Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, joined his colleagues in passing the Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. The legislation provides $831.5 billion to strengthen America’s defense, maintain military superiority, and support servicemembers and their families. Notably, the legislation includes three Mackenzie-authored amendments and one he co-sponsored, reflecting his leadership on priorities for the Greater Lehigh Valley and the nation.
Allentown, PA — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, visited Lehigh Valley International Airport today to tour facilities and highlight new investments in air traffic safety and efficiency.
Allentown, PA — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, joined the Allentown Fire Department for a tour of a homeless encampment at Jordan Creek on Monday, June 30th.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, joined his colleagues today in passing a historic budget that delivers for our region. Just seven months into office, Congressman Mackenzie has helped to prevent the largest tax increase in history, provide tax relief for working families and seniors, modernize our military, and secure the border once and for all.
Allentown, PA — U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, is proud to announce that his office has successfully helped to secure over $7 million that had been owed to DeSales University through the COVID-era Employee Retention Credit. The University had applied for the ERC in January of 2024, but hadn’t received a meaningful update from the IRS for over a year.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, supported the successful advancement of H.R. 4070, the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act, out of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) hosted a roundtable in Bethlehem, PA titled “The Independent Workforce Speaks: Innovation Through Experience.”
The chairmen heard from a wide variety of community leaders, stakeholders, and independent contractors in the Bethlehem area who depend on clear worker classification laws so businesses and independent contractors can work together to grow the local economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, has called on members of the US Senate to protect the Child Tax Credit expansions that were passed by the House as part of the budget reconciliation bill. During a floor speech this evening, Mackenzie emphasized the importance of delivering tax relief to working families in the aftermath of price increases.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, voted to pass a comprehensive budget reconciliation bill that follows through on his promises to our communities and delivers major wins for working families, border security, and America’s fiscal future.
