Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) ripped Democrats' efforts to defund pregnancy resource centers. In a powerful personal testimony during a Ways and Means Committee markup, Yakym spoke in support of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, a legislative effort to ensure these centers remain eligible for vital federal funding.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance (BARCODE) Efficiency Act (H.R. 6956), led by Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), passed out of the Ways and Means Committee. The bill requires the IRS to acquire the technology to speed up paper return processing that will save taxpayer dollars and deliver refunds faster.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass the Affordable Homes Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act (H.R. 5184), that removes duplicative manufactured housing regulations to help restore the American Dream of home ownership for millions of families.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass a three-bill appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026 that reins in wasteful spending, strengthens public safety, restores American energy dominance, and protects the nation's public lands.

"This package delivers full-year funding, cuts Biden-era waste, and advances the America First mandate,” Rep. Yakym said. "These bills lower costs, strengthen public safety, restore energy dominance, protect public lands, and deliver real results for Hoosiers and Americans.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted in favor of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act, or SPEED Act (H.R. 4776), which will amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify the ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) is encouraging small business owners across Indiana's Second District to apply for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards following the U.S. Small Business Administration's announcement extending the nomination deadline to Monday, December 22, 2025.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) testified during Member Day before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in support of H.R. 2168, the Baby Observation Act (BO's Act). This legislation is aimed at increasing awareness of and paving the way for expanded access to medical devices that can help save infant lives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Marking its 65th consecutive passage, this year's NDAA delivers a generational investment in America's national defense, strengthening our military, bolstering deterrence against adversaries, and ensuring the United States remains the world's leading superpower. It reaffirms our commitment to peace through strength and provides our servicemembers with the resources they need to keep our nation safe.