Stutzman, Marlin A.

Marlin Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer from Howe, Indiana, currently serving his fourth term representing Indiana's 3rd congressional district. He was first elected in a 2010 special election and previously served from 2010 to 2017 before returning to Congress in 2025. Before his current service, Stutzman built a successful career as an entrepreneur in manufacturing, agriculture, and food service, including ownership stakes in trucking operations, a farm-to-fork dinner theater, and meat processing facilities.

Stutzman's early political career began at age 25 when he was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2002, serving as the legislature's youngest member. He later served in the Indiana State Senate from 2009 to 2010. In Congress, he sits on the House Committee on Financial Services, the House Committee on the Budget, and serves on the Capital Markets and Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence subcommittees. His legislative focus reflects his business background and conservative principles, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and limited government.

During his previous congressional service, Stutzman authored the Conservative Congressional Budget and was the original sponsor of Right to Try legislation, which was later signed into law. His current legislative agenda includes bills addressing deposit insurance reform and other financial services matters. Stutzman has consistently advocated for policies supporting small businesses, veterans, agriculture, and fiscal conservatism throughout his political career.