Ft Wayne Times

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district, recently shared updates on his official X (formerly Twitter) account regarding his engagements with defense industry leaders, government funding debates, and meetings with Indiana business leaders in Washington, D.C.

On October 16, 2025, Stutzman highlighted the impact of L3Harris Technologies in his district, stating, "The work of @L3HarrisTech brings jobs to northeast Indiana and keeps our country safe and secure. I enjoyed meeting with Golden Dome Strategy and Integration President Rob Mitrevski to get an update on Golden Dome progress and general operations at the Ft. Wayne facility." L3Harris Technologies is a major defense contractor with a significant presence in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Later that day, Stutzman addressed the ongoing federal government funding impasse by urging Senate leadership to take action. He posted, "This shouldn’t be this difficult. Open the government @SenSchumer." This comment comes amid a broader debate in Congress over appropriations and government shutdowns.

On October 17, 2025, Stutzman welcomed members of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to Washington, D.C., writing, "I was happy to welcome the @IndianaChamber to DC and address to their questions about the advancement of Hoosier economic development, education, infrastructure and more! Thanks to @ChrisStirewalt for hosting and @SenatorBanks, @ToddYoungIN, and @RepShreve for also being key." The Indiana Chamber of Commerce regularly engages with lawmakers to discuss policy priorities affecting business and economic growth in the state.

Stutzman's recent posts reflect ongoing concerns in Congress about defense industry partnerships, government funding challenges, and economic development efforts in Indiana.