Press Releases
Young Reintroduces Bill to Block IRS Surveillance, Protect American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined his Republican colleagues on the Senate Finance and Banking Committees to reintroduce the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, which will block future progressive political attempts to make the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) snoop on the private information of American taxpayers.In 2021, the Biden Administration proposed new requirements that would have directed the IRS to collect the private transaction information of … Continue Reading
March 02, 2023
Young, Colleagues Demand Update on Efforts to Recover Fraudulent Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Martin Walsh requesting an update on the Biden Administration’s efforts to recover fraudulent benefits obtained through the temporary COVID-19 unemployment insurance (UI) programs. Since the creation of these programs in … Continue Reading
March 02, 2023
Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help End Taxpayer Funded Abortion
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined 25 of his colleagues in introducing legislation to close loopholes that allow Title X family planning funds to go to entities that perform abortions, including Planned Parenthood.Senator Young was joined by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Steve Daines … Continue Reading
March 02, 2023
Young, Bipartisan Group Lead Push for New Tax Agreement with Taiwan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) have announced a bipartisan push towards the enactment of a new tax agreement with Taiwan. Today, the Senators introduced a resolution that encourages the Administration to begin negotiating a tax agreement with Taiwan in order to further strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Taiwan. “Our relationship with Taiwan has never … Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Young Says Biden Administration’s WOTUS Overreach Hurts Hoosier Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today joined a group of Republicans who took to the Senate floor and highlighted examples of government overreach. Senator Young focused his remarks on the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a new rule in December 2022 repealing the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and changing the definition of Waters of the United … Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Maritime Academy Students
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Gary Peters (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mike Braun (R-IN) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand the age eligibility for the Maritime Administration’s Student Incentive Payment Program.The Changing Age-Determined Eligibility to Student Incentive Payments (CADETS) Act – which the Senators introduced and passed through the Senate last Congress … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023
Young Reintroduces Legislation to Promote Competition, Protect Taxpayer Dollars in Government Contracting
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with 18 of his Senate colleagues, reintroduced the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA), which would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. This legislation would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase workforce competition, lower government construction costs, and save taxpayer dollars. “The Fair and Open Competition Act is … Continue Reading
February 27, 2023
Young Completes Jobs and Security Tour, Says Hoosiers Prepared to Lead on National Security
Indianapolis, Ind. - Last week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) traveled across the state on his Jobs, Innovation, and Security Tour and met with Hoosiers to discuss how Indiana is positioned as a leader in areas important to our national security. Stops on Young's tour included NSWC Crane, New Albany, Fishers, West Lafayette, South Bend, and Fort Wayne. "I am excited about all of the innovative ways Hoosiers are contributing to our national security. Indiana is already a leader in the 21st … Continue Reading
February 16, 2023
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Ukraine Genocide Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Ben Cardin (D- Md.) joined their Senate Foreign Relations colleagues in reintroducing a resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine, which include forced deportations to Russia and the purposeful killing of Ukrainian civilians in mass atrocities, as constituting a genocide against the people of Ukraine. “I’ve met with Ukrainian mothers, wives, and soldiers who have suffered in … Continue Reading
February 16, 2023
Senate Passes Young Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), co-chairs of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, recognizing February 2023 as CTE Month. The resolution was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 72 senators. “Supporting workforce training for Hoosiers and Americans is vital to preparing for the jobs of … Continue Reading
February 16, 2023
Young, Coons Resolution Establishing National FFA Week Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to establish February 18-25, 2023 as National FFA Week. The resolution was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 58 senators. The resolution highlights the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders by providing educational and career opportunities to students, and also celebrates the … Continue Reading
February 15, 2023
Young, Finance Committee Republicans Committed to Protecting Hardworking Taxpayers from Heavy-Handed IRS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee in reintroducing a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to squeeze more revenue out of hardworking taxpayers who earn less than $400,000 per year. "Our bill would prevent the IRS from using its new funding to increase enforcement on Hoosier families and small … Continue Reading
February 15, 2023
Young Joins Fox News to Discuss Latest on Aerial Objects and China’s Spy Balloon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the U.S. response to China's spy balloon and the latest information on other objects shot down by the U.S. military over the past week. **Click here or above to watch the full interview.** During the interview, Senator Young called on President Biden to provide answers to the American people about the situation. "What the … Continue Reading
February 15, 2023
Young Commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday and Hoosier Roots
**Click here or above to watch the full floor speech.** WASHINGTON, D.C. - To commemorate the 214th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about how Lincoln's Hoosier roots forged his character. To watch the full floor speech, click here. Senator Young's full remarks, as prepared for delivery: During the Civil War, Walt Whitman took stock of Abraham Lincoln's appearance. The President had a face, the poet wrote, … Continue Reading
February 10, 2023
Young, Colleagues Introduce Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined 22 of their colleagues in introducing a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution to force the President and Congress to enact annual balanced budgets. The joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish requirements for the submission and approval of annual balanced budgets, including guidelines regarding exceeding spending caps and raising taxes. Similar resolutions were … Continue Reading
February 09, 2023
Young, Braun, Yakym Celebrate AM General Receiving Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Contract
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) celebrated the announcement that AM General - headquartered in South Bend - received a contract worth up to $8.6 billion for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) follow-on production. The vehicles will be built at the company's Mishawaka Manufacturing Campus in Indiana. "For years, AM General has been a leading contributor to Indiana's economy and to our national … Continue Reading
February 09, 2023
Young Joins CNN’s The Lead to Discuss Repealing Outdated Gulf and Iraq War Authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), tonight joined CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss their bipartisan legislation to repeal the outdated and unnecessary 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and ensure Congress fulfills its constitutional responsibility of deciding whether and when to send our servicemembers into harm's way. ** Click here or above to watch my interview on CNN.** Excerpts of … Continue Reading
February 09, 2023
Young, Kaine, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Repeal 1991 and 2002 AUMFs, Formally Ending Gulf and Iraq Wars
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), and Tom Cole (R-OK-04) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs), to formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars, and to reassert Congress' Constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our servicemembers into harm's way. The 1991 and 2002 … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Promote Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) joined Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen the United States’ policy to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Tibet and the PRC. The Promoting a Resolution to the … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Counter Economic Coercion of Allies and Partners
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) reintroduced the Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023 to provide meaningful support to partners and allies facing economic bullying and retaliation from foreign adversaries. The bill would equip the president with new tools to reduce the impact of economic coercion by strengthening trade and commerce ties with partners on an expedited basis. As some nations around the world continue to … Continue Reading
