Pat Ryan: Listen to Hudson Valley Voters, Not AIPAC Donors
Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18) has received nearly $280,000 from pro-Israel lobby groups while consistently voting to send weapons used in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. It's time for Ryan to represent us.
AIPAC Contributions (2022-2024)
Total documented lobby funding from pro-Israel groups
Weapons Voted to Send to Israel
Voted YES on $26.38B military aid package. Also voted YES to protect Netanyahu from war crimes prosecution at the ICC
Actions for Palestinian Rights
Refused to block $12B in weapons (8 opportunities), refused humanitarian aid measures, refused Palestinian statehood recognition
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Hello, Representative Pat Ryan. My name is ____ and I've lived in the city/town of ____ for __ years which is in your district. I speak for my family and my neighbors when I say I'm filled with so much grief seeing the atrocities our government and our tax dollars are funding when we send weapons to Israel. We've seen too many images of dead Palestinian children, destroyed homes, and civilians starved by Israel's blockade. This has to stop. I'm asking you today to cosponsor the Block the Bombs Act, H.R. 3565, to withhold major weapons to Israel, like the 2,000-pound bombs and tank ammunition, that Israel is using to kill children. The overwhelming majority of Americans, including 77% of Democrats, are against sending weapons to Israel. And as Israel continues to block aid, US law - Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act - prohibits providing weapons to Israel. Will you promise to stand with us and join 47 of your colleagues who are already sponsoring the Block the Bombs Act?
The Human Cost of Ryan's Votes
Genocide in Gaza
Pat Ryan's votes directly fund weapons used in what the International Court of Justice, UN experts, and international human rights organizations have determined to be genocide.
Famine and Starvation
- 94% of hospitals damaged/destroyed by Israeli forces (WHO)
- 886+ healthcare workers killed in targeted strikes (WHO)
- 9,200+ children lost limbs - largest cohort of child amputees in modern history (UN)
April 30, 2025 (Day 570+ of genocide)
"Celebrate and Value and Double Down"
"It's so important that we celebrate and value and double down on our alliance with Israel."
Ryan recorded this message for AIPAC to celebrate Israel's 77th birthday - on day 570+ of Israel's genocide in Gaza, after 40,000+ documented Palestinian deaths from U.S.-funded weapons.
While Palestinians mourned over a year of mass killing, displacement, and starvation, Ryan created promotional content celebrating the state committing these atrocities.
Pat Ryan's Anti-Palestinian Rights Bias
Refuses to Co-Sponsor HR 3565 Block the Bombs Act (2025)
Despite 55+ Democratic colleagues co-sponsoring this legislation to stop transfers of bunker-busting bombs, white phosphorus, JDAMs, and other offensive weapons to Israel, Pat Ryan has refused to sign on. This is the first bill in history to proactively block specific weapons transfers to Israel.
H.R.3565 Co-sponsors - Congress.gov55+ colleagues co-sponsoring
Co-Sponsored October 7 Anniversary Resolution (October 2025)
Original co-sponsor of H.Res.795. Resolution extensively condemns Hamas but includes zero accountability for Israeli actions and only one sentence about Palestinians ("commits to ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Palestinian noncombatants"). Ryan committed on introduction day alongside 64 other AIPAC-funded members.
H.Res.795 - Congress.govOriginal co-sponsor
64/65 AIPAC-funded
Refused to Demand Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza (2025)
Declined to co-sponsor H.Res.473, which calls for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza in response to Israel's blockade preventing food, water, medicine, and fuel from entering the territory where over 2 million Palestinians face acute hunger and disease.
H.Res.473 - Congress.govICC Sanctions Bill - Protecting Netanyahu from War Crimes Prosecution (January 2025)
Voted YES on H.R.23, the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," to sanction International Criminal Court officials investigating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes in Gaza. The bill blocks accountability for the systematic starvation and deliberate targeting of civilians that ICC judges found "reasonable grounds to believe" occurred.
Roll Call 7 - H.R.23243-140-1 vote
One of 45 Dems voting yes
Refused to Block $12 Billion in Trump Weapons Transfers to Israel (2025)
Declined to co-sponsor ANY of the eight Joint Resolutions (H.J.Res.68, 69, 70, 71, 83, 84, 85, 86) that would have blocked $12 billion in weapons provided to Israel by the Trump administration. These resolutions represented Congress's authority to disapprove arms sales under the Arms Export Control Act.
H.J.Res.68, 69, 70, 71, 83, 84, 85, 86 - Congress.gov8 opportunities declined
Refused to Support Palestinian Statehood Recognition (September 2025)
Declined to sign Rep. Ro Khanna's letter calling for US recognition of Palestinian statehood. 47 other House Democrats signed this historic letter, but Pat Ryan refused.
Letter to President Trump & Secretary Rubio47 colleagues signed
Refused to Restore UNRWA Funding (2025)
Declined to co-sponsor H.R.2411, which would restore US funding to UNRWA (the primary humanitarian organization serving Palestinian refugees) and rescind Trump's executive order blocking funding. UNRWA provides food, healthcare, and education to 5.9 million Palestinian refugees across the Middle East.
H.R.2411 - Congress.govRefused to Recognize the Nakba (2025)
Declined to co-sponsor H.Res.409, which recognizes the Nakba (the 1948 displacement of 750,000+ Palestinians), calls for US support for Palestinian refugee rights under UN Resolution 194, and urges an end to US complicity in Israel's ongoing displacement of Palestinians.
H.Res.409 - Congress.govIsrael Security Supplemental (April 2024)
Voted YES on H.R.8034 providing $26.38 billion for Israel security assistance, including military aid and defense systems, during ongoing operations in Gaza
Roll Call 152 - H.R.8034YES
366-58 vote
Censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib (November 2023)
Voted YES to censure Rep. Tlaib for statements about Palestinian freedom, including use of the phrase "from the river to the sea." Ryan was one of only 22 Democrats to vote with Republicans for this censure.
Roll Call 622 - H.Res.845Only 22 Democrats voted yes
"Standing with Israel" Resolution (October 2023)
Voted YES on H.Res.771, which gave unconditional support for Israel's military response immediately after October 7 attacks, with no mention of Palestinian civilian protections or restraint
Roll Call 528 - H.Res.771412-10 vote
A Complete Pattern of Complicity
Pat Ryan's record shows systematic support for Israeli military operations while blocking every avenue for Palestinian relief:
- Immediately co-sponsored pro-Israel resolution (H.Res.795) with 64 other AIPAC-funded members
- Voted for $26+ billion in weapons used in genocide
- Voted to protect Netanyahu from war crimes prosecution at the ICC
- Refused to block $12 billion in Trump weapons transfers (8 separate opportunities)
- Refused to demand humanitarian aid delivery during Israel's starvation blockade
- Refused to restore UNRWA funding for 5.9 million Palestinian refugees
- Refused to co-sponsor HR 3565 to stop bunker bombs and white phosphorus
This isn't about one vote or one bill. It's a complete pattern of enabling genocide while blocking every attempt at humanitarian relief or accountability.
The Bottom Line
While 55+ House Democrats have co-sponsored HR 3565 Block the Bombs Act, and 47 Democrats signed the letter recognizing Palestinian statehood, Pat Ryan has taken ZERO actions to stop weapons transfers, provide humanitarian relief, or recognize Palestinian rights. He has voted YES on every military aid package and YES to shield Netanyahu from prosecution. The choice is clear: AIPAC donors or Hudson Valley voters.
Follow the Money
AIPAC Financial Relationship
- 2024 Election Cycle: $174,764 from AIPAC-connected sources
- 2022 Election Cycle: $25,950 from AIPAC
- Total Track AIPAC Score: $279,274 in lobby connections
Sources: OpenSecrets.org, Track AIPAC, Congress.gov, Federal spending records
The AIPAC Money Influence Pattern
Ryan's voting record shows clear correlation between AIPAC funding and his positions. Since receiving AIPAC money, he has consistently voted for military aid packages and against measures that would restrict weapons transfers to Israel.
The pattern is clear: AIPAC money → Pro-Israel votes → More AIPAC money