{"id":139724,"date":"2025-01-16T21:52:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139724"},"modified":"2025-01-16T21:52:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:52:04","slug":"congressman-ryan-mackenzie-appointed-to-homeland-security-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139724","title":{"rendered":"Congressman Ryan Mackenzie Appointed to Homeland Security Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District, has been named to the House Homeland Security Committee for the 119th Congress. In this critical role, Congressman Mackenzie will work to strengthen border security, combat emerging threats, and protect local communities here in Pennsylvania and throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honored to serve on the Homeland Security Committee,\u201d\u00a0<strong>said Congressman Mackenzie.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cSecuring our borders, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring the safety of our communities are top priorities for me and the people of the Greater Lehigh Valley. I look forward to working with my colleagues to safeguard the American people and secure our border once and for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to welcome Representative Ryan Mackenzie to the House Homeland Security Committee,\u201d\u00a0<strong>said Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cHe will be an important voice for law enforcement as we work to secure our borders and ensure CBP officers and Border Patrol agents can carry out their essential missions. We have important work ahead of us, and we are lucky to have Rep. Mackenzie on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Homeland Security Committee is tasked with oversight and legislation related to border security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and emergency response. Congressman Mackenzie brings a proven record of public service and dedication to keeping communities safe, having previously led the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.pahousegop.com\/News\/34843\/Latest-News\/Mackenzie-Unveils-**BStop-Illegal-Immigration-in-Pennsylvania**B-Bill-Package-__;4oCY4oCZ!!Bg5easoyC-OII2vlEqY8mTBrtW-N4OJKAQ!MCn9uH6ybnQeNjINlBxKGRyNsFqYpMHIdEPkRCA3GX2UFbEsmZ4TAqTmRa-neGYdLaw_DjVXeq_AwuMXQhPdxBFXXLYGR6QuIEzrZfE$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charge<\/a>\u00a0against illegal immigration in the PA State House.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nArnaud Armstrong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th District, has been named to the House Homeland Security Committee for the 119th Congress. 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