Rep. Pat Ryan, who represents New York’s 18th district in the U.S. Congress, voiced concerns on social media about recent policy decisions affecting farmers and food assistance programs. In a series of posts on August 5, 2025, Ryan criticized what he described as harmful budget cuts and pledged continued advocacy for local agriculture.
In his first post, Ryan wrote, “They’re gutting family farms, slashing critical food assistance, kneecapping food banks’ abilities to feed kids, seniors, and veterans, and ripping health care from small, independent farmers. And all to fund tax breaks for billionaires and handouts to corporate mega-farms.” (August 5, 2025).
He followed up by highlighting community response: “Once again, our community is showing up in force to rally against these policies. Today and every day, I’m going to keep pushing and doing everything I possibly can to fight these cuts, fully fund the Agriculture Department, and protect our Hudson Valley farmers.” (August 5, 2025).
Ryan also directed followers to further information with a brief message: “Read more here: https://t.co/iw4zEUYcpB” (August 5, 2025).
Pat Ryan has served in Congress since replacing Antonio Delgado in 2022. He previously held office in the New York House of Representatives. Born in Kingston in 1982 and currently residing in Gardiner at age 41, Ryan graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
