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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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) joined United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for a Ways and Means roundtable to discuss the United States' recent trade deals and continue discussing future deals, emphasizing the importance of Indiana's manufacturing and small business communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) participated in a Ways and Means Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Medicare Advantage, where they discussed the past lessons, present insights, and future opportunities of the program.

"Medicare Advantage has transformed healthcare for our seniors, delivering better outcomes and wider access,” Rep. Yakym said. "But with progress must come responsibility. We owe it to taxpayers, providers, and beneficiaries to keep improving efficiency and reducing red tape.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass the Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 4016) out of the House of Representatives, which will support a strong national defense.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed the Senate-amended rescissions package to cut $9 billion in wasteful spending:

"Hoosiers deserve to keep more of what they earn, and that begins with holding Washington accountable,” Rep. Yakym said. "The $9 billion rescissions package cuts waste, fraud, and abuse and is a key step in delivering on the promises of President Trump and House Republicans to restore fiscal responsibility to Washington.”