Pat Ryan
The Public Record
Pat Kevin Ryan is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 18th congressional district since August 23, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Ryan has a background as an Army officer and has engaged in various public service roles prior to his congressional career. His work in Congress has focused on issues such as national security and veterans' affairs, reflecting his military experience.
I urge you to be bold in developing your FY 2012 Budget Resolution and I am happy to assist in any way I can.
Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are very important programs that provide health and retirement security to millions of Americans.
We need to have a serious, honest conversation with the American people about these problems.
The longer Congress waits, the more we kick the can, the worse the problems become.
the fundamental missions of these programs--to ensure health and retirement security for all Americans--can be achieved, but only through honest leadership and real reform.
the time for that conversation is now--and I firmly believe the American people are ready for it.
If Congress wants to avoid defaulting on federal health and retirement programs, it must advance solutions.
According to the CIA, the United States ranks 42nd globally in income and equality, putting us in the same range as Uganda, Nicaragua, and Iran.





