Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the bipartisan Improving Travel for American Families Act — legislation aimed at reducing the strain and hassle of the airport screening process for families traveling with young children.
Washington, D.C. — During National Police Week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) is honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos while highlighting a slate of bipartisan legislation he is supporting to strengthen public safety, support first responders, and provide law enforcement with additional tools and resources.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, which modernizes federal labor law and expands access to equity compensation for workers.
The bill updates the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify that restricted stock units (RSUs)—a common form of employee compensation—are not counted toward an employee’s regular rate of pay when calculating overtime.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, helped to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill today that eliminated a handout for manufacturers of pesticides, including glyphosate. The passage of the amendment to remove this handout follows Congressman Mackenzie’s continued advocacy to House leadership including an earlier introduction of a similar amendment which would have also removed the language.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Babies on Board Act today alongside Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO). This bipartisan legislation closes the stroller loophole in air travel. Every airline in the United States operates with a contract of carriage, which details reimbursements by the airline for damages to luggage during air travel. However, major U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, alongside Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), today introduced the Data-Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act — legislation aimed at helping identify at-risk veterans and connect them with care before a crisis occurs.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, presented Bloom for Women with the Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy at today’s Crime Survivors and Justice Award Ceremony at the Library of Congress. Congressman Mackenzie nominated Bloom for the award earlier in the year.
Allentown, PA — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, hosted a celebration on Friday in partnership with the Baum School of Art for this year’s participants in the Congressional Art Competition. The Competition — sponsored by the Congressional Institute — is an annual, nationwide event in which young artists submit their work to their local congressional office. The winning submission from each Congressional district is then displayed in the U.S. Capitol.