Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, introduced a resolution to designate the week of April 21–25, 2025, as National Home Visiting Week. This resolution highlights the important role the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) programs have in support of childhood development, strengthening family relationships, and reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) penned an op-ed for the Washington Times supporting the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the National Veterans Advocate Act of 2025, which would expand the existing VA Office of Patient Advocacy's duties to improve veteran casework and build a mechanism to allow those working with veterans to provide feedback to Congress so we can fix the problems veterans face when using VA services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released the following statement after voting for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates in-person proof of U.S. citizenship when individuals register to vote in federal elections:
"The SAVE Act is commonsense legislation that ensures only American citizens vote in American federal elections,” Rep. Yakym said. "While Democrats resort to fearmongering and lies, Republicans remain focused on protecting election integrity and restoring confidence in our electoral systems.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) highlighted the threat of China's overcapacity in a Ways and Means Committee hearing with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer.
WASHINGTON D.C.- Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released the following statement on the passage of the budget resolution:
"The budget resolution passed tonight brings us one step closer to implementing President Trump's America first agenda. This is critical so that we can pass one big, beautiful bill to cut taxes for all income levels, unleash American energy, secure our border, enhance our national security, and restore America's place as the undisputed leader of the free world.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released a statement following the Ways and Means Work Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on recent government watchdog findings, where he underscored the importance of his legislation, the Reducing Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act (H.R. 2284).
Mishawaka, IN – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced the following dates, times, and locations that his office will be holding mobile staff office hours in April 2025 throughout Indiana's Second District. Mobile office hours are designed to be respectful one-on-one conversations with the Congressman's team, primarily for federal casework assistance. These are not town halls and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
Cass County
Thursday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, Representative Rudy Yakym (IN-02) along with Representatives Pete Stauber (MN-08), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Brake for Kids Act, legislation that will require the Department of Transportation to release a Public Service Announcement (PSA) on the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses.
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced his Reducing Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act (H.R. 2284). The legislation aims to ensure more Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds go directly to families in need rather than bureaucratic overhead.