Biography
Pat Ryan, born on March 28, 1982, in Kingston, New York, is a fifth-generation Hudson Valley native and a decorated combat veteran. He currently serves as the U.S. Representative for New York's 18th Congressional District. Ryan is the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served two combat tours in Iraq as an Army intelligence officer, earning two Bronze Stars. Prior to his election to Congress, Ryan served as Ulster County Executive, where he led the county through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded economic revitalization efforts, including the transformation of the former IBM site into iPark 87.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in International Politics from the United States Military Academy at West Point
- Master of Arts in Security Studies from Georgetown University
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Political Experience:
- Ulster County Executive
- U.S. Representative for New York's 19th Congressional District
- U.S. Representative for New York's 18th Congressional District
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Military Service:
- Served as an Army intelligence officer with two combat tours in Iraq
- Awarded two Bronze Stars
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Ulster County Executive:
- Led the county through the COVID-19 pandemic
- Revitalized the former IBM site into iPark 87
- Implemented policies delivering relief to working families without raising taxes
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Congressional Service:
- Serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Introduced the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support
- Launched the C.A.R.E.S. Van to provide direct assistance to constituents across NY-18
- Advocates for gun safety legislation, including supporting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and an assault weapons ban
- Focuses on environmental issues, such as combating PFAS in drinking water and funding the removal of lead pipes
Ryan resides in Gardiner, New York, with his wife, Rebecca, and their two sons, Theo and Cameron.
