Congressman Pat Ryan introduces the Let Kids Play Act, banning private equity from youth sports and ensuring refunds for families.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Pat Ryan introduces "Let Kids Play Act": On May 14, 2026, Congressman Pat Ryan, alongside Senators Chris Murphy and members of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, announced the introduction of the Let Kids Play Act. The bill aims to eliminate private equity's involvement in youth sports, which has reportedly inflated participation costs by 46% in recent years.
Key provisions of the bill: The Let Kids Play Act proposes banning private equity firms from youth sports, mandating refunds for families affected by excessive fees, and establishing legal rights for families to seek compensation. Supporters argue that the legislation would restore affordability and accessibility in youth sports for all families.
Advocates' statements: Congressman Ryan emphasized the importance of youth sports as a community experience, criticizing private equity for profiting at families' expense. Other proponents highlighted that the bill aims to ensure children can participate in sports regardless of their financial situation, preventing youth sports from becoming a luxury item limited to wealthier families.
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Patrick Ryan Fundraising
Patrick Ryan recently disclosed $519.1K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 213th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 85.8% came from individual donors.
Ryan disclosed $289.7K of spending. This was the 335th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ryan disclosed $2.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 144th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Patrick Ryan Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Patrick Ryan is worth $3.1M, as of May 14th, 2026. This is the 218th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ryan has approximately $787.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Patrick Ryan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Patrick Ryan:
- H.R.8734: To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8733: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to support protective orders that protect individuals who are related by blood or marriage to individuals in intimate relationships, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8707: No Funds for Iran War Act
- H.R.6671: REPAIR Infrastructure Act
- H.R.6326: To accelerate accreditation and access to sensitive compartmented information facilities for industry, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6325: To require the Secretary of Defense to report on the use of other transaction authority, and for other purposes.
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2026 New York's 18th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $24,574,231 of spending in New York's 18th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $14,611,904 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- FAIRSHAKE ($3,975,320)
- HMP ($2,411,672)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($2,336,356)
- VOTEVETS ($1,738,024)
- WFW ACTION FUND, INC. ($723,122)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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