Marlin Stutzman, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 3rd District | https://stutzman.house.gov/
Marlin Stutzman, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 3rd District | https://stutzman.house.gov/
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana, has recently used his social media platform to address issues related to public safety, housing policy, and redistricting practices in several states.
On September 2, 2025, Stutzman posted on X: "There are more Americans alive today because President Trump acted to make DC safer.
Cities across America need the same strong, no-nonsense approach to get crime under control. https://t.co/W6WWJq0pqL" In this post, he credited former President Donald Trump with improving public safety in Washington D.C., suggesting that similar strategies could benefit other cities facing crime challenges.
The following day, on September 3, 2025, Stutzman addressed housing issues: "We must remove the barriers that drive up costs and make it harder to build housing for Americans who need it most.
I am proud to lead the Streamlining Rural Housing Act which will streamline government housing standards now and for the future.
https://t.co/aUVHyGVaQS" Here, he announced his leadership on new legislation aimed at simplifying federal housing regulations to increase affordability and access—particularly in rural areas.
On September 4, 2025, Stutzman turned his attention to political redistricting: "States like California, Illinois, and New York have all redistricted to make the balance of power unfair in D.C., they did it in the dark of night. They took advantage of this situation.
In Illinois, out of their 17 districts, only 3 are Republican!
https://t.co/7X57BXk9DC" He criticized recent redistricting processes in several states as lacking transparency and contributing to an imbalance of political representation.
Redistricting—the process by which legislative district boundaries are drawn—has been a source of contention nationwide. In recent years, both parties have faced criticism over gerrymandering efforts intended to consolidate power within certain regions or demographics. The state-level changes referenced by Stutzman reflect ongoing debates about electoral fairness and representation in Congress.
Efforts like Stutzman's Streamlining Rural Housing Act come amid broader concerns over rising housing costs and regulatory burdens that affect development projects across rural America. These discussions follow long-standing national conversations about how best to address shortages in affordable housing stock while balancing regulatory oversight.
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