Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02), Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act to increase access to breakthrough medical devices for Medicare patients. This legislation would create a streamlined pathway for FDA-designated breakthrough devices to receive transitional Medicare coverage while CMS conducts a review for a permanent coverage determination.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released a statement following the passage of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) highlighted the importance of removing barriers so that all disabled people have the option to work if they want during a Ways and Means Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Untapped Talent in America.
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 September 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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released a statement after the passage of the "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025.”
MISHAWAKA, IN – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced that he will host a Service Academy Night on September 23, 2025 for perspective Service Academy nominees. Service Academy Night will take place on September 23, 2025, from 6:00pm-7:00pm EST at Penn High School, located at 56100 Bittersweet Road in Mishawaka.
NAPPANEE, IN – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) concluded his "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour” at the Boys and Girls Club in Nappanee. Throughout August, he visited all 11 counties in Indiana's Second District, meeting thousands of constituents and local small businesses to hear firsthand about the positive impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
SOUTH BEND, IN - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and toured Notre Dame's new Microelectronics Commons and Wideband Lab.
"It's great to be back at Notre Dame,” Rep. Yakym said. "This new facility puts Notre Dame at the forefront of microelectronics, from 6G to advanced radar and satellite tech. With top talent and cutting-edge tools, it's a place where ideas turn into breakthroughs, companies grow, and students get hands-on experience. It's a big win for Notre Dame, the Midwest, and for the future.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus, voiced support for Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's newly proposed rule to expand drone operations beyond visual line of sight.
ELKHART, IN - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour” in La Porte County where he visited New York Blower Company and then traveled to Elkhart for a tour of Camping World.
Throughout August, Congressman Yakym will travel to all 11 counties in Indiana's Second Congressional District multiple times to meet with Hoosiers and participate in events highlighting the wins of the One Big Beautiful Bill for Indiana.