March 30, 2023
– The United States Senate unanimously confirmed Judge Matthew Brookman to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana last night.
Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced his support for Judge Brookman earlier this year and introduced him at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in January.
“Judge Brookman has the right experience and judgment for this critical position,”said Senator Young. “Since his nomination was first ann… Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
— U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with a bipartisan majority of senators in voting for a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval that overturns President Biden’s overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
The legislation passed the Senate 53-43 after passing the House of Representatives earlier this month. It now goes to the President’s desk.
“The EPA’s decision to rewrite the WOTUS rule will create red tap… Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
**Click here or above to watch Senator Young’s floor speech.**
WASHINGTON – This morning, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor and urged passage of his bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs), formally ending the Gulf and Iraq wars. The final vote will occur today.
To watch Senator Young’s full remarks, click here.Senator Young’s full remarks, as prepared for del… Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
— Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars. The legislation passed the Senate 66 to 30.
Today’s vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs comes after the 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom and marks the first time in over five… Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
– U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to affordable child care for families with parents working nontraditional hours. The After Hours Child Care Act would support expanding existing child care programs, or establishing new facilities in some cases, so parents can remain in the workforce and provide for their families while working outside of the traditional work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Across … Continue Reading
