to put food on the table. My team and I are leaving no stone unturned to make sure they get every bit of relief they can”

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REPRESENTATIVES PAT RYAN, ANGIE CRAIG INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO HOLD HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR SKY-HIGH DENIAL RATES, REFUND PATIENTS FOR UNFAIR HEALTH CARE COSTS

Introduced bill to penalize health insurers with high denial rates and refund affected patients.

“For too long, massive insurance companies have been allowed to exploit patients and deny coverage for life-saving care, all while raking in record-breaking profits. It’s a fundamental abuse of their power”

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FOLLOWING DEADLY ATTACK ON U.S. BASE IN KUWAIT THAT KILLED 6 SERVICEMEMBERS, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND HOUSE DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND SECRETARY HEGSETH INVESTIGATE FORCE PROTECTION FAILURES

Led letter demanding investigation into force protection failures after deadly attack on U.S. base in Kuwait.

“Secretary Hegseth owes the American people – especially the families of the six brave Patriots who lost their lives in the attack on a U.S. military site in Kuwait – honest answers and full accountability.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER DEMAND ANSWERS ON TRUMP ADMIN STALLING $28 MILLION FOR LONG-SOUGHT RHINECLIFF TRAIN STATION UPGRADES & REPAIRS – AND CALL FOR IMMEDIATE END TO UNWARRANTED FEDERAL DELAY, WHICH RISKS YEARS OF PROGRESS FOR DESP

Demanded Trump administration release $28 million in stalled federal funding for Rhinecliff train station upgrades.

“Pausing this critical project, without warning or explanation, is a slap in the face to our Hudson Valley community. The fact that DOT has provided no information or timeline is unacceptable, and risks years of further bureaucratic delays while our community is left in the dark”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS COMMUNITY SPEAK-OUT AGAINST SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES DUE TO IRAN WAR

Led community speak-out against skyrocketing gas prices caused by Trump's Iran War.

“Whenever I talk to members of our community, two things are clear: they want lower costs and they want us to invest here at home; not to spend billions per day in another war in the Middle East. Hudson Valley families are already feeling the intense burden of rising costs from Trump’s healthcare cuts and tariffs.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS RELEASE STATEMENT ON TRUMP THREAT TO WIPE OUT IRANIAN CIVILIZATION

Democratic veterans condemned Trump's threat to wipe out Iranian civilization as potential war crime.

“Words matter in times of peace, but especially in times of war. We served our country and are no strangers to war. What Trump threatened this morning — that ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ — cannot be ignored, rationalized, or dismissed.”

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AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH APRIL C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS

Announced April C.A.R.E.S. Van events providing constituent assistance across Hudson Valley.

“I’ve heard the heartwrenching stories from countless Hudson Valley families who can no longer afford health care coverage or aren’t sure how they’re going to put food on the table. My team and I are leaving no stone unturned to make sure they get every bit of relief they can”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOLD SPRING SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION

Announced Spring Service Academy Information Session on March 21, 2026 in Poughkeepsie.

“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”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INVITES HUDSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUBMIT ARTWORK FOR 2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

Announced 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in district.

“I’m thrilled to see the artistic talent, creativity, and skill of Hudson Valley students on full display again this year”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST WAR IN IRAN: “WE REFUSE TO LET THE COUNTRY WE LOVE MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES”

Democratic veterans opposed Trump's Iran war, calling for War Powers Resolution.

“I served two combat tours in Iraq. I’ve seen what happens when a lying, chicken-hawk President beats the war drums, more than willing to send our kids off to die in the Middle East but unable to articulate why.”

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AMID CHAOS, CONFUSION, & OUTRAGE OVER PROPOSED ICE MASS DETENTION FACILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, SENATOR SCHUMER DEMAND ANSWERS AND INVESTIGATION INTO DHS MISMANAGEMENT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

Demanded investigation into DHS mismanagement and answers on proposed ICE detention facility in Orange County.

“ICE has consistently sent out contradictory information, dismissed the concerns of local residents and elected officials, and repeatedly ignored our Requests for Information. This level of gross mismanagement is beyond unacceptable and ends now.”

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AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH MARCH C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS

Ryan announced March C.A.R.E.S. Van events providing constituent assistance across Hudson Valley.

“I’ve heard the heartwrenching stories from countless Hudson Valley families who can no longer afford health care coverage or aren’t sure how they’re going to put food on the table. My team and I are leaving no stone unturned to make sure they get every bit of relief they can”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL LAUNCH WEST OF HUDSON TRANSIT STUDY TO IMPROVE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION IN COUNTIES WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER

Announced launch of West of Hudson Transit Study to improve regional transportation coordination in Hudson Valley.

“For far too long, residents west of the Hudson have been stuck with exhausting commutes into New York City, unreliable transit options, and a transportation system that simply hasn’t kept up with the needs of our growing communities.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HONORS SACRIFICES OF LOCAL HEROES, HELPS DELIVER 10,000 HOMEMADE VALENTINES TO HUDSON VALLEY VETERANS

Delivered 10,000 handmade valentines to Hudson Valley veterans.

“Veterans put their lives on the line to keep us safe and protect our democracy - it’s the ultimate expression of love for their fellow Americans and for our country”

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“STRONG, PROUD, AND PATRIOTIC”: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DELIVERS ANNUAL STATE OF THE HUDSON VALLEY ADDRESS, RECOMMITS TO BUILDING MORE AFFORDABLE, SAFE, FREE HUDSON VALLEY

Delivered annual address focusing on affordable, safe and free Hudson Valley.

“My mission, every single day, is to deliver the more affordable, more safe, and more free Hudson Valley that all of our families deserve. The last year hasn’t been easy, but I want to be clear: The State of the Hudson Valley is strong. It is proud. And it is unapologetically Patriotic”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON REPORTED LEASED OFFICE SPACE IN NEW WINDSOR FOR ICE OPERATIONS, DEMANDS URGENT ANSWERS FROM AGENCY AND DHS SECRETARY NOEM

Demanded answers from ICE and DHS Secretary Noem about unreported leased office space for ICE operations.

“The Administration continues to escalate directly against the will of the people of the Hudson Valley, who strongly reject ICE’s dangerous, unconstitutional, un-American attempts to move into our community, terrorize our neighbors, and make us all less safe”

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AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH FEBRUARY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS

Announced February C.A.R.E.S. Van events providing constituent assistance across Hudson Valley.

“I’ve heard the heartwrenching stories from countless Hudson Valley families who can no longer afford health care coverage or aren’t sure how they’re going to put food on the table. My team and I are leaving no stone unturned to make sure they get every bit of relief they can.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN VOTES AGAINST BILL FUNDING ICE’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACH AGAIN, SPONSORS ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM

Voted against ICE funding bill and sponsored articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Noem.

“ICE already has a budget that is larger than most countries’ militaries. The Administration absolutely refuses to hold the agency accountable – giving them the green light to use excessive force to move into our communities, terrorize our neighbors, and make us all less safe.”

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AFTER CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN’S PETITION TO STOP PROPOSED ICE FACILITY RECEIVES MORE THAN 20,000 SIGNATURES, RYAN RALLIES HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY IN CHESTER: “WE WILL WIN THIS FIGHT”

Rallied community against proposed ICE detention facility in Chester, New York.

“In just two weeks, tens of thousands of members of our community have made their voices heard, loud and clear: the Hudson Valley strongly rejects the Trump Administration’s plans for a mass detention camp in our own backyard. It’s shameful, un-American, and the exact opposite of everything our community stands for”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN VOTES AGAINST BILL FUNDING ICE’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACH

Voted against ICE funding bill, citing unconstitutional operations and lack of accountability.

“ICE already has a budget that is larger than most countries’ militaries. The Administration absolutely refuses to hold the agency accountable – giving them the green light to use excessive force to move into our communities, terrorize our neighbors, and make us all less safe.”

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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN SUBMITS PETITION WITH OVER 10,000 SIGNATURES TO DHS, COMMUNITY BACKLASH TO ICE FACILITY CONTINUES TO GROW

Submitted petition with 10,000 signatures opposing proposed ICE facility in Chester, New York.

“In just one week, more than ten thousand members of our community have come together with a clear message for this Administration – we will not stand by and let ICE move into Chester. I’m incredibly proud of how our entire community has rallied, and the momentum only continues to grow”

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WEST POINT GRADUATE CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOSTS SERVICE ACADEMY APPRECIATION RECEPTION HONORING CLASS OF 2030 NOMINEES, HUDSON VALLEY ACTIVE CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN, AND LOCAL VETERAN LEADERS

Hosted reception honoring 43 Service Academy nominees and Hudson Valley military leaders.

“The young men and women we are gathered to celebrate represent the absolute best of what America can be – selfless Patriots who love this country so much they want to dedicate their lives to serving it. It is an incredible privilege to play a role in their paths to service”

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WITH DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OPENING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED CHESTER ICE FACILITY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CALLS ON ENTIRE HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD, SIGN PETITION

Urged Hudson Valley community to oppose proposed ICE detention facility in Chester, New York.

“In just two days, thousands of members of our community have shown up in force with a clear message for this Administration – and we’re just getting started”

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