PA State Rep Ryan Mackenzie, Meet Ryan Mackenzie

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Ryan earned his bachelor's degree in finance and international business from New York University and his master's degree in business administration from Harvard University. He lives with his wife, Chloe, and their son in Lower Macungie Township.

Ryan previously worked as the director of policy at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and worked at the U.S. Department of Labor.

Ryan Mackenzie currently serves as the state representative for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his 1st term in this district. He previously served as state representative for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 134 for 5 terms from 2012 to 2022.

Supports investment in career and technical education.

- Supports investment in career and technical education.

Education

Supports reducing government spending to combat inflation.

- Supports reducing government spending to combat inflation.
- Supports cutting taxes and regulations.

Economy

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Opposes cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

Believes that providing more healthcare choice will lower prices, while protecting coverage for those with preexisting conditions.

Opposes abortion but supports contraception and in vitro fertilization.

Opposes abortion access but supports contraception and in vitro fertilization.

- Opposes cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
- Believes that providing more healthcare choice will lower prices, while protecting coverage for those with preexisting conditions.
- Opposes abortion access but supports contraception and in vitro fertilization.

Healthcare

Supports implementing Congressional term limits.

Supports a ban on members of Congress trading stocks.

- Supports implementing Congressional term limits.
- Supports a ban on members of Congress trading stocks.

Voting & Elections

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Believes in economic and policy measures that disentangle the American government and economy from the government of China.

Supports sufficient military spending to give our military the resources it needs.

Supports building the wall across the southern border and believes undocumented immigrant should not be given citizenship.

- Believes in economic and policy measures that disentangle the American government and economy from the government of China.
- Supports sufficient military spending to give our military the resources it needs.
- Supports building the wall across the southern border and believes undocumented immigrant should not be given citizenship.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports expanded American energy exploration, extraction, and production.

- Supports expanded American energy exploration, extraction, and production.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes the "Defund the Police" movement.

Supports increased funding for Customs and Border protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to combat the flow of illegal drugs into America.

- Opposes the "Defund the Police" movement.
- Supports increased funding for Customs and Border protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to combat the flow of illegal drugs into America.

Public Safety

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Meet Ryan Mackenzie

Ballotpedia: Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie currently serves as the state representative for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term in this district. He previously served as state representative for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 134 from 2012 to 2022, serving 5 terms. 

Supports creating a state program that provides supply kits and connects new moms to additional support programs.

Supports students receiving academic credit for internships.

Supports protecting vulnerable children from labor exploitation.

Supports education policies that enhance K-12 and higher education opportunities.

Supports education policies that benefit children and families.

Believes in instructing the Review and Advisory Council to study existing codes and identify cost drivers in building, and to create alternatives that do not compromise safety.

Believes in providing educational opportunities through internships, such as interning with Rep. Mackenzie.

Supports establishing a new tax credit program to supplement federal tax incentives for employers offering paid family and medical leave.

Believes federal policy decisions have caused "out of control" inflation.

Supports tax relief for Pennsylvania families to address inflation.

Supports waiving certain license fees to ease economic burdens.

As state representative, helped reduce state government regulations.

Believes affordable and available housing supports stable families, promotes employment, reduces dependency on public support, and strengthens local economies.

Believes government regulation has slowed housing creation, worsening the shortage.

Supports lowering prescription drug prices.

Supports private insurance coverage for doula services to ensure all mothers have access to certified doulas.

Supports legislation that would require private insurance coverage for blood pressure monitors for home use as a pregnancy-related service for all Pennsylvania residents.

Supports expanding Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitors for pregnant and postpartum enrollees.

Supports Medicaid reimbursement for certified doulas providing childbirth education and support services.

Supports reducing prescription drug costs.

- Opposes cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
- Believes that providing more healthcare choice will lower prices, while protecting coverage for those with preexisting conditions.

Believes in protecting voting rights and elections integrity.

Supports the ability for citizens to view and track the status of their ballots.

Said, "I have introduced legislation that does the exact opposite by prohibiting noncitizens from voting in state elections."

Believes that if the bill to end automatic voter registration at the state DMV is not passed, undocumented immigrants will be able to vote in elections.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports providing resources and support for military personnel and veterans.

Supports addressing issues of undocumented immigration.

Supports the Startups for Soldiers program, believing it helps veterans with the challenges and costs of starting their own businesses.

Supports the establishment of the Pennsylvania House International Relations Caucus to enhance foreign policy initiatives and international relations.

Supports the establishment of the Pennsylvania House International Relations Caucus.

Supports international diplomacy and cultural exchange, as evidenced by his participation in delegations to the Palestinian Territories, Israel, and Jordan, and fellowships with the U.S. Japan Foundation, U.S. Japan Leadership Program, and American Council on Germany.

Supports mandating an instant check system for firearm purchases to verify immigration status.

Supports economic and policy measures to disentangle the American government and economy from the government of China.

- Supports economic and policy measures to disentangle the American government and economy from the government of China.
- Supports sufficient military spending to give our military the resources it needs.

Supports the state's farmland preservation program, which helps maintain agriculture as an important contributor to the economy.

Supports legislation that reclassifies post-use plastics as raw materials for manufacturing if advanced recycling technologies are used.

Supports reducing bureaucratic hurdles in environmental cleanup efforts.

Supports allowing waivers for National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits for land disturbances between 1-5 acres to align with federal standards.

Believes in reducing the tax burden on energy to alleviate high energy costs for households.

Supports preserving farmland, noting Pennsylvania's leadership in the nation with 6,392 preserved farms totaling nearly 640,000 acres and an investment of nearly $1.7 billion since 1988 to protect valuable farmland.

Supports honoring fallen first responders.

Supports protecting employees' rights to report workplace violence and mandating facilities to take action upon receiving reports.

Supports allowing sexual harassment victims and survivors to speak out by prohibiting the enforcement of pre-employment non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements.

Believes in providing easy access to state government through the Citizen Access Portal (CAP).

Supports requiring all public contractors and subcontractors to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure their employees do not include individuals not authorized to work in the United States.

Supports offering free document shredding services twice a year to help residents securely dispose of sensitive information and prevent identity theft.

Ryan graduated from Parkland High School, earned his bachelor's degree in finance and international business from New York University, and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Ryan Mackenzie is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving the 187th Legislative District. He previously served as the director of policy at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and worked at the U.S. Department of Labor.

As of October 1, 2024, Ryan Mackenzie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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