Press Releases
April 28, 2026
The Congressional App Challenge encourages tech innovation among middle and high school students as they compete for a chance to have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol
Issues:
Government that Works for All
April 24, 2026
With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-one assistance navigating federal programs and accessing benefits including Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare directly to constituents in their own community
April 23, 2026
In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Congressman Ryan and 12 of his fellow House Democratic veterans are demanding an immediate investigation into force protection failures that led to the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers in Kuwait
April 23, 2026
The “Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act” would create financial penalties for health insurers that deny more than 25% of claims/ year; the penalties would be paid directly back to affected patients
Issues:
An Economy that Works for All
April 14, 2026
Local Leaders Had The Rug Pulled Out From Under Them When Trump Admin Abruptly Derailed The $28M Grant For The Rhinecliff Station Project – With No Explanation – Potentially Setting Back Years of Progress To Finally Give Dutchess County The Modern Train Station It Deserves
April 10, 2026
Since the war began, gas prices have skyrocketed; in March, average gas prices exceeded $4/gallon, the highest since 2022 – they have continued to climb ever since, even amid the tenuous ceasefire; every $1/gallon increase translates to about $500 extra per driver a year
April 7, 2026
Congressman Pat Ryan and Democratic Veterans Release Statement on Trump Threat to Wipe Out Iranian Civilization
March 30, 2026
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
With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-one assistance navigating federal programs and accessing benefits including Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare directly to constituents in their own community
March 11, 2026
Information session will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Marist University’s Dyson Center in Poughkeepsie
March 6, 2026
High school students from NY-18 are encouraged to submit original artwork to Ryan’s office in Poughkeepsie