Ryan Mackenzie is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2025. Born on August 2, 1982, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Parkland High School in 2000, later earning a Bachelor of Science from New York University in 2004 and an MBA from Harvard University in 2010. Prior to his congressional tenure, Mackenzie worked as staff for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey and held positions in the U.S. Department of Labor and Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024 and served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2016.

In Congress, Mackenzie serves on several key committees, including the Education and Workforce Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Homeland Security Committee, which enables him to engage in a variety of legislative areas. His legislative focus reflects Republican priorities, particularly regarding taxation, family support policies, and immigration.

Mackenzie has been actively involved in sponsoring and co-sponsoring legislation that aims to enhance social support systems. For instance, he sponsored House Bill 1425, which seeks to increase the child tax credit. This bill proposes making the credit fully refundable and removing income limitations, thereby providing greater financial assistance to families. It underscores Mackenzie’s support for tax reforms that aim to alleviate financial burdens on parents and promote family stability.

Mackenzie has also sponsored House Bill 1426, aimed at increasing childcare tax credits, further demonstrating his commitment to family-related financial support. The legislation proposes to significantly boost allowable credits for household and dependent care services, promoting accessibility to quality childcare.

In addition to family support initiatives, Mackenzie's focus extends to immigration policy. He co-sponsored House Bill 32, the “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act,” which seeks to limit federal funds to jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. This reflects his alignment with conservative stances aimed at tightening immigration controls.

Mackenzie has participated in various budgetary and economic development discussions through his involvement with the Ways and Means Committee, as evidenced by his co-sponsorship of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (HB703), which aims to make the qualified business income deduction permanent. This act reflects his economic prioritization towards supporting small and medium-sized business owners.

As a member of Congress, Mackenzie champions legislation that aligns with traditional Republican values on family and economic issues while tackling the sensitive topic of immigration with firm regulatory measures. His legislative activity is indicative of a commitment to supporting constituents and fostering economic growth through tax reforms and immigration policies.

In his personal life, Mackenzie is married and has children, which underscores his advocacy for family-centric policies and legislation. His background in state legislation positions him as a practical legislator focused on the needs and challenges facing families in Pennsylvania and across the nation, as he works to represent their interests in Congress.