Indiana Second District Congressman Joe Donnelly announced his bid for re-election Monday in South Bend.

The congressman spoke at Deluxe Sheet Metal in South Bend.

Donnelly spoke of issues currently affecting Americans -- especially here in Indiana -- like the housing crisis, gas prices, and the job market.

Donnelly also addressed war veterans as he spoke about his recent trips to Iraq to visit Indiana soldiers

“We have other veterans here from Iraq and Afghanistan to World War II. Those men and women are the ones who gave us our freedom and our protection, and it's our obligation to stand up for them,” said Donnelly.

In November, Donnelly will be running against Republican candidate Luke Puckett for the Second District seat.