Rep. Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for New York's 18th district

23 sponsored · 236 cosponsored

In the House since 2022

Age 44

Contact their office: (202) 225-5614 · 1708 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 23 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee23 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Rep. Ryan
Democrat
119-HR-10697

No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Rules, Appropriations, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Oct 1

This bill amends titles 18 and 10 of the United States Code to give Congress the authority to terminate exceptions to the prohibition on using the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force as posse comitatus.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+3The bill provides grant funding for community violence intervention and local law enforcement support.
  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3The bill empowers Congress to terminate exceptions to posse comitatus and restricts federal force deployments in states.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The bill appropriates substantial additional funds for law enforcement and community grants.
  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2The bill restricts federal law enforcement assignments to states and localities.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-10457

Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Sep 16

This bill stops the Department of Defense from playing games with casualty records and troop benefits by renaming or reclassifying ongoing military operations.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8The bill enforces public transparency by prohibiting administrative reclassifications designed to obscure casualty counts and the human cost of war.
  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8The bill ensures that military personnel and veterans receive an accurate accounting of their service and preserves their earned benefits without administrative interference.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-9201

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

Introduced in the House · Jun 8

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jun 8

This bill allows the President to posthumously award the Purple Heart to Daniel Nimham. This award is for injuries he received during the Revolutionary War.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5Honors the service and sacrifice of a Native American Revolutionary War leader.
  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3Provides posthumous recognition to a military service member.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Health119-HR-8734

To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · May 11

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · May 11

This bill expresses the Sense of Congress regarding the safety of medication abortion and federal preemption. It states that medication abortion is an extremely safe medical treatment.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Would women be better off under this?+8The bill directly improves access to reproductive healthcare through easier dispensing methods.
  • Does this make abortion easier to get?+7The bill promotes abortion access by asserting federal preemption over state restrictions on telehealth and in-person dispensing requirements.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7The bill seeks to limit state authority over the dispensing of medication abortion through federal preemption.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Crime and Law Enforcement119-HR-8733

Melanie's Law

Introduced in the House · May 11

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · May 11

This bill seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It aims to establish a grant program to help States implement specific protective order authorities.

Yes· 2 of 13

  • Would women be better off under this?+5Women are statistically the primary victims of domestic violence and stand to benefit most from enhanced protective orders and support services.
  • Would children be better off under this?+4Extending protective orders to family members and third individuals helps keep children and other vulnerable family members safe.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The bill authorizes appropriations of $200,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2036.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
International Affairs119-HR-8707

No Funds for Iran War Act

Introduced in the House · May 7

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · May 7

This bill aims to stop the government from spending money on military force in or against Iran. The prohibition lasts from the date the Act is passed until December 31, 2026.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+4Prohibits funding for military force in Iran unless specifically authorized.
  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3The bill prohibits the use of funds for military force in or against Iran unless specifically authorized.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-5Reduces the President's unilateral power to commit military funds without congressional approval.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Transportation and Public Works119-HR-6671

REPAIR Infrastructure Act

Introduced in the House · Dec 11

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Highways and Transit · Feb 2

This bill seeks to reauthorize and improve the reconnecting communities program. It authorizes $3,000,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to fund the REPAIR infrastructure program.

Yes· 2 of 13

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6The bill provides assistance for renters and focuses on improving access to economic opportunities for underserved communities.
  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6The bill specifically prioritizes increasing safe mobility and connectivity for people with disabilities.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-6326

To accelerate accreditation and access to sensitive compartmented information facilities for industry, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · Nov 28

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Nov 28

This bill aims to speed up the process of accrediting and accessing sensitive compartmented information facilities for the private sector.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3The bill reduces administrative and accreditation timelines for private-sector businesses engaging in classified work.
  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3The bill aims to accelerate the construction and use of commercial classified facilities to support national security innovation and manufacturing.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-6325

To require the Secretary of Defense to report on the use of other transaction authority, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · Nov 28

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Nov 28

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to congressional defense committees.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2The bill mandates a detailed report on defense contract values and contractor performance to congressional committees.
  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1The bill seeks to improve the efficiency of transitioning prototype projects into production contracts for contractors.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Ryan
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-4768

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025

Introduced in the House · Jul 25

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 25

H.R. 4768, known as the "Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025," was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 25, 2025.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8The bill specifically expands and lowers the cost of healthcare for young adults via the TRICARE program.
  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7The bill expands eligibility and removes separate premium requirements for TRICARE Young Adult Program participants.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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