Marlin A. Stutzman

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill addresses procedural disposition of a Senate amendment to a consolidated appropriations bill, which has minimal direct impact on government accountability and transparency requirements.

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 — This bill gives the President tools to protect American assets and enforce consequences against Western Hemisphere allies that seize U.S. property by restricting their vessels from U.S. ports.

Stutzman rose to welcome Roger Reece, the guest chaplain, and described his background as an Army veteran, nonprofit executive, and faith leader who has served as executive director of the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County for over 16 years.

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.

Stutzman rose to address the House for 1 minute to honor his parents, Albert and Sarah Stutzman, on their 50th wedding anniversary, describing their hard work, faith, service as foster parents, and community involvement.

Stutzman nominated nine students from Indiana's Third District to attend the nation's military academies: Christian Touzard, Samantha Aselage, Oliver Werling, Luke Wonderham, Allison Heine, Jacob Levitt, Jacob Farrell, Jonah Haines, and Hayden Oberlin.

Stutzman introduced the Regulation A+ Improvement Act to update regulations allowing small and midsized companies to raise capital with reduced government red tape and compliance costs.

Stutzman introduced the bipartisan Streamlining Rural Housing Act, which would require HUD and USDA to develop a joint environmental review process for rural housing projects.

Stutzman highlighted the work of Jeff Mittman and congratulated him on his appointment by President Trump to serve as a member of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission.

Stutzman addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss President Trump's accomplishments during his first six months in office, citing job creation, energy policy, restrictions on gender-affirming care for children, and legislation signed into law.

Stutzman congratulated Trine University's women's softball team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division III softball championship, noting their 3-1 victory in the championship game and their second national title in 3 years.

Stutzman expressed support for President Trump's rescissions package that would claw back $9.4 billion in government spending, including $8.3 billion from USAID programs and $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Stutzman addressed the House for 5 minutes to express support for President Trump's Middle East travels and tariff policy while calling on Congress to move toward a balanced budget and reduce debt and deficits.

Stutzman stated that President Trump, Indiana Governor Braun, and House Republicans had worked together in their first 100 days to make communities safer, citizens healthier, and the country wealthier through border security measures, health-related initiatives, abortion protections, and cost-cutting measures.

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes. — This bill would block energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, undermining efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Stutzman stated that the Biden administration cost taxpayers $1.8 trillion through unilateral rulemaking and executive orders, and that this regulatory burden caused gas prices and inflation to reach historic levels, forcing nearly a third of Americans to choose between paying energy bills or groceries.

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". — This bill enables Congress to exercise its constitutional oversight power by allowing votes to disapprove specific federal agency rules, reinforcing legislative checks on executive branch regulatory authority.

SPUR Act — This bill advances small business economic opportunity by requiring federal agencies to track and report on contracts awarded to underrepresented small business owners, including veterans and disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Stutzman applauded President Trump's economic actions against the Chinese Communist Party, stating that they leveled the playing field for Hoosier businesses by addressing currency manipulation, threats to the manufacturing sector, and acquisition of American farmland and steel mills.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill allows Congress to more easily overturn multiple regulations at once, which could reduce executive branch regulatory power but may also weaken the detailed scrutiny each regulation would normally receive.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill allows Congress to more easily overturn multiple regulations at once, which could reduce executive branch regulatory power but may also weaken the detailed scrutiny each regulation would normally receive.

Stutzman stated that the American people are tired of billions in tax dollars being sent overseas without transparency, that they voted for accountability and government oversight, and that the Department of Government Efficiency has saved more tax dollars in the past month than government has in decades.

Stutzman addressed the House for one minute to discuss supporting American manufacturing, referencing President Trump's 2017 economic policies including tax cuts and deregulation, and calling for efforts to encourage domestic business growth.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. — This bill would streamline environmental reviews to speed up forest management projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk through vegetation removal and forest thinning on public and tribal lands.

MAPWaters Act of 2025 — This bill advances environmental stewardship by improving public access to information about federal waterways, which can help people better utilize and care for these natural resources.

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act — This bill directs federal resources toward constructing a public monument on the National Mall, representing a public investment in commemorative infrastructure.

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act — This bill would make it easier to deny entry to and deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to certain violent crimes, particularly those involving women and children.

Stutzman addressed the House for 1 minute and stated that Washington's fiscal house remains out of order, that Democrats are out of touch with reality, and that Americans have given Republicans a mandate to reduce government overreach and make the country great, healthy, and prosperous again.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. — This bill would create a special tax rule for certain Taiwan residents earning U.S. income, potentially reducing federal tax revenue from this specific group.

POWER Act of 2025 — This bill enables federal funding for utilities to combine power restoration with hazard mitigation improvements, increasing public investment in infrastructure resilience.

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 — This bill restricts transgender girls and women from participating in school sports programs consistent with their gender identity, which some view as protecting opportunities for cisgender women while others view as limiting the civil rights and liberties of transgender students.

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 — This bill restricts transgender girls and women from participating in school sports programs consistent with their gender identity, which some view as protecting opportunities for cisgender women while others view as limiting the civil rights and liberties of transgender students.

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose detailed information about disaster assistance spending on a regular basis.

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act — This bill requires FEMA to study ways to reduce paperwork burdens on disaster applicants while reporting its findings to Congress, which increases oversight and transparency in federal disaster assistance processes.

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring a publicly-funded company to disclose executive compensation details to Congress and the public.

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — This bill would protect Americans from prosecution by the International Criminal Court and use sanctions to deter foreign cooperation with ICC investigations, asserting U.S. sovereignty in national security matters.