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Yakym

Yakym has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Opposed continuing appropriations resolutions on multiple occasionsYakym voted against five continuing appropriations measures that ultimately became law — HR.5860, HR.6363, HR.2872, HR.7463, and HR.9747 — each time voting in opposition to the majority of his party. These votes span fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and represent a consistent pattern on short-term federal spending extensions.
• 02
  Sponsored constitutional amendment capping federal debtYakym sponsored HR.37, a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish a limit on the federal debt. The bill was referred to committee. This action reflects a legislative focus on constraining federal borrowing authority through a constitutional mechanism rather than through ordinary statutory means.
• 03
  Sponsored legislation expanding veterans' mental healthcareYakym sponsored the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act (HR.241), which would expand mental health services for disabled veterans, and the National Veterans Advocate Act of 2025 (HR.2970), which addresses veteran advocacy functions. Both bills were referred to committee. Together they represent a legislative focus on healthcare and support services for the veteran community.
• 04
  Sponsored bill targeting improper federal paymentsYakym sponsored the Improper Payments Transparency Act (HR.1771), a bill directed at increasing accountability for payments made in error by the federal government. The bill was referred to committee. This legislation addresses federal expenditure oversight as a distinct mechanism from broader appropriations or debt-limit measures.
• 05
  Introduced campus protection bill for Jewish students and facultyYakym sponsored the PROTECT Jewish Student and Faculty Act (HR.406), which was referred to committee. The bill addresses protections for Jewish students and faculty on campuses. He also voted against the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act (S.2861), a measure that became law, again departing from the majority of his party.