Rudy Yakym III
U.S. Representative · IN-2 · Republican
Statements and posts
46 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 46 statements
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Honoring Richard M. "Dick" Treckelo on His 100th Birthday
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard M. ``Dick'' Treckelo of Elkhart, Indiana. He is a veteran, a lifelong Hoosier, and a man who has given a century to the community he loves. On October 22, 2026, Dick will turn 100. Dick was a college student at the University of Michigan when his country…
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HONORING 165 YEARS OF McDONALD STUDIO IN SOUTH BEND
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize McDonald Studio of South Bend, Indiana, the longest-operating photography studio in our state, and the Patnaude family, who have owned it for 80 years. For 165 years, McDonald Studio has captured timeless moments for the people of South Bend. Weddings. Senior…
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Yakym Votes to Condemn Rise of Socialism in America
Voted to condemn socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America.
“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
Announced Service Academy Night on September 9 for prospective nominees.
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Yakym Leads Majority of House Republicans in Push to Strengthen USMCA
Led 168 House Republicans in letter supporting Trump administration's USMCA renegotiation approach.
“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
Kicked off district tour to highlight working families tax cuts and hear from constituents.
“This is easily the best part of my job, getting to spend August traveling to all 11 counties in Indiana’s Second District”
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Yakym Condemns Rash of Violence Against NW Indiana Officers Shot in the Line of Duty
Condemned recent shootings of law enforcement officers in Northwest Indiana.
“For too long, we have seen the officers who protect us demonized while excuses are made for the career criminals who terrorize our communities. It’s dangerous, and as we’ve seen recently, it has tragic consequences.”
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Yakym Votes to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Voted to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act banning congressional stock trading.
“When Hoosiers sent me to Congress, I promised I’d never use this seat to line my own pockets, and I’ve kept that promise every day since. Today’s vote is proof of that”
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Yakym, Fallon Introduce Bill to End Federal Ban on Firearms in Federal Park Buildings
Introduced bill to end federal ban on firearms in federal park buildings.
“Hoosiers who can lawfully carry shouldn’t lose that right when they step into a federal park building”
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Yakym Marks One-Year Anniversary of Working Families Tax Cuts, Largest Tax Cut in American History
Marked one-year anniversary of Working Families Tax Cuts legislation.
“As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I had a front-row seat to building this bill. My job, every step of the way, was making sure Hoosiers weren’t an afterthought”
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Yakym, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Taxes on Boat Loans
Introduced bipartisan bill extending tax deduction for boat loan interest.
“There’s nothing more American than loading up the family and heading out on the lake for a summer afternoon. It’s an important investment, and it should be treated like one”
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Yakym Honors LaPorte County Deputy Shot in the Line of Duty
Honored LaPorte County Deputy Jon Samuelson shot in the line of duty.
“Deputy Jon Samuelson is a hero. Without hesitation, he put his life on the line to protect someone else’s. There is a profound and dangerous line that separates chaos from civilization — most of us will never see it. Men and women like Deputy Samuelson stand on it every single day so the rest of us don’t have to”
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Yakym, Scholten Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of “National Boys & Girls Club Week”
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating June 22-26 as National Boys & Girls Club Week.
“Every kid deserves a real shot at a great future, and Boys & Girls Clubs deliver that every single day through afterschool and summer programs. As former Board Chair for the Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County, I saw firsthand the impact these clubs have on young people across Indiana”
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Yakym, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Concrete Pump Tax Fairness Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to replace fuel tax on concrete pumps with mileage-based user fee.
“Concrete pump operators are the backbone of American construction. Many of the buildings you walk into was built by these hardworking men and women”
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Rep. Yakym Introduces HAILEY Act in Honor of Indiana Teenager to Strengthen Missing Child Alerts
Introduced HAILEY Act to expand AMBER Alerts for high-risk missing minors.
“As a father of three kids, I cannot imagine the pain this family has endured. Hailey Buzbee deserved better, and so do the countless other children who fall through the cracks of an alert system that wasn’t built for the threats they face today”
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Rep. Yakym Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Digital Asset Owners
Introduced legislation to streamline federal tax reporting requirements for digital asset owners.
“President Trump has set a clear goal: make America the crypto capital of the world. This bill does exactly that by stripping away the unnecessary red tape that makes digital asset ownership needlessly complicated for everyday Americans”
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Rep. Yakym Introduces Bipartisan Resolution in Support of “National Trailer Safety Week”
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating June 7-13, 2026, as National Trailer Safety Week.
“I came to Congress to fight every day for manufacturing jobs, the backbone of Indiana’s Second District. And to protect those jobs, we must first protect the hardworking Hoosiers doing them.”
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Yakym Announces June 2026 Staff Mobile Office Hours
Announced mobile office hours for constituent services throughout district.
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Yakym Introduces Legislation to Support Local Food Pantries
Introduced bill enabling food pantries to request identification from assistance seekers.
“Hoosiers are generous by nature, but that charity should not be abused”
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Yakym Introduces Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced bipartisan Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act to develop prevention strategies.
“As a father of three, I know there is nothing more important than protecting our children”
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Yakym’s Foster Care Bill Passes the House
House unanimously passed bipartisan foster care bill strengthening support for expectant and parenting youth.
“We have a responsibility to support the most vulnerable individuals in our communities, and that starts with children especially foster youth”
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Yakym Votes to Fully Fund Veterans’ Healthcare, Invest in Military Infrastructure
Voted for FY2027 military construction and veterans affairs appropriations bill.
“The men and women who served this country deserve care and benefits that match their sacrifice”
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Condemning ABC57’s Unprofessional Behavior
Condemned ABC57 for secretly recording a congressional intern without authorization.
“ABC57 has made clear they are not interested in journalism. They are interested in a hit job. Secretly recording an intern is a cowardly, unethical tactic that exposes exactly the kind of outlet they are.”
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Reps. Yakym, Castro Launch U.S.- Mexico Caucus
Co-launched bipartisan U.S.-Mexico Caucus to strengthen bilateral relations on trade and security.
“I’m proud to co-chair the U.S.-Mexico Congressional Caucus and help foster strong relations between our two countries”
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Yakym Votes to Back Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Voted for resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers during National Police Week.
“You cannot have freedom without safety, and you cannot have safety without the men and women willing to defend it”
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