Pennsylvania — 7th District

Bob Brooks

Supports anti-price-gouging and minimum wage hikes

Brooks identifies the cost of living as his top campaign priority, pointing to high prices for groceries, rent, utilities, and healthcare. He advocates for raising the minimum wage and indexing it to inflation, strengthening labor unions through the PRO Act, and enacting strict price-gouging and antitrust enforcement.

• Pass the PRO Act to give workers union bargaining power and access to pensions.
• Raise the federal minimum wage and tie future increases to inflation.
• Enforce antitrust rules and anti-price-gouging measures against utility monopolies and corporations.

“The number one thing I hear from folks is how expensive life is. People can’t keep up with groceries, rent, healthcare, childcare, or utility bills.”

“We’ve fought three wars since the minimum wage was last raised. We need to raise it, and tie it to inflation.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports tax cuts and spending reduction

Mackenzie emphasizes lowering inflation by reducing wasteful federal spending, eliminating taxes on Social Security for most seniors, and delivering tax relief for working families. He also advocates expanding mandatory E-Verify to protect American jobs and removing regulatory burdens on businesses.

• Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) to adjust tax rates and federal funding levels.
• Proposes expanding required E-Verify for new hires to ensure employment for American citizens.
• Advocates cutting wasteful federal spending and repealing overregulation through the REINS Act.

“When inflation soared after the pandemic, everyone in our community fell behind. That’s why Ryan Mackenzie worked so hard to deliver tax relief for every American in his first year in Congress”

“Reduce wasteful government spending that is driving inflation – increasing the costs of food, energy, and housing on every American – and competing with private sector investment.”

Bob Brooks

Supports Medicare for All and Medicaid expansion

Brooks supports a single-payer Medicare for All system to guarantee universal coverage and eliminate medical debt. He pledges to repeal Medicaid cuts and lower prescription drug prices for essential medications.

• Supports enacting Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare for all Americans.
• Pledges to restore federal cuts to Medicaid.
• Advocates capping drug prices for essential medications like insulin and beta-blockers.

“Because of this, I support Medicare for All. You shouldn’t have to run into a burning building to get healthcare from your government or wait until you turn 65.”

“Restore the cuts to Medicaid and provide Medicare for All. In the richest country in the world, we can give people healthcare. Simple.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports market-based options and transparency

Mackenzie supports lowering healthcare and prescription costs through increased market choice, transparency, and targeted reforms. He opposes single-payer health plans while pledging to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.

• Passed legislation targeting health insurance middlemen and increasing market transparency.
• Supports expanding healthcare choices and protecting pre-existing condition coverage.
• Supported appropriations legislation maintaining funding for healthcare programs.

“Already in Congress, he has taken on the big insurance companies and middlemen who drive up costs – passing legislation that puts patients before profits.”

“Provide more choice to reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs, and protect pre-existing condition coverage.”

Bob Brooks

Supports raising taxes on high earners

Brooks promises to defend Social Security and Medicare against benefit cuts. He cosponsors proposals to eliminate the payroll tax cap on high earners and increase investment income taxes to secure program funding.

• Supports the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act to remove the payroll tax cap on high income earners.
• Proposes increasing the net investment income tax by 1.2% to ensure solvency.
• Opposes any reductions to Social Security or Medicare benefits.

“I’ll always defend Social Security and will sign on to the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, which removes the cap on Social Security Payroll taxes and increases the net investment income tax by 1.2%.”

“While Republicans gut American’s social safety net, I will work to protect the benefits tens of millions have worked hard to earn.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Opposes benefit cuts and supports tax elimination

Mackenzie pledges to safeguard Social Security and Medicare without benefit reductions, highlighting his support for eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security for 90% of seniors. He also advocates higher Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates.

• Pledges no benefit reductions for Social Security or Medicare recipients.
• Supported eliminating federal taxes on Social Security for nearly 90% of seniors.
• Advocated for higher Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates.

“In Congress, Ryan refused to support any budget that reduced Social Security benefits. He also voted to invest more in Medicare every year –no cuts”

“Stop cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Uphold these sacred commitments to our seniors by ensuring no reductions in their benefits.”

Bob Brooks

Supports minimum tax on billionaires

Brooks advocates repealing the 2017 Trump tax cuts and establishing a minimum tax rate for billionaires. He contends that corporations and wealthy individuals must pay their fair share to reduce the national debt and expand public programs.

• Supports a billionaire minimum tax rate to ensure high earners pay federal income taxes.
• Advocates repealing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to generate over $1.5 trillion in federal revenue.
• Opposes federal tax increases on working families.

“We need to pass a billionaire minimum tax: a baseline tax rate the ultra-wealthy can’t dodge.”

“Repealing those giveaways could raise over $1.5 trillion – enough to lower the debt, expand healthcare, and strengthen the safety net without raising taxes on working people.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports tax cuts and spending restraint

Mackenzie emphasizes cutting federal taxes and curbing wasteful government spending to combat inflation. He signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and voted for H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) to adjust tax rates.

• Voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) regarding federal tax policy and budget levels.
• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge committing to oppose net tax increases.
• Supported expanding standard tax deductions and eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits.

“Cut and eliminate taxes that are taking money out of the pockets of American workers and impeding economic growth; just merely holding the line is not enough.”

“Reduce wasteful government spending that is driving inflation – increasing the costs of food, energy, and housing on every American”

Bob Brooks

Supports border security and citizenship pathways

Brooks advocates for a humane immigration system that deters illegal entry while providing law-abiding immigrants a pathway to earn citizenship. He opposes enforcement tactics that rely on masked agents or unmarked vehicles.

• Supports border enforcement measures to deter illegal entry.
• Advocates earned pathways to citizenship for law-abiding undocumented residents.
• Opposes aggressive, un-American enforcement tactics and arbitrary detentions.

“We need an immigration system that deters illegal entry and secures our border, while treating people humanely and give law-abiding folks a shot at earning citizenship.”

“In America, we don’t send masked men to kidnap people off the street and throw them into unmarked cars. It’s bullshit and un-American.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports strict border enforcement and wall construction

Mackenzie supports finishing the southern border wall, reinstating 'Remain in Mexico,' and deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes. In Congress, he voted for the Laken Riley Act and the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S.5) requiring detention of non-citizens arrested for theft or burglary.
• Voted Yea on the SAVE Act (H.R.22) requiring proof of citizenship for federal election registration.
• Voted Yea on H.R.875 making DUI offenses grounds for deportation.

“Finish building the wall. Secure our open borders and take real action on illegal immigration.”

“Withhold taxpayer-funded grants from sanctuary cities, and require deportation for illegal immigrants caught committing other crimes.”

Bob Brooks

Supports federal abortion rights codification

Brooks advocates codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law and protecting reproductive freedom nationwide. He opposes state-level abortion bans and government interference in personal healthcare decisions.

• Supports constitutional or statutory codification of Roe v. Wade.
• Advocates federal legislation to overturn state abortion bans.
• Protects individual access to reproductive healthcare choices.

“We need to codify Roe v. Wade in the constitution and pass legislation to overturn Trump abortion bans in red states.”

“The government has no business telling people what to do with their own bodies. Period.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Opposes abortion and supports adoption alternatives

Mackenzie opposes late-term abortion and criticizes Democratic abortion policies as extreme. He advocates reducing abortion rates by improving maternal healthcare options and expanding pathways to adoption.

• Opposes expanding abortion access up until the moment of birth.
• Supports policy measures to improve maternal healthcare.
• Promotes expanding adoption access and reducing abortion rates.

“Fight back against the culture of celebrating abortion and those that want to legalize it up until the moment of birth.”

“Provide a clear alternative by supporting efforts to reduce the number of abortions, improve maternal healthcare, and ease pathways to adoption.”

Bob Brooks

Supports banning congressional stock trading

Brooks campaigns on ending government corruption by banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks, establishing congressional term limits, and overturning Citizens United. He also supports prohibiting corporate PAC donations.

• Supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.
• Advocates banning stock trading by members of Congress.
• Supports congressional term limits and banning corporate PAC contributions.

“We need to take money out of politics, end stock trading in Congress, enforce term limits, and make the wealthy pay their fair share.”

“I’ll fight in Congress to hold people accountable, pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and make sure our government is working for us.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports congressional stock trading bans and term limits

Mackenzie highlights his legislative efforts to restrict stock trading by members of Congress and introduce statutory term limits for federal officials. He signed a pledge supporting U.S. term limits and advocates transparency in federal grantmaking.

• Leads legislative initiatives to ban congressional stock trading.
• Signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge supporting term limits for elected officials.
• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405) to release unclassified DOJ materials.

“Ban Members of Congress from trading stocks based on insider information.”

“That’s why he is leading the charge to crack down on congressional stock trading. He has also backed legislation to establish congressional terms limits”

Bob Brooks

Supports banning private equity home buying

Brooks proposes tackling high housing costs by restricting private equity firms and corporate landlords from purchasing single-family homes. He cosponsors the HELPER Act to offer low-interest, VA-style mortgages to essential public service workers.

• Co-sponsors the HELPER Act to provide VA-style loans to teachers, nurses, and first responders.
• Proposes banning private equity firms from buying up housing stock.
• Supports streamlining local permitting rules to build more starter homes.

“Rent: Increase the amount of market-rate housing, ban private equity companies from buying up tons of houses and driving up costs, and pass the HELPER Act to extend VA-style home loans to teachers, nurses and first responders.”

“We need to build more starter homes, crack down on corporate landlords and rent gouging, and expand programs that help first-time homebuyers get their start.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports expanding affordable housing tax credits

Mackenzie highlights passing an expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to increase the national housing supply. He advocates market-oriented solutions and tax incentives to improve regional home affordability.

• Supported the expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in federal legislation.
• Promotes tax incentives to increase private housing supply.
• Supports policies to alleviate regional housing inflation in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos.

“Ryan Mackenzie focused on providing the help that local families deserve – and was successful in passing the largest-ever expansion of affordable housing tax credits, which will help to create over one million new affordable housing units nationwide.”

“When he returns to Washington, Ryan will continue to partner with Democrats and Republicans to support smart policies that continue to improve housing affordability.”

Bob Brooks

Supports funding public schools and universal pre-K

Brooks advocates for increasing federal investment in public K-12 education, expanding Head Start, and providing universal pre-K and kindergarten. He strongly opposes public funding for private school voucher programs.

• Opposes federal funding for private school voucher programs.
• Advocates restoring Head Start funding and creating universal pre-K.
• Supports lowering college tuition and expanding vocational apprenticeships.

“And make no mistake: I will not support using federal money to hand vouchers to private schools while public schools are being starved.”

“Far too many working class Americans struggle to provide their children with care until they’re old enough to be enrolled in school. I support expanded childcare subsidies, restoring and expanding funding to Headstart, and providing universal kindergarten and pre-k.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports school choice and banning CRT

Mackenzie supports expanding school choice options for families and passing a Parents' Bill of Rights for curriculum transparency. In Congress, he voted for H.R.28 to prohibit biological males from competing in women's athletic programs.

• Voted Yea on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R.28).
• Supports school choice policies and a Parents' Bill of Rights.
• Advocates banning Critical Race Theory and gender ideology in K-12 schools.

“Empower parents with expanded school choice, and ensure curriculum transparency through a Parents’ Bill of Rights.”

“Ban Critical Race Theory and age-inappropriate sex/gender ideology from being taught in K-12 schools.”

Bob Brooks

Supports universal background checks and waiting periods

As a gun owner and firefighter, Brooks supports Second Amendment rights alongside common-sense gun safety measures. He advocates universal background checks, closing gun show loopholes, and enacting waiting periods.

• Supports universal background checks for all gun transactions.
• Advocates closing the gun show loophole.
• Supports mandatory waiting periods for firearm purchases.

“We need common-sense laws: universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and enforcing waiting periods so dangerous people don’t get their hands on guns.”

“I’m a firefighter who owns guns and grew up around guns. I respect the Second Amendment. But guns are now the leading cause of death for American kids”

Ryan Mackenzie

Opposes firearm restrictions and supports law enforcement funding

Mackenzie strongly defends Second Amendment rights, supporting constitutional carry and opposing red-flag gun confiscation laws. He emphasizes addressing root causes of crime through increased law enforcement funding and mental health reform.

• Supports constitutional carry laws and opposes firearm confiscation without due process.
• Secured millions of dollars in federal funding for local first responders and police.
• Endorsed by the National Rifle Association PVF and Firearms Owners Against Crime.

“Defend the 2nd Amendment in its original intent to protect Americans against a tyrannical government. Support constitutional carry and oppose far-left efforts to confiscate firearms without due process.”

“Whether as our Congressman or as a Pennsylvania State Representative before, Ryan always stands with those who keep our communities safe. In just his first term, he has secured millions of dollars to better support law enforcement and first responders”

Bob Brooks

Supports clean energy investment and nuclear expansion

Brooks advocates investing in renewable energy sources like wind and solar to create union jobs and address climate change. He also supports expanding clean nuclear power and natural gas capacity to ensure regional grid reliability.

• Supports expanding wind, solar, and clean energy manufacturing jobs.
• Advocates expanding clean nuclear energy and natural gas capacity.
• Calls for federal EPA oversight on sewage sludge and mine refuse pollution in Carbon County.

“Pennsylvania can lead the way by building wind, solar, and power projects that put people to work. But we need to be serious about capacity building. Nuclear power is clean, safe and underutilized.”

“I’ll make sure to hold the EPA accountable and push for stricter federal oversight for pollution like sewage sludge and mine refuse.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports domestic energy production and opposes carbon taxes

Mackenzie prioritizes American energy independence by expanding domestic energy exploration and extraction. He strongly opposes cap-and-tax carbon schemes and administrative environmental regulations like WOTUS.

• Supports domestic oil, gas, and energy exploration.
• Opposes cap-and-tax programs and environmental regulation overreach like WOTUS.
• Advocates streamlining federal permitting for energy infrastructure projects.

“Support energy independence by encouraging American energy exploration, extraction, and production.”

“Oppose cap-and-tax schemes that prioritize a radical climate agenda over the realities of safe, clean, affordable American energy.”

Bob Brooks

Supports VA funding and healthcare expansion

Brooks pledges to protect veterans' access to healthcare, housing, and mental health services while reversing federal mass firings at the VA. He criticizes cuts to veterans' programs and promises to safeguard earned benefits.

• Advocates expanding VA healthcare, mental health services, and job training.
• Opposes mass firings or personnel cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Criticizes Republican votes on federal budgets affecting VA funding.

“I’ll work to make sure every veteran in the Lehigh Valley, Carbon County and across the country gets access to quality healthcare, mental health services, job training, and housing.”

“I will fight Republicans like Ryan Mackenzie who have voted to slash VA funding and make it harder for veterans to get the care and support they’ve earned.”

Ryan Mackenzie

Supports military pay raises and VA service improvements

Mackenzie highlights introducing and passing legislation to raise active-duty military pay and expand childcare for service members. He supports expanding private healthcare choice for veterans and improving VA customer service.

• Passed legislation increasing active-duty military pay and childcare access.
• Introduced bipartisan legislation to improve early suicide prevention and VA customer service.
• Supports expanding private care options for veterans.

“To honor the sacrifices made by our veterans and service members, Ryan passed legislation that raises pay for active duty service members, expands their access to childcare, and improves their quality of life.”

“Support our veterans by providing choice for medical care and continuous improvement of the VA.”