Congressman Rudy Yakym

Hailey's family knew she was in danger. Her community knew she was in danger. But because there was no confirmed abduction, no AMBER Alert went out, and because she didn't have a qualifying disability, a Silver Alert didn't apply.

The system meant to protect kids like Hailey simply didn't have a box to put her in.

That's why I introduced the HAILEY Act.

250 years from now, someone will dig up a time capsule beneath the U.S. Capitol, and find an RV inside it.

Today, I joined the Indiana delegation in contributing to Congress's Semiquincentennial Time Capsule, which will be buried beneath the Capitol and opened on our nation's 500th anniversary — July 4, 2276.

It was important to me that something in that capsule represent the hardworking Hoosiers who built the backbone of Indiana's 2nd District, and this country. Their grit, determination, and spirit belong in American history, and now they do.