Press Releases
Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, joined Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in introducing legislation to codify the State Department’s Regional China Office (RCO) program, first launched in 2019. The program monitors malign activity by the People’s Republic of China around the world and provides critical insights to strengthen U.S. strategic competition with Beijing.
Congressman Mackenzie Condemns BLS Incompetence, Calls for Change in the Bureau
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Current Employment Statistics Preliminary Benchmark Summary, revealing that the number of jobs added from March of 2024 to March of 2025 was 911,000 less than what was reported at the time. This is the largest revision on record and follows a similar downward revision in the 2023-2024 reporting period. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee representing Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, responded to this report by condemning the BLS’ historic inaccuracy and calling for immediate changes to the bureau and a reduction in interest rates.
“Today’s revisions of March 2024-2025 jobs data reveal a Bureau of Labor Statistics that is presently incapable of offering our nation much more than an educated guess,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “These revisions, which are the largest on record, indicate that the slowdown in the jobs market dates all the way back to the Biden Administration — far earlier than initially thought. The BLS performs an essential function by providing up-to-date, accurate reporting to policymakers, employers, and the Federal Reserve, and there can be severe consequences for working Americans when it fails. By painting a wildly distorted picture of the 2024 labor market, the BLS likely altered the choices of the Fed and forced borrowers to contend with high interest rates for far longer than they should have. It is beyond clear that BLS requires an immediate overhaul and that the Fed must reduce interest rates.”
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Washington, D.C. — Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Current Employment Statistics Preliminary Benchmark Summary, revealing that the number of jobs added from March of 2024 to March of 2025 was 911,000 less than what was reported at the time.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania’s 7th district, responded to today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics payroll report — calling on the Fed to take long-overdue action to bring relief to consumers and small businesses.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge — a nationwide competition designed to promote STEM education and encourage innovation among middle and high school students.
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, hosted his second district-wide telephone town hall, offering residents from across the Greater Lehigh Valley an opportunity to connect directly with their representative in Congress.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, has announced a second district-wide telephone town hall, giving constituents the opportunity to ask questions, hear about the work he’s done for them over the first six months, and learn how the recently passed House budget delivers tax relief, protects our communities, reforms government, and invests in our future.
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.