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The U.S. should do more to enforce immigration laws and secure the border.
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Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Protect Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Syria
Position: Congressman Mackenzie introduced the Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act to strengthen accountability for human rights abuses and persecution targeting religious and ethnic minorities in Syria, including Christian and Alawite communities.
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act, legislation aimed at strengthening accountability for human rights abuses and persecution targeting religious and ethnic minority communities in Syria.
The legislation comes amid continued reports of violence, religious persecution, unlawful detention, forced displacement, and other human rights abuses targeting minority populations in Syria, including Christian and Alawite communities.
"Reports of violence and persecution against religious and ethnic minorities in Syria are deeply concerning, and those responsible for these abuses must be held accountable," said Congressman Mackenzie. "This legislation is necessary to strengthen congressional oversight, identify individuals responsible for serious human rights violations, and ensure the United States is using the tools available to hold perpetrators accountable. Protecting religious freedom and fundamental human rights must remain a priority as Syria navigates its future."
“The introduction of the Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act by Congressman Ryan Mackenzie is an important step toward ensuring that the persecution of Syria’s religious and ethnic minorities is not ignored and that those responsible for serious human rights abuses are held accountable. For Alawites and other vulnerable communities, accountability is essential to preventing further violence, protecting innocent civilians, and securing a future grounded in dignity, equality, and the rule of law. We are grateful to Congressman Mackenzie for his leadership and urge Congress to support meaningful measures that protect all Syrians, regardless of their faith or ethnicity. The future of Syria must be one in which no community lives in fear because of its identity,” said Dr. Morhaf Ibrahim, President, Alawites Association of the United States (AAUS).
“The future of Syria’s Christian communities and their ancient heritage depends on whether those who persecute Christians and other vulnerable communities are held accountable. The Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act provides an important framework to identify those responsible for serious abuses and pursue targeted consequences against them. IDC strongly supports Congressman Mackenzie’s leadership in ensuring that the United States remains engaged in protecting Syria’s vulnerable communities and making clear that religious persecution will not be met with silence or impunity,” said Richard Ghazal, Executive Director, In Defense of Christians.
“Syria cannot build a legitimate and stable future while Christians and other religious and ethnic communities continue to face persecution, exclusion, displacement, or fear because of their identity. For Syria’s indigenous peoples and communities—including Christian Syriacs/Assyrians, Armenians and Rum, as well as Kurds, Druze, Alawites, Yezidis, Jews, and other vulnerable groups—survival in their ancestral homeland cannot depend on promises alone; it requires security, accountability, equal participation, and the protection of their identity, heritage, and historic presence. The Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act sends an important message: those responsible for persecution, forced displacement, extrajudicial killings, forced religious conversions, and other serious abuses must face consequences. We are deeply grateful to Congressman Ryan Mackenzie for his leadership and for standing with Syria’s persecuted communities,” said Robert Ozgun, President, American Syriac Union.
The Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act would require the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of enactment identifying senior Syrian officials and affiliated individuals credibly alleged to have participated in, facilitated, or concealed serious human rights abuses against religious and ethnic minorities.
The legislation would also require a determination of whether targeted measures should be imposed under existing U.S. sanctions authorities. These measures could include asset freezes, visa restrictions, and other financial or immigration-related penalties against individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses.
Congressman Mackenzie has also engaged with members of the Syrian-American community throughout the Lehigh Valley and worked with congressional colleagues to raise concerns about religious persecution and the treatment of vulnerable populations in Syria.
The bill is supported by In Defense of Christians, the American Syriac Union, and the Alawites Association of the United States.
Read the full bill text HERE.
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Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Market
Position: The release supports introduction of the bipartisan Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2026, which would require reporting of prescription drugs' net effective cost after rebates, discounts, fees, and other concessions, and allow PBM bids to be compared more consistently to increase competition in the pharmacy benefit manager market.
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, alongside Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12), Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06), introduced the bipartisan Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2026, legislation to increase transparency and competition in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) market and help lower prescription drug costs.
PBMs serve as middlemen between health plans, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers and play a major role in determining prescription drug costs. However, rebates, discounts, fees, and other payments can make it difficult for health plans to determine what they are actually paying for prescription drugs.
The legislation introduced this week would require greater transparency around the “net effective cost” of prescription drugs — essentially, what drugs actually cost after rebates, discounts, fees, and other price concessions are taken into account. By allowing PBM bids to be compared on a more consistent basis, the bill would promote greater competition and accountability across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and employer-sponsored health plans.
“Families and seniors in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos deserve real transparency when it comes to what they pay for prescription drugs,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “Our bipartisan legislation will make it easier to understand the true cost after rebates, discounts, and fees are taken into account. By increasing transparency and competition among PBMs, we can help lower costs and ensure patients and health plans are getting a better deal.”
“Healthcare is too complicated and drug pricing is the most complicated of all. This legislation pours sunlight into the inner workings of bids & prices, so that lower prices, not higher rebates, is what wins,” said Congressman Auchincloss.
“The Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act is a continuation of our work to hold PBMs accountable and increase drug price transparency for America’s families and seniors. Unfortunately, overly expensive prescription drugs are often a direct result of harmful PBM practices. This bipartisan effort will help address the rising cost of prescription drugs and provide relief for patients who have faced this financial burden for far too long,” said Congressman Rick W. Allen.
“Patients should not have to navigate a maze of rebates, fees, and hidden costs to understand what they are paying for their prescriptions. The Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act brings much-needed transparency to the PBM market and helps ensure that competition is driven by lower costs, not complicated pricing arrangements. I am proud to support this bipartisan effort to give patients and health plans greater clarity and help make prescription drugs more affordable for West Virginians,” said Congresswoman Miller.
“Families in Georgia and across this country are struggling with the high cost of prescription drugs. Convoluted PBM bidding practices have continued far too long without the safeguards in place to protect patients,” said Congresswoman McBath. “This bill would help to simplify a complicated process and allow Americans access to health plans that work for them, not a PBM’s bottom line.”
The legislation builds on Mackenzie and Auchincloss’ bipartisan work to increase transparency and accountability in the PBM industry. In 2025, the lawmakers introduced the bipartisan, bicameral PBM FAIR Act, which would require PBMs serving employer-sponsored health plans to act in the best interests of employees and plan participants.
Read the full bill text HERE.
Read the bill summary HERE.
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Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act
Position: The release supports the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require new large electricity customers with peak demand of at least 100 megawatts, such as data centers, to pay the full cost of needed generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades and to provide financial assurances before utility construction begins.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, applauded the passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act on Tuesday evening. This bipartisan legislation, which the Congressman has co-sponsored, requires data centers and other large energy consumers to pay their fair share for the cost of the new energy infrastructure they necessitate.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers currently account for roughly 4.4% of U.S. electricity consumption, a figure projected to increase to between 6.7% and 12% by 2028 as AI computing capacity continues to grow. Many new AI data centers require 100 megawatts (MW) or more of electricity, enough to power tens of thousands of homes, and often necessitate costly investments in new generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
The Ratepayer Protection Act maintains local control and would require new large electricity customers with a peak demand of at least 100 megawatts to pay the full cost of any generation, transmission, or distribution upgrades needed to serve their facilities, rather than shifting those costs to existing ratepayers. It also requires these customers to provide financial assurances before utilities begin construction, ensuring the utility can recover its investment even if the customer later ends service.
“Communities in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos should not be footing the energy bill for data centers they never asked for,” said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. “When companies want to build facilities that require major upgrades to energy infrastructure, they should be the ones who pay. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which I’ve co-sponsored, will help to ensure that data centers and similar facilities pay their fair share of the costs they produce instead of passing them on to local residents.”
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Issues:
Improving Affordability
Congressman Mackenzie Highlights Reform Legislation at White House Anti-Fraud Roundtable
Position: The release supports H.R. 8823, which would permanently authorize the Department of Labor to suspend FECA payments to medical providers convicted of fraud. It also praises the Administration's broader efforts to combat fraud in federal benefit programs.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, joined Vice President JD Vance and other officials from the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud this morning for a roundtable discussion. During the roundtable, which featured an update about ongoing Administration efforts to crack down on fraud in national benefits programs, Congressman Mackenzie detailed his recently-passed legislation, H.R. 8823, the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act. This legislation amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) to permanently allow the Department of Labor (DOL) to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud.
“As we’ve seen thanks to the efforts of Vice President Vance and others in the Administration, fraud in federal benefit programs is a serious problem, both in terms of scale and impact,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “Not only has this epidemic of fraud robbed taxpayers and eroded public trust, it weakens critical programs and strips resources from some of the most vulnerable in our country. That’s why, as Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, I held a hearing examining the billions of dollars which have been stolen from federal workers by fraudulent providers, and why I’ve introduced legislation which cracks down on these schemes. Thank you to the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud for giving us the opportunity to discuss these important reforms and our broader efforts to root out fraud.”
According to Vice President Vance, the Administration has uncovered hundreds of billions of dollars in potential fraud and “secured an additional estimated $55 billion in indictments, settlements and civil penalties.” Recent wins by the Task Force include eliminating hundreds of fraudulent hospice and home healthcare providers, cracking down on over $20 billion in fraudulent covid-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and the prosecution of hundreds of fraudsters.
Congressman Mackenzie’s recently-passed legislation will help to safeguard FECA, which provides workers’ compensation benefits for federal workers. At a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing chaired by Congressman Mackenzie earlier in the year, witnesses testified about over $1.7 billion in medical provider fraud targeting the program. Congressman Mackenzie’s legislation permanently codifies DOL’s authority to protect FECA from scammers.
Learn more about Congressman Mackenzie’s anti-fraud legislation HERE
Watch the introduction of the roundtable HERE
Photo from event available HERE
Position: The release recognizes Medicare's 61st anniversary and calls on Congress to continue supporting, protecting, and strengthening the program for current and future beneficiaries. It does not take a position on a specific pending bill or policy mechanism.
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 61st anniversary of Medicare's enactment and honoring the program's enduring role in providing health coverage to older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
The resolution is led by Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07). It is joined by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Dina Titus (NV-01), Don Davis (NC-01), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Michael Lawler (NY-17).
Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 30, 1965, Medicare has provided health insurance coverage to millions of Americans for more than six decades. Today, the program serves nearly 70 million seniors and individuals with disabilities.
"For 61 years, Medicare has provided millions of Americans with access to quality health care and greater financial security," said Congressman Mackenzie. "This bipartisan resolution recognizes Medicare's lasting impact while honoring the healthcare providers, caregivers, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services personnel who work every day to ensure beneficiaries receive the care they depend on. Congress must continue to support, protect, and strengthen Medicare for current beneficiaries and future generations.”
"For 61 years, Medicare has represented a simple promise to Virginians: every person 65 and older or with disabilities deserves access to high quality, affordable health care," said Congressman Vindman. "As we mark Medicare's anniversary, we also reaffirm our commitment to protecting and strengthening this vital program for both those using it today and future generations. Health care is not a privilege reserved for a few — it's a promise we must keep for every eligible American across the country."
"For 61 years, Medicare has provided seniors in our communities with access to quality, reliable healthcare. As we celebrate this milestone for one of our nation’s most critical programs, I remain committed to ensuring we preserve and sustain Medicare for generations to come," said Congresswoman De La Cruz.
"Today, millions of Americans, including seniors and Americans with disabilities right here in the Hudson Valley, rely on Medicare every day, and we have a responsibility to protect it. As we mark Medicare’s 61st anniversary, I want to thank the doctors, nurses, caregivers, and healthcare workers who make this program possible. I will continue working to protect the benefits our seniors have earned and strengthen Medicare for generations to come," said Congressman Mike Lawler.
“Across eastern North Carolina, seniors and people with disabilities rely on Medicare for access to doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs, and the quality care they have earned,” said Congressman Don Davis. “For 61 years, Medicare has provided families with greater health and financial security while supporting the health care professionals and caregivers who serve our communities. We must continue working across the aisle to protect and strengthen this vital program for current beneficiaries and generations to come.”
"Over 600,000 Nevadans are enrolled in Medicare and rely on its services to stay healthy. I am proud to recognize the 61st anniversary of this critical program with my colleagues, committing to support and protect Medicare for those who currently receive benefits and for future generations,” said Congresswoman Titus.
The bipartisan resolution:
Commemorates the 61st anniversary of Medicare's enactment.
Recognizes Medicare's role in expanding access to health care, improving health outcomes, and strengthening the financial security of millions of American families.
Honors the healthcare providers, caregivers, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services personnel whose work sustains the Medicare program and its beneficiaries nationwide.
The resolution reflects broad bipartisan support for recognizing Medicare's historic significance and the vital role it has played in the lives of millions of Americans since becoming law on July 30, 1965.
Read the resolution HERE.
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Congressman Mackenzie to Introduce New Congressional Stock Reform Legislation
Position: Congressman Mackenzie is introducing the CITE Act of 2026, which would require candidates for federal office to divest from individual stocks or place them in a blind trust, and cites support for the Stop Insider Trading Act passed by the House.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, will introduce legislation this week aimed at cracking down further on congressional stock trading. The Candidate Investment Transparency and Ethics (CITE) Act of 2026 will require candidates for all federal elected offices — including the U.S. House, Senate, and Presidency — to divest from individual stocks and other securities or place them in a blind trust.
“The best way to stop members of Congress from trading stocks is to prevent them from ever starting,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “It’s not enough for candidates to make promises on this issue; they need to put their money where their mouth is. That’s why the CITE Act requires candidates for federal office to divest from individual stocks — or put them in a blind trust — before they even get to Election Day. Now more than ever, lawmakers need to earn the trust of the American people by rooting out profiteering and personal self-interest from the halls of Congress.”
Congressman Mackenzie has been a leader in the fight against congressional stock trading. Since taking office in January of 2025, the Congressman has co-sponsored three bipartisan bills aimed at cracking down on the practice of members abusing their access in order to profit off of securities. Last week, a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, of which Congressman Mackenzie is an original co-sponsor. That legislation includes a range of measures, including a ban on stock purchases by members of Congress, strict reporting requirements for sales of stock, and tough new penalties for violations.
Stock trading by members of Congress has come under growing scrutiny in recent years. In 2025 alone, 14,451 trades were made by members totaling over $700 million in volume.
The Cite Act of 2026 requires divestment from individual stocks and calls for investments to be moved to other generally accepted investments or for assets to be moved to a blind trust managed by an independent trustee. Commonsense exceptions are permitted for “widely diversified mutual funds” and other funds that track a “broad market index,” like the Dow Jones or the S&P 500. Under the Cite Act, candidates for federal office would be required to take these actions within 90 days of filing for office. The prohibition on acquisition of covered securities extends until an individual is no longer a candidate or member.
Read the legislation HERE.
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Mackenzie Applauds House Passage of Stop Insider Trading Act
Position: The release applauds House passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would bar members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying individual stocks while in office, require advance public disclosure of covered securities sales, and impose financial penalties for violations. The release also references the congressman's cosponsorship of the TRUST in Congress Act and the Restore Trust in Congress Act.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, applauded the passage in the U.S. House this week of bipartisan legislation to crack down on stock trading by members of Congress.
The Stop Insider Trading Act, of which the Congressman was an original cosponsor, prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks while serving in office. Additionally, the legislation requires advance public disclosure before any sales of covered securities and establishes significant financial penalties for violations.
“Members of Congress are sent to Washington to serve their constituents, not themselves,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “The American people deserve confidence that their elected officials are making decisions based on what’s best for their country — not their own financial interests. The epidemic of lawmakers leveraging insider information for personal profits has degraded trust and accountability, which is why I’ve co-sponsored several pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on this practice. Much more work remains in the fight to reform Washington, but passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act marks an important step toward providing a government which prioritizes the needs of the American people.”
Since taking office, Congressman Mackenzie has consistently supported efforts to strengthen ethics and increase transparency in Congress. In addition to co-sponsoring the Stop Insider Trading Act, he has also co-sponsored two similar pieces of bipartisan legislation. The Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act requires members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place certain financial assets into qualified blind trusts. The Restore Trust in Congress Act prohibits Members, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks and other covered financial assets while serving in office.
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Mackenzie Secures Passage of Legislation to Make Air Travel Easier for Families & Fellow Travelers
Position: The release supports passage of the Improving Travel for American Families Act, which directs the TSA to expand its Families on the Fly dedicated family screening lanes, prioritize high-family-traffic airports, and report to Congress within one year. The sponsor describes the bill as bipartisan and as maintaining security standards.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, applauded Monday’s passage in the U.S. House of the Improving Travel for American Families Act. This bipartisan legislation, which Congressman Mackenzie introduced in May of this year alongside Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), aims to reduce the strain and hassle of airport security screening for families traveling with young children.
The legislation directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to build on its Families on the Fly initiative — a pilot program offering dedicated screening lines exclusively for families traveling with children aged 12 and under. In addition to authorizing the program, the legislation directs the TSA to prioritize airports with high volumes of family travel and evaluate ways to improve the passenger experience while maintaining security standards. The TSA is directed to report to Congress on progress and implementation within one year.
“As the father of two young children, I know that family travel is a challenge,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “Every day, families are forced to move their children, bags, and bulky items through the same TSA lines used by solo travelers — adding an extra layer of stress, hassle, and delays for everyone. That’s why the bipartisan Improving Travel for American Families Act helps to take the pressure off parents by offering expedited access to screening, including by offering screening lanes reserved exclusively for families. Thank you to Congresswoman Foushee and my colleagues in the House for helping to pass legislation that makes life easier for American families.”
“As more and more families rely on air travel, the bipartisan Improving Travel for American Families Act is an important step to ensure that airport security systems are equipped to move travelers safely,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “I am proud that the House has passed this legislation to maintain security standards while providing a family-focused approach to TSA screenings to reduce delays and improve the passenger experience. Thank you to Congressman Mackenzie and local advocates for their work in advancing this legislation, and I look forward to continuing our work together to make this bill a law.”
Bill text available HERE.
Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Improve Electricity Price Transparency
Position: The release supports a bipartisan bill directing the Energy Information Administration, with FERC, to study and publicly report on drivers of residential and small business electricity bill increases in every state over the past seven years.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the bipartisan Better Information through Line-item Labeling Drivers (BILL Drivers) Act today alongside Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR). This legislation directs the Energy Information Administration, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to study and publicly report on what is driving electricity bill increases for residential and small business customers in every state over the past seven years.
Throughout the country, electricity costs have increased significantly since the pandemic. The Bill Drivers Act would give consumers the opportunity to better understand how factors including data centers, input costs, and production challenges are impacting energy bills for communities like the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos.
“The people of the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos deserve clear answers and transparency when it comes to electricity costs,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “The bipartisan BILL Drivers Act will give ratepayers a window into the causes of electricity rate increases and give lawmakers a better understanding of how to tackle the problem. It’s time to deliver the bipartisan solutions that will give the American people real transparency and long-term relief when it comes to electricity costs.”
"In Oregon and across the country, families and small businesses have seen significant increases in their electricity bills, yet the factors driving those increases are not clearly spelled out,” Congresswoman Janelle Bynum said. “This legislation would bring transparency for consumers by requiring a detailed breakdown of what is contributing to increased electricity expenses so we can bring down costs and so that Americans know exactly where their money is going."
Bill text available HERE
Issues:
Improving Affordability
Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Equity Compensation for Workers
Position: Congressman Mackenzie introduced legislation to clarify that restricted stock units (RSUs) are not counted toward an employee's regular rate of pay when calculating overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, aiming to expand employer access to equity compensation as a tool for worker financial security and retention.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, which modernizes federal labor law and expands access to equity compensation for workers.
The bill updates the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify that restricted stock units (RSUs)—a common form of employee compensation—are not counted toward an employee’s regular rate of pay when calculating overtime.
“Workers should have the opportunity to benefit from the success of the companies they work for,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “This bill makes a straightforward update to federal law so employers can offer equity compensation like restricted stock units without creating additional regulatory burdens, helping workers build long-term financial security and supporting job retention.”
"The Valuing Employee Stock Today Act updates federal law to better serve today’s workplace by making equity compensation more accessible. Most importantly, it removes unnecessary barriers so more workers can share in the success they help create. That means stronger retention, smarter compensation, and more opportunities for workers to build real financial security," said Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI).
“This bill provides much-needed clarity under the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure that employer equity awards—including restricted stock units—can continue to be offered without creating unintended overtime-calculation distortions or litigation uncertainty. Equity is a critical tool for helping workers share in the value they help build, strengthening retention, engagement, and long-term wealth creation. The CHRO Association supports this targeted clarification so employers can responsibly expand access to equity compensation while maintaining clear, consistent wage-and-hour compliance,” said Chatrane Birbal, SVP, Public Policy & Government Relations, CHRO Association.
While federal law already excludes certain types of equity compensation, such as stock options and employee stock purchase programs, RSUs were not explicitly included when the law was last updated. The Valuing Employee Stock Today Act brings RSUs in line with those existing benefits by ensuring they are treated consistently under overtime rules.
By making this clarification, the legislation will:
Encourage more employers to offer equity-based compensation
Provide workers with additional tools to build financial stability
Support workforce retention and long-term employment
Bill text is available HERE.
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
Recent stock activity
Periodic transaction reports filed under the STOCK Act — disclosed by the rep, sourced from public filings.
No disclosed trades on record.
Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).
Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.ON WISCONSIN PAC, INC.3 contributions$10,000
2.AMERICAN REVIVAL PACIdeological2 contributionsSingle-issue or ideological PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name alone.AI · low$10,000
3.WAKEFERN FOOD CORP. PAC2 contributions$10,000
4.NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PACFinance2 contributionsInsurance-company PAC — backs candidates and policies supporting the life insurance industry, including tax treatment of insurance products and regulatory positions.AI$10,000
8.INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC. PAC (INSURPAC)2 contributions$10,000
9.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC3 contributions$10,000
10.VALOR PAC3 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$47,239
2.MILLER STRATEGIES$21,000
3.VALMORE GP$14,110
4.WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$14,000
5.STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14,000
6.QOL MEDICAL LLC$13,980
7.A10 ASSOCIATES LLC$11,000
8.BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS$10,500
9.MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC$10,500
10.DUCHOSSOIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$10,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
