Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07) introduced the "Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act” (H.R. 7655) that aims to strengthen coordination between the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) and Chafee programs to better support expectant and parenting foster youth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted in favor of the SAVE America Act to ensure America's elections are safe and secure.
"You need a photo ID to drive a car, board a plane, or buy a beer, so why should voting be any different?” Rep. Yakym said. "This is common-sense legislation to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure that only American citizens cast ballots in American elections.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) criticized Public Citizen co-President Robert Weissman for failing to address his organization's continued acceptance of funding tied to foreign national Hansjörg Wyss, raising concerns about foreign influence in American policy and political advocacy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) introduced the Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act, which would make homeownership more accessible and sustainable for working families.
"For too many first-time buyers, the American Dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach,” Rep. Yakym said. "Updating these bonds and tax credits will help reduce interest costs and make it easier for hardworking Hoosiers to achieve that dream.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Hoosiers begin filing their taxes, they will start to see bigger paychecks, larger refunds, and expanded opportunities to build long-term financial security because President Trump and Congressional Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts.
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 February 2026 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.
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ELKHART, IN – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) presented a Congressional Record to Memorial MedFlight in recognition of its 20th anniversary of providing lifesaving air medical services to communities across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) shared an op-ed in the Times Union reflecting on President Trump's first year back in office.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During March for Life week, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass two commonsense, pro-family bills that support pregnant women and ensure all mothers are empowered to succeed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted in favor of two bills, H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147 that complete all twelve appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2026. The completion of this process marks a clean break from the dysfunction of the past, ending bloated Christmas omnibuses, backroom bill dumps, and shutdown politics.