Ryan Mackenzie

Improving Travel for American Families Act

The legislation aims to make travel easier and more convenient for American families by streamlining processes at airports and border crossings. The bill would likely address issues like wait times, security procedures, and documentation requirements that affect millions of people who fly domestically or travel internationally each year. The proposal is currently under review by the House Committee on Homeland Security to determine its feasibility and potential impacts.

National Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026

The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit yearly reports to Congress detailing how the National Cemetery Administration is operating, including information about cemetery maintenance, burial services, and how well the agency is meeting veterans' needs. These reports would help lawmakers and the public track whether cemeteries are properly maintained and whether veterans and their families are receiving the services they deserve. The requirement aims to increase transparency and accountability for how federal burial grounds are managed.

Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026

The bill would align federal rules and procedures for how different government agencies handle special events, likely including things like permits, security, and coordination between departments. It appears designed to streamline the process for organizing major events and reduce confusion when multiple federal agencies need to work together. The changes would affect event organizers, federal agencies, and potentially local governments that coordinate with federal authorities on large gatherings.

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

The Secretary of Labor would gain the power to stop making payments to doctors and medical providers who have been convicted of committing fraud, protecting federal employee compensation funds from being spent on dishonest providers. This change affects federal workers who receive medical treatment through the workers' compensation system, as well as the medical providers who treat them. The measure aims to prevent fraudsters from continuing to bill the government for services while they're serving time for fraud convictions.

To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to permit the Secretary of Labor to obtain certain information relating to earnings and employment.

The federal government would gain the ability to collect information about workers' earnings and employment history to better verify claims and prevent fraud in the workers' compensation program for federal employees. This would allow the Labor Department to access records needed to accurately determine benefits owed to federal workers who are injured on the job or become ill due to their work. The change aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the compensation system that currently serves federal employees across the country.

FLEX Act

The FLEX Act would give schools more flexibility in how they use federal education funding by allowing them to combine money from different federal programs into a single pool rather than keeping funds separated by program. This would let school districts decide how to spend the money based on their own priorities and needs instead of following strict federal rules about what each funding stream must be used for. The change would primarily affect public school administrators and teachers by giving them more control over education spending decisions.

Valuing Employee Stock Today Act

The legislation would modify federal labor laws to ensure workers can participate in company stock ownership plans and equity compensation programs without facing retaliation or barriers from their employers. It aims to protect employees' right to receive and benefit from stock options, profit-sharing arrangements, and other equity-based compensation that companies may offer. The bill affects both workers seeking ownership stakes in their employers and companies that provide these types of compensation packages.

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to include strollers in the contract of carriage of air carriers and set a liability limit for damaged strollers, and for other purposes.

Airlines would be required to allow passengers to bring strollers onto planes and check them for free, similar to how they handle car seats, while also setting a maximum amount airlines must pay if they damage or lose a stroller. This change would help families traveling with young children by protecting their strollers from damage and ensuring they're treated as essential baby equipment rather than regular baggage. The regulation would apply to all airlines operating in the United States.

Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive funding to award grants to researchers and organizations developing computer models that can predict which veterans are at highest risk of suicide based on various health and life factors. These predictive tools could help VA doctors and mental health professionals identify struggling veterans earlier and provide them with targeted support and treatment. The program aims to reduce suicide rates among the veteran population by improving how the VA identifies and helps those in crisis.

To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.

The government currently has no time limit for prosecuting companies or individuals who illegally export controlled items like weapons or advanced technology. This bill would set a ten-year deadline after which the government can no longer bring charges for export control violations, giving businesses and individuals more certainty about their legal exposure over time. The change would apply to violations of laws that control what sensitive goods and technology can be shipped overseas.

Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act

States and local job training programs would receive information about best practices for helping workers struggling with substance use disorder, and some local areas would get federal grants to offer training in treating and preventing addiction. The goal is to address how substance abuse affects employment and help workers get the support they need to stay in or return to the workforce. This would mainly benefit workers dealing with addiction, employers, and community organizations that run job training programs.

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution also (1) cautions that Americans are at greater risk each day DHS is subject to a lapse in appropriations, and (2) expresses gratitude to DHS employees for their commitment to protect the United States.

Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026

Hospitals and other medical providers would be required to publicly disclose their policies about at what point during pregnancy they will provide life-saving medical care to infants born prematurely. This transparency requirement would let expectant parents know in advance what level of care their hospital is prepared to offer in case of an early delivery. The bill affects healthcare facilities and pregnant women who want to understand their options before giving birth.

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.

The bill would require all companies that receive federal government contracts to use E-Verify, a system that checks whether employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, only certain federal contractors must use E-Verify, so this would expand the requirement to all of them. The change would affect millions of workers and thousands of companies that do business with the federal government.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave.

This bill increases the business tax credit for paid family and medical leave to up to 50% (from 25%) of the wages paid by an eligible employer to a qualifying employee while the employee is on family and medical leave. Under current law, an eligible employer may claim a tax credit (through 2025) for between 12.5% and 25% of the wages paid to a qualified employee while the employee is on family and medical leave. The percentage of wages allowed as a tax credit increases proportionally, depending on what percentage of an employee’s normal wages is paid to the employee while the employee is on family and medical leave. The bill increases the tax credit to between 25% and 50% of the wages paid to an employee while the employee is on family and medical leave, depending on what percentage of an employee’s normal wages is paid to the employee while the employee is on family and medical leave. Under current law and the bill, an employer must pay at least 50% of the employee's normal wages while the employee is on leave to qualify for the tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount allowed as a credit under the expenses for household and dependent care services credit and the employer-provided child care credit.

This bill doubles the maximum amount that an individual may claim as a federal tax credit for qualified child and dependent care expenses and increases the maximum amount an employer may claim as a federal business tax credit for providing certain child care services to employees. Under the bill, the annual maximum amount allowed for the child and dependent care tax credit is increased to $6,000 (from $3,000) for individuals with one qualifying child or dependent, or to $12,000 (from $6,000) for individuals with two or more qualifying children or dependents. (Under current law, an individual may claim a nonrefundable tax credit for a portion of qualified child and dependent care expenses paid so that the individual or the individual’s spouse can work or look for work.) Further, the bill increases to $400,000 (from $150,000) the annual maximum amount that an employer may claim as a tax credit for providing certain child care services to employees. (Under current law, an employer may claim a nonrefundable business tax credit for a percentage of qualified child care facility expenses and child care referral and resource expenses.)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of the adoption credit and to establish the in vitro fertilization expenses credit.

This bill increases the adoption tax credit to $25,000 (from $17,280 in 2025) and establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for qualified in vitro fertilization expenses. Under current law, the adoption tax credit is allowed for (1) qualified expenses incurred to adopt an eligible child up to the maximum statutory amount, or (2) the statutory maximum amount (regardless of actual expenses) if adopting an eligible child with special needs. The statutory maximum amount is $17,280 (per eligible child) in 2025, which is adjusted for inflation. Further, under current law, the adoption tax credit begins to phase out for individuals with a modified adjusted gross income exceeding $259,190 (in 2025 and adjusted for inflation), such that the tax credit completely phases out (in 2025) for individuals with a modified adjusted gross income of $299,190 or more. The bill increases the adoption tax credit statutory maximum amount to $25,000. Further, under the bill, such amount continues to be adjusted annually for inflation. Finally, under the bill, an individual is allowed a nonrefundable tax credit for expenses paid (or incurred) for medical care (e.g., treatment, insurance, and transportation) related to in vitro fertilization for the individual (or the individual’s spouse if filing a joint federal income tax return). However, an individual may not claim the in vitro fertilization tax credit and other allowed tax deductions or credits (e.g., medical expense tax deduction) for the same expenses.