Congressman Pat Ryan is a fifth-generation Hudson Valley native, proud Kingston High School alum, and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in the United States House of Representatives.

A decorated Army veteran, Ryan served two combat tours in Iraq and earned two Bronze Stars for his leadership and service.

Before his election to Congress in 2022, Ryan served as Ulster County Executive, where he led his community through the COVID-19 pandemic, delivered relief to working families without raising taxes, revitalized the former IBM site into iPark 87, supported small businesses, and took on corporate special interests to put money back in residents’ pockets.

In Congress, Ryan serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he works to strengthen national security, invest in infrastructure, and improve daily life for Hudson Valley families. He has championed efforts to expand access to affordable health care, preserve Social Security and Medicare, prevent gun violence, and protect fundamental freedoms.

Importantly for this audience, Congressman Ryan has been a vocal advocate for fans and fairness in sports access. When Optimum cable blacked out MSG Networks without refunding subscribers, Ryan stood up for thousands of sports fans in his district—demanding accountability and pushing for the signals to be restored. He also introduced the Stop Sports Blackouts Act to protect consumers from unfair practices that leave fans paying the price. His work reflects a broader commitment to ensuring transparency, fairness, and consumer protections in the sports and entertainment marketplace.

A lifelong sports fan, Ryan cheers for West Point football and professionally roots for the Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. He lives in Gardiner with his wife, Rebecca, and their two young sons, Theo and Cameron.