Press Releases
Young: Great American Outdoors Act Supports RV Industry, Indiana Parks, Hoosier Jobs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today voted for passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 73-25. "The outdoor recreation industry generates $15.7 billion in spending by consumers in Indiana and supports 143,000 jobs, especially in Elkhart County - the RV Capital of the World. The Great American Outdoors Act will enable long-delayed park maintenance to move forward, which will help create jobs, support our RV manufacturers, … Continue Reading
June 17, 2020
Young and Warner Celebrate Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima
WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle for Iwo Jima during World War II. The resolution recognizes the gallantry and heroism demonstrated 75 years ago during the victory that was led by the United States Marine Corps over Imperial Japan on the island of Iwo Jima. "As I've said many times before, Iwo Jima is hallowed ground for me, my fellow Marines, and all those who … Continue Reading
June 17, 2020
Young Cosponsors JUSTICE Act to Address Police Reform and Repair Trust
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced he will be an original cosponsor of Senator Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) legislation to address police reform, accountability, and transparency. The Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act provides long-term solutions to repair the broken trust between communities of color and law enforcement, and also promotes efforts to identify solutions to systemic issues affecting people of color such as education … Continue Reading
June 16, 2020
Young: Pass Endless Frontier Act to Invest in America and Keep Pace with China
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on his Endless Frontier Act to solidify American leadership in science and technology innovation, invest in all American workers, and combat China through increased investments in emerging technologies. Senator Young is working to ensure the bipartisan legislation is included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act. Last week, Senator Young spoke about the Endless Frontier Act during a speech on the Senate Floor. "China … Continue Reading
June 15, 2020
Young, Sinema, Cruz Introduce Bill to Incentivize More Efficient Airport Construction
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act to incentivize more efficient completion of airport construction projects - saving taxpayer dollars and ensuring the safe and swift completion of economy boosting infrastructure projects. The Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides funding to help strengthen our nation's aviation … Continue Reading
June 11, 2020
Young: Endless Frontier Act Will Propel Innovation and Position America to Lead
Click here or the image above to view Senator Young's speech on the Endless Frontier Act. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate Floor regarding the Endless Frontier Act, bipartisan legislation led by Senators Young and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to solidify the United States' leadership in scientific and technological innovation and combat China through increased investments in emerging technologies. The legislation also transforms the National Science … Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Young Touts Historic Paycheck Protection Program and Recent Jobs Report
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the historic Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) helping millions of American businesses reopen and remain solvent as shown by the most recent jobs report. Senator Young discussed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act that extends the forgiveness period for PPP loans from eight weeks to 24 weeks to provide recipients with more time to spend the PPP funds and give much needed relief to Hoosier businesses. Senator Young … Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Senators Call for U.S. to Welcome Hong Kongers Fleeing Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today encouraging the United States to work with the United Kingdom and Australia to welcome Hong Kongers seeking refuge outside of Beijing's authoritarian rule after recent actions effectively ended Hong Kong's autonomy from China. "We stand in … Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Young Says Relief is on the Way After Component of RESTART Act Passes
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) told small businesses "relief is on the way" after a fix to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) passed unanimously Wednesday. Senator Young proposed a similar measure in his RESTART Act last month. H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, extends the forgiveness period for PPP loans from 8 weeks to 24 weeks to provide recipients with more time to spend the PPP funds. Senator Young proposed a similar extension in the RESTART … Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Young, Risch, Menendez Joins SFRC Members in Recognizing Tiananmen Square Anniversary
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today in a bipartisan group of Senate Foreign Relations Committee members in recognizing the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Senators Young, Risch, and Menendez were joined by Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), … Continue Reading
June 03, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses RESTART Act and Reopening Indiana’s Economy
Click here or the image above to view Senator Young's remarks. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today spoke on the Senate Floor about reopening Indiana's economy in the wake of coronavirus and his efforts to help the hardest-hit Hoosier businesses through his RESTART Act. Senator Young spoke about his week-long RESTART Tour in Indiana last week. "Over the last several weeks, I've spoken to more than 22,000 Hoosiers via Zoom, conference calls, and more. I'm truly inspired by the … Continue Reading
June 02, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses Ongoing Protests and Public Health Crisis
Click here or the image above to view Senator Young's remarks. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today spoke about the protests occurring across the country sparked by the murder of George Floyd and also addressed our nation's enduring public health crisis. "We had a senseless murder of a fellow American George Floyd in recent days and it's led to - understandably - anger and grief among so many Americans. Great pain. I think we all feel it, I know my neighbors feel it … Continue Reading
June 01, 2020
Young: Americans Must Come Together, Reject Violence
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young today issued the following statement regarding the murder of George Floyd and this weekend's protests: "The senseless murder of George Floyd has rightfully invoked anger and grief throughout our nation. Our country is hurting right now as we mourn this tragedy, and those responsible must be held accountable. We all want justice and peace, and I commend the tens of thousands of peaceful protestors who exercised their First Amendment rights this weekend. We … Continue Reading
May 29, 2020
PHOTOS: Young Recaps Week-Long RESTART Tour
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today concluded his week-long RESTART Tour after meeting with job-creators in eight Indiana cities. Senator Young visited small businesses across the state to discuss the RESTART Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Young and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) to improve the Paycheck Protection Program and provide additional assistance to the businesses hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. "From Catablu Restaurant in Fort Wayne to … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Young, Schumer Unveil Endless Frontier Act to Bolster U.S. Tech Leadership and Combat China
Senators Young and Schumer, and Representatives Gallagher and Khanna Push Endless Frontier Act to Increase Investments in Discovery, Creation, and Commercialization of Critical Tech to Preserve America's Global Leadership into the Middle of the 21st Century Bipartisan, Bicameral Endless Frontier Act Proposes Expansion of National Science Foundation, $100 Billion For Strategically Advancing Science and Tech R&D, and $10 Billion For Establishment of Regional Technology Hubs Across the … Continue Reading
May 26, 2020
Young Joins Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joins 33 of his Senate colleagues and 94 Members of the House of Representatives in requesting that Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), conduct a full investigation into how 37 Planned Parenthood affiliates applied for and improperly received a total of $80 million in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). "It has come to our attention that affiliates of Planned Parenthood improperly applied for, … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Young Releases Memorial Day Video
Click here or the image above to watch the full video. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a video honoring America's fallen military heroes in advance of Memorial Day. "This Memorial Day, I ask that all Hoosiers join me in remembering and honoring the brave souls who laid down their lives protecting our country," said Senator Young in the video. "We can never repay our debt to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but we can keep their memory alive. Thank … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Young, Braun Introduce Bill to Designate Opha May Johnson Post Office in Kokomo
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced legislation to rename the post office in Kokomo, Indiana after Opha May Johnson, the first American woman to join the Marines who was born in Kokomo. Opha began her service on August 13, 1918 during World War I and continued serving until her retirement in 1943. "As a fellow Marine, I'm proud to recognize Opha May Johnson, a great American and Hoosier. Her service during a critical … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Young, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Promote Development And Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Drive Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced legislation that would promote an enabling environment for the continued development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The forward-looking bill, known as the Fundamentally Understanding the Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020 - or FUTURE of AI Act - establishes a federal advisory committee to examine and wrestle with the … Continue Reading
May 21, 2020
Young, Bennet Introduce RESTART Act to Support Hardest-Hit Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced the Reviving the Economy Sustainably Towards a Recovery in Twenty-twenty (RESTART) Act to support the small- and mid-sized businesses most affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Answering the calls of the hardest-hit restaurants, gyms, hotels, retailers, and other businesses, the RESTART Act would give business owners who took out Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans the … Continue Reading
