Serving Our American Heroes

Freedom isn't free, and our veterans paid for it. When these heroes come home, they should find a country that fights for them the way they fought for us. That's why standing up for our veterans will always be one of my highest priorities.

Here's what I've done for Hoosier veterans:

My office can help veterans resolve VA claims, track down records, and obtain medals and commendations earned in service but never received. If you are a veteran who needs help navigating the federal bureaucracy or getting VA benefits, call (574) 204-2645 or reach out through our Help with a Federal Agency page.

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Yakym Reintroduces the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act
January 9, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) reintroduced the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act, legislation he also introduced in the 118th Congress.
Issues: Serving Our American Heroes
Yakym Introduces National Veterans' Advocate Act
October 15, 2024
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Washington, D.C.– Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the National Veterans' Advocate Act.

Issues: Serving Our American Heroes
Yakym Presses VA Secretary on Projected $15 Billion Budget Shortfall
July 31, 2024
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Washington, D.C.

Issues: Serving Our American Heroes
Yakym Testifies in Support of His "Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act of 2024"
July 10, 2024
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Washington, D.C.

Issues: Serving Our American Heroes
Yakym Introduces the "Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act of 2024"
June 27, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced H.R. 8854, the Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act of 2024.

Issues: Serving Our American Heroes
Yakym Introduces Legislation to Improve Mental Healthcare Access for Veterans
February 29, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Rudy Yakym introduced H.R. 7464, the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act. This legislation requires the VA to lower their Designated Access Standards to five days for mental healthcare for veterans that have a disability rating above 50 percent for a mental health disorder.

Issues: Serving Our American Heroes
South Bend Tribune-Rep. Rudy Yakym: Veteran mental health care needs a fix. I'm introducing legislation to help.
Congressman Yakym Testifies at Veterans Affairs' Committee Member Day Hearing; Speaks About Importance of Fixing the VA
June 22, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) testified at the House Committee on Veterans Affairs' Member Day Hearing. At the hearing, Congressman Yakym spoke about the importance of fixing the VA so those who served our nation in uniform can receive the care and treatment they have earned.
Issues: Serving Our American Heroes