South Bend Times

Rudy Yakym, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's 2nd District since 2022, has been actively engaging with various leaders and stakeholders in recent days. Born in 1984 and currently residing in Granger, Yakym is an alumnus of Indiana University South Bend.

On March 19, 2025, Yakym visited the Governor’s office to discuss ongoing progress under the current administration. He expressed his gratitude for Governor Braun's leadership and anticipated continued collaboration to serve their constituents. "Stopped by the Governor’s office today and had a great chat about the progress under his administration. I’m thankful for @GovBraun’s steadfast leadership and look forward to our continued partnership in serving Hoosiers."

The following day, on March 20, 2025, Yakym participated in a roundtable with industry leaders in Elkhart, known as the "RV Capital of the World." The event was hosted by RV Industry Association and included a tour of their training facility. Yakym emphasized his commitment to supporting this key industry. "Had a great roundtable with industry leaders in Elkhart, the ‘RV Capital of the World,’ hosted by @RV_Industry, followed by a tour of their training facility. Excited to keep supporting this vital industry."

Later that same day, Yakym criticized the Department of Education for not fulfilling its mission effectively despite increased spending. He advocated for returning control to states as a means to empower parents and communities towards improving educational opportunities. "The Department of Education has failed its mission — spending more while student test scores don’t improve.

Putting control back in the hands of states means putting parents back in charge and empowering families, teachers, and communities to create better opportunities for our"