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Congressman Mackenzie Announces Successful Outcome in DeSales ERC Credit Case
July 2, 2025

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.


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trenPR
June 26, 2025

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.


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WalbergMackenzieRoundtable
June 20, 2025

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.


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Congressman Mackenzie Calls on Senate to Protect Child Tax Credit Expansion
June 6, 2025

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. 


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Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Delivering Tax Relief, Border Security, and Support for Working Families
May 22, 2025

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.


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PressReleaseTAKEITDOWNAct
May 19, 2025
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, joined President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the official signing of the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

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PressReleaseHonorsPoliceandFirstResponders
May 19, 2025

BETHLEHEM, PA — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley, wrapped up Police Week and started off EMS Week by honoring our police and first responders. Over the weekend, he stopped by Cetronia Ambulance Corps to drop off coffee and donuts for local EMS workers before joining Bethlehem Police for a ride-along. 


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PressReleaseHonorsVeteransandCelebratesLocalHistory
May 18, 2025
Carbon County, PA — On Armed Forces Day, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, who represents Carbon County as part of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, participated in two events honoring the region’s history and its people. He began the day by presenting the Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and “V” device to the family of the late Mr. William Bybel, a World War II veteran from Carbon County.

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IranPressRelease
May 6, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, achieved the passage of his first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today.


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Picture for Jim Thorpe, PA with caption. Press Release: Congressman Mackenzie Monitors Developments at Carbon County Brushfire, Requests that Residents Forego the use of Drones
April 21, 2025

JIM THORPE, PA — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing Carbon County as part of Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district, is monitoring developments relating to the Bear Mountain wildfire.