119th Congress
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.
JIM THORPE, Pa. - A congressman representing the Lehigh Valley and Carbon County visited firefighters and local emergency officials near the site of the Bear Mountain fire that has burned more than 500 acres.
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, who represents the 7th Congressional District, met with representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency field site for an update on efforts to contain the fire.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, has introduced legislation that requires all federal contractors to use the E-Verify system. The Day 1, Dollar 1 E-Verify Act expands existing requirements for federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify, removing exceptions relating to the cost and duration of contracts.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ryan Mackenzie was among a group of federal lawmakers who sat for a live town hall on CNN Thursday night.
The Republican from the Lehigh Valley took the stage in Washington, D.C., to answer questions from a studio audience. And members didn't hold back on hot-button topics in the national spotlight.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA) joined Mackenzie in taking questions.
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WASHINGTON-Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-08) are working to make federal workforce development programs more accessible to individuals seeking flexible online training and upskilling opportunities. Smucker, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Mackenzie, a member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, have introduced the Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act.
The bill would allow online training providers to qualify as eligible training providers under federal workforce development programs funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Although WIOA does not explicitly exclude online providers, many states currently require a physical presence for eligibility—effectively limiting access to online training options.
The new legislation would require online providers to meet the same quality standards as in-person programs and would also remove state-level barriers, allowing qualified online training programs to serve students nationwide.
“Individuals looking to better themselves through federal workforce training programs should have access to high-quality training programs, no matter how they are provided. In the twenty-first century we cannot allow outdated and arbitrary regulations to prevent Americans from developing new skills, seek new opportunities, and live their American Dream. I thank Rep. Mackenzie for joining me in introducing this legislation and urge all our colleagues to support this commonsense measure,” said Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11).
“Ensuring access to high-quality workforce development programs is essential for both workers and employers,” said Congressman Mackenzie (PA-07). “That’s why it’s important that workers be able to participate in these programs in a way that is both accessible and convenient. By expanding access to online workforce development training, the Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act will better equip American workers to fulfill the needs of our evolving economy.”
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WASHINGTON-Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) are working to make federal workforce development programs more accessible to individuals seeking flexible online training and upskilling opportunities. Smucker, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Mackenzie, a member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, have introduced the Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act.