Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Democrat · U.S. Representative for New York's 18th district

23 sponsored · 240 cosponsored

Age 44 · In office since 2022

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 committee 23 bills

Introduced 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.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2026

H.R. 10697 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill empowers Congress to terminate exceptions to posse comitatus and restricts federal force deployments in states.

  • Scored +3

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill provides grant funding for community violence intervention and local law enforcement support.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill appropriates substantial additional funds for law enforcement and community grants.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill restricts federal law enforcement assignments to states and localities.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026

H.R. 10457 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill ensures that military personnel and veterans receive an accurate accounting of their service and preserves their earned benefits without administrative interference.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill enforces public transparency by prohibiting administrative reclassifications designed to obscure casualty counts and the human cost of war.

No question was scored the opposite.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

Chief Nimham Purple Heart Act

H.R. 9201 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Honors the service and sacrifice of a Native American Revolutionary War leader.

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Provides posthumous recognition to a military service member.

No question was scored the opposite.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

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.

H.R. 8734 Health

A Democratic bill with 22 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill directly improves access to reproductive healthcare through easier dispensing methods.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The bill promotes abortion access by asserting federal preemption over state restrictions on telehealth and in-person dispensing requirements.

The opposite

  • Scored -7

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill seeks to limit state authority over the dispensing of medication abortion through federal preemption.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

Melanie's Law

H.R. 8733 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    Women are statistically the primary victims of domestic violence and stand to benefit most from enhanced protective orders and support services.

  • Scored +4

    Would children be better off under this?

    Extending protective orders to family members and third individuals helps keep children and other vulnerable family members safe.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes appropriations of $200,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2036.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

No Funds for Iran War Act

H.R. 8707 International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 63 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +4

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    Prohibits funding for military force in Iran unless specifically authorized.

  • Scored +3

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill prohibits the use of funds for military force in or against Iran unless specifically authorized.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Reduces the President's unilateral power to commit military funds without congressional approval.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

REPAIR Infrastructure Act

H.R. 6671 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +6

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill provides assistance for renters and focuses on improving access to economic opportunities for underserved communities.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill specifically prioritizes increasing safe mobility and connectivity for people with disabilities.

No question was scored the opposite.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

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

H.R. 6326 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill reduces administrative and accreditation timelines for private-sector businesses engaging in classified work.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill aims to accelerate the construction and use of commercial classified facilities to support national security innovation and manufacturing.

No question was scored the opposite.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

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

H.R. 6325 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates a detailed report on defense contract values and contractor performance to congressional committees.

  • Scored +1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill seeks to improve the efficiency of transitioning prototype projects into production contracts for contractors.

No question was scored the opposite.

Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025

H.R. 4768 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 21 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The bill specifically expands and lowers the cost of healthcare for young adults via the TRICARE program.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill expands eligibility and removes separate premium requirements for TRICARE Young Adult Program participants.

No question was scored the opposite.

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