Congressman Ryan Delivers on Promise of a Government that Works for All, Secures $30 Million Owed to Constituents by Federal Government

Yesterday, Congressman Pat Ryan announced that his team of expert caseworkers has secured $30 million owed to NY-18 constituents by federal agencies.

Cases most commonly involved the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Aided in large part by his mobile C.A.R.E.S Van, today’s announcement reflects Congressman Ryan’s prioritization of serving constituents directly and making government assistance easy and accessible.

“From day one, my top priority has been delivering much-needed economic relief to our neighbors across the Hudson Valley,” said Congressman Ryan. “My team leaves no stone unturned to make sure that Hudson Valley families receive every dollar they deserve. Everyone’s feeling the pressure of making ends meet – we’re helping deliver the extra breathing room families need to finally exhale. If there is absolutely anything my team or I can be helpful with, please do not hesitate to reach out.”

Congressman Pat Ryan has prioritized serving constituents directly and providing easily accessible casework assistance since taking office. He unveiled his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van, in the summer of 2023 to bring assistance with federal agencies directly to constituents in their own neighborhoods. In under one year, the C.A.R.E.S. Van visited every one of the 82 municipalities in NY-18, allowing Ryan’s caseworkers to assist nearly 2,000 constituents in their own communities.

Congressman Ryan has also held numerous resource fairs, connecting constituents with additional services outside of federal agencies and financial aid not included in the $30 million from federal agencies. Most recently, in April, Ryan held a Senior Resource Fair at the Kingston YMCA that connected over 150 Hudson Valley seniors with assistance from dozens of community partners and organizations. Congressman Ryan’s office additionally provides assistance with federal agencies that do not include monetary returns, including assistance with passports, immigration cases, returning lost military medals, securing military and personnel records, and more.

In addition to the $30 million from federal agencies returned to individual constituents and organizations, Congressman Ryan has also secured major federal funding and grants for local communities, businesses, and organizations, including the $21.7 million RAISE grant for Kingston to restore its waterfront, the largest in the city’s history. Congressman Ryan has also delivered funding for local small businesses and farmers to save money on their energy costs, including a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant for Sheely’s Walden Car Wash to install a solar array and save 72% of its annual energy use. 

Constituents, businesses, local governments, and organizations interested in casework assistance from Congressman Ryan’s office are encouraged to reach out by calling (845) 443-2930 or on his website.