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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Yakym joined over 45 Senate and House colleagues in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule on imported Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and hold firm on the proposed biomass-based diesel volumes.
In their bipartisan, bicameral letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the members state such measures would ensure the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) continues to strengthen American energy security and support both American farmers and domestic renewable fuel producers.
There's no way around it: Democrats have taken their political games too far and shut down the government.
Let me pull back the curtain and explain what's really going on.
Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution (CR). Think of a CR like putting gas in the tank to get to the next station. It's not a permanent fix, but it keeps the engine running while Congress finishes bipartisan negotiations on long-term funding. Ours gave seven more weeks to complete the job responsibly.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02), along with 10 out of the 11 members of the Indiana delegation, led a letter to Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to allocate the highest possible level of funding from the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program to Indiana.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) recently announced that his office has officially returned over $78 million to Hoosiers.
"My top priority in Congress is delivering for the people of Indiana's Second District,” Rep. Yakym said. "Returning more than $78 million to Hoosiers is a direct result of that commitment. Whether it's helping with the IRS, Social Security, VA benefits, or Medicare, my office is dedicated to serving every constituent and ensuring they receive the support they have earned and deserve.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) participated in a Ways and Means Committee markup that advanced nine commonsense bills. Of these nine bills, Rep. Yakym is proud to co-lead one and co-sponsor two others.
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.”