I will support merit-based legal immigration.

Promote merit-based legal immigration that protects American workers, promotes American values, and rewards connections to America like speaking English.

Commits to a merit-based immigration system favoring English ability and other ties to the U.S.

Ryan Mackenzie for Congress | A Proven Leader to Help Everyone
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Chairman Ryan Mackenzie said the hearing examined E-Verify and how it can empower legal employment and protect American workers. He said he introduced H.R. 2641 to require all federal contractors to use E-Verify and framed the program as a way to ensure workers are lawful.

Strong official evidence that Mackenzie actively supports lawful employment enforcement tied to legal immigration, including a concrete bill and hearing leadership. This supports the claim only partially because it addresses lawful hiring rather than a broader merit-based immigration system.

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Mackenzie Holds Hearing on E-Verify
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Mackenzie’s office said his legislation to strengthen E-Verify requirements for federal contractors passed the House Judiciary Committee on January 8, 2026, and described the bill as common sense for checking work eligibility.

Official confirmation that his E-Verify bill advanced in committee, showing sustained concrete action in support of lawful employment enforcement. This is still only partial evidence for the broader promise because it does not establish support for a wider merit-based immigration framework.

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Congressman Mackenzie, Chairman Jordan Applaud Judiciary Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation
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