U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 2nd District
Rudy Yakym III
Position · +0.52
- In office
- House 2022–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 33% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Bills on
- Taxation
- Health
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 42
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DJamee Decio$356K
Bottom line
Where Yakym has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7655 Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 573 Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 647 Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Yakym breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Yakym voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Yakym broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Yakym is saying
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Yakym Votes to Condemn Rise of Socialism in America
Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms, including the recent rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
“I never thought I’d see the day when the majority of Democrats would say out loud that they embrace socialism. But here we are.”
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Yakym Announces Service Academy Night on September 9
Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced that he will host a Service Academy Night on September 9, 2026 for perspective Service Academy nominees.
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Yakym Leads Majority of House Republicans in Push to Strengthen USMCA
Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) led a letter signed by 168 House Republicans to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that backs the Trump Administration’s approach to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Joint Review, pushing…
“President Trump is a master negotiator, and the USMCA has delivered meaningful benefits to Hoosier manufacturers, farmers, and small businesses.”
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Yakym Kicks Off “Hoosier Heartland” District Tour to Highlight Working Families Tax Cuts
Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his “Hoosier Heartland Tour,” his annual August District Tour, traveling to all 11 counties of the Second District to visit manufacturers, farms, and local organizations and hear directly…
“This is easily the best part of my job, getting to spend August traveling to all 11 counties in Indiana’s Second District.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Yakym voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 211 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Yakym’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 26
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
26 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 26 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 32 sponsored billsSponsored 32 (House median 25) · cosponsored 280 (median 289), 73 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Armed Forces and National Security.
- H.R. 9236 HAILEY Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8319 KIDNEY Remote Monitoring ActHealth · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9719 Federal Lands Lawful Carry ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9537 Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1378 Honoring and celebrating National Boys and Girls Club Week of 2026.Introduced Jul 21, 2026 Introduced
- H.R. 9258 Concrete Pump Tax Fairness ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9178 Less Tax Paperwork for Digital Asset Owners ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1344 Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7 through June 13, 2026, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 66% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 75% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Yakym voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RDavid RouzerNC-799%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Yakym most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Yakym’s campaign raised $5.2M: $2.8M (54%) from individuals and $1.3M (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $855K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Yakym
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 381.
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- Am General Corporate PAC
- National Air Traffic Controllers Association Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Yakym this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inYakym’s own leadership PAC: Republicans United to Defend You PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Yakym’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IN-2Republican2022–present
Seat
- State
- Indiana
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 42
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3915
349 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Mishawaka, Rochester
- Website
- yakym.house.gov
- RepRudyYakym
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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