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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. 

Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos and serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, alongside Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Joaquin Castro (TX-20), introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the enforcement of U.S. export control laws and better equip authorities to hold bad actors accountable.

Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R, PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the bipartisan Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act alongside Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, IL-08). This legislation will help to protect workers and support communities impacted by substance use disorder.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026 today alongside Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-07). This bipartisan legislation enables DHS to better coordinate and share information ahead of this year’s major special events. Specifically, the legislation transfers the Special Events Program (SEP) from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to the Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA). 

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, spoke on the House floor today in support of his resolution thanking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) staff and calling for full funding of the department. Following his remarks, a bipartisan majority in the House voted to pass the resolution and — for the third time — an appropriations bill funding the Department. DHS staff — including Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA employees — have been working without paychecks since February 14th. 

Catasauqua, PA — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, joined local officials and developers today to announce that he has successfully brought home $3.7 million to support a major redevelopment project in Catasauqua. The funding was secured by the Congressman as part of the recently passed Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations package.