South Bend Times

Congressman Rudy Yakym, representing Indiana's 2nd District since 2022, shared a series of tweets addressing various topics on May 7 and May 8, 2025. His posts covered appreciation for teachers, legislative support for drone regulation, and local community engagement through mobile office hours.

On May 7, Yakym expressed gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week by acknowledging the contributions of Hoosier teachers. He extended a "special shoutout" to his wife Sallyann, whose dedication to her students serves as an inspiration. The full tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, Yakym addressed the issue of rogue drone incursions over NFL stadiums. He highlighted a significant increase in such incidents from 12 in 2017 to 2,845 in 2023. In response to this growing concern, he voiced his support for Representative Greg Steube's DEFENSE Act aimed at equipping law enforcement with necessary tools to enhance public safety against illegal drones. The original post is available here.

In another update posted shortly after midnight on May 8, Yakym announced that his team would be hosting mobile office hours in Peru and Walton the following day. This initiative aims to engage with constituents directly within their communities. More details can be found here.

Rudy Yakym was born in Granger in 1984 and has been actively serving his district since taking office. A graduate of Indiana University South Bend with both an Associate's degree (2009) and a Bachelor's degree (2011), he continues to focus on community engagement and legislative priorities that address local and national concerns.