119th Congress
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.
Hector Soto first went to work for delivery company DoorDash out of necessity during the COVID pandemic when hours at his full-time job at a call center dried up.
Even though his primary employer brought him back as the pandemic became less severe, Soto discovered that he liked the way working as an independent contractor allowed him to provide extra income for his family. He also is a fan of the flexibility that allows him to schedule his own hours.
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.
A World War II Army veteran who served at Normandy and in the European theater was honored posthumously on Saturday with the presentation of a second Bronze Star Medal. Staff Sergeant William "Wash" Bybel of Coaldale, who died July 23, 2013, at the age of 94, was awarded the medal "for heroic achievement" during his actions on August 4, 1944. He served with the U.S. Army's 22nd Infantry.
