Biography
Congressman Rudy Yakym represents Indiana’s Second Congressional District and serves on the influential House Ways and Means Committee, where he was a critical piece in crafting the tax portion of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Additionally, he focuses on advancing pro-growth, fiscally responsible policies rooted in Hoosier values. Now in his second term, he has championed legislation like the Reducing Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act and the bipartisan Improper Payments Transparency Act, both aimed at improving federal efficiency and supporting working families.
A fourth-generation Hoosier, Rudy was born and raised in South Bend. He holds a business finance degree from Indiana University South Bend and an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Before Congress, he worked in the private sector, most recently as Director of Growth Initiatives at Kem Krest, where he led efforts to streamline supply chains and drive economic development.
In his first term, Rep. Yakym served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he previously served as Vice Chair of the Aviation Authorization Act and led a bipartisan push to address the national air traffic controller shortage.
Rudy and his wife Sallyann currently live in Granger, where they are raising their three wonderful children; Elle, Rudy IV, and Eliza. They worship at New Life Baptist Church, where Rudy serves the congregation as Head Usher.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.