Press Releases
WATCH: Young Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business after the recent passage of the CARES Act, which is providing emergency relief to help families, workers, and small businesses affected by the coronavirus. Senator Young discussed his proposal featured in a recent Washington Examiner op-ed to invest in America's industries of the future as part of the coronavirus economic recovery initiative. As Americans navigate the global health pandemic, the … Continue Reading
March 31, 2020
Young Op-Ed: Coronavirus Crisis Underscores Need for Innovation Strategy
WASHINGTON - Today, in an op-ed published by the Washington Examiner, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) outlines the Chinese Communist Party's troubling behavior surrounding coronavirus and the need to respond by investing in America's future.China intends to use this moment of economic slowdown in the United States to pull ahead of us, especially in some key technology areas. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and chairman of the subcommittee that oversees foreign economic … Continue Reading
March 30, 2020
Young Joins Call for Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors from Coronavirus Scams
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a group of senators urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect seniors from coronavirus-related scams. The bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to FTC Chairman Joseph Simons calling on the FTC to better inform seniors about coronavirus scams and assist victims in understanding their recourse options to ensure that seniors are protected from those attempting to financially exploit them during the pandemic. "At this time of … Continue Reading
March 26, 2020
Young, Murphy Call On Houthi Authorities To Stop Obstructing Humanitarian Aid
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), both members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday called for Houthi authorities in Yemen to stop restricting humanitarian assistance from reaching Yemeni citizens ahead of a Friday deadline. The Senators also called for an immediate halt to violence in the region and a return to negotiations involving all parties to the conflict to bring an end to the now five year long war. "The … Continue Reading
March 25, 2020
Young Supports Coronavirus Emergency Relief Package
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today voted in favor of the Senate's phase 3 coronavirus emergency relief package, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)."This emergency relief package is designed to help Hoosier families, workers, job creators, healthcare heroes on the front lines, patients, and everyone who has suffered through no fault of their own. Now that an agreement has been reached, we must immediately get this critical relief into … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020
Young Bill to Help Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity During Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today joined a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the Keeping Critical Connections Act, which would help small broadband providers ensure rural broadband connectivity for students and their families during the coronavirus pandemic. "Students and teachers across Indiana are struggling to complete e-learning days with broadband connections that are unreliable at best," said Senator Young. "I've joined this bipartisan bill to improve remote … Continue Reading
March 20, 2020
Young Working to Provide Relief for Indiana Small Businesses
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today announced he is working with Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and members of the committee to secure the Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act in the Senate's phase 3 economic relief package. The Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act is a $300 billion small business emergency economic relief plan that will help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic make … Continue Reading
March 20, 2020
Young, Kaine Urge Congressional Leaders To Strengthen Support For Child Care In Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) wrote a letter calling for investments in child care to be included in the forthcoming coronavirus (COVID-19) economic relief package. In the letter, Young and Kaine urged Senate leadership to increase funding, flexibility, and eligibility for the Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) to support child care providers and help ensure health care workers and other parents have access to child care during the … Continue Reading
March 19, 2020
Young Joins Effort To Help Protect America’s Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by more than 100 members of the House and Senate urging the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America's agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue producing our domestic food supply as our nation combats the COVID-19 epidemic.The members called on the administration to remove a number of specific hurdles in order to ensure the … Continue Reading
March 18, 2020
Young Votes for Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today voted to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will provide emergency relief to help families, workers, and businesses affected by the coronavirus, including providing free testing, food aid, and unemployment assistance. Senator Young issued the following statement regarding his vote: "American families, workers, and businesses need assistance now, and the package we voted on today is an important first step in … Continue Reading
March 16, 2020
Young Statement on First Coronavirus Death in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the first reported coronavirus fatality in Indiana: "Today, the first fatality was reported in Indiana as a result of the coronavirus. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this difficult time. It is important that all Hoosiers continue to remain vigilant and listen to the experts. We all have an important role to play in protecting our fellow … Continue Reading
March 13, 2020
Young Statement on Coronavirus National Emergency Declaration
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the President's national emergency declaration to free up more federal aid for state and local governments to respond to the coronavirus outbreak: "The President's national emergency declaration is welcome news to help to contain the spread of coronavirus. This will free up additional funding and resources to help states like Indiana immediately respond to this public health emergency. I … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Young, Daines, Peters, Schatz, Hirono, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Unemployment Assistance To People Unable To Work Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Coronavirus Worker Relief Act. The new bipartisan, bicameral legislation will provide disaster unemployment assistance to people who are unable to work due to the current coronavirus outbreak. Assistance will be available to individuals, including self-employed individuals and independent contractors, … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Young, Rubio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introducing Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) were joined by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Dick Durbin (D- Ill.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. This bipartisan and bicameral bill will ensure that goods made in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) imported into the United States are not made … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Senators Young, Casey, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Child Care Workforce
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today introduced the Early Educators Apprenticeship Act to support apprenticeships in early childhood education. While child care costs strain working families, child care workers are often faced with low wages and long hours due to a lack of available educators, especially in rural areas. Apprenticeships are an innovative way to address these challenges. For working families across the … Continue Reading
March 11, 2020
Young Addresses Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Syria
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today participated in two events regarding the ongoing conflict in Syria. Senator Young participated in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the war in Syria, with witness testimony from Caesar, a Syrian military defector for whom the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act was named. Senator Young also spoke during an event hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum regarding the Syrian crisis that has killed more than 500,000 … Continue Reading
March 10, 2020
VIDEO: Young Gives Coronavirus Update
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today spoke about the coronavirus and steps being taken to protect Hoosiers, prevent the spread of the disease, and minimize the economic impact. "We're preparing for the absolute worst so the absolute worst doesn't happen. That is a good way to think about the process we are going through right now. We are certainly trying to contain and prevent the spread of coronavirus to the extent we can. We're learning more everyday about this virus. We … Continue Reading
March 06, 2020
Young Statement on Coronavirus Case in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement regarding the confirmed coronavirus case in Indiana: "As of this morning, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has confirmed the first Hoosier case of coronavirus. Under the leadership of Governor Holcomb, the state, in coordination with our medical community, was prepared and ready to respond. To further help our state and local governments in the days to come, I voted to pass $7.7 billion in … Continue Reading
March 06, 2020
Young Delivers Inaugural Richard G. Lugar Lecture at Indiana University
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today delivered the Inaugural Richard G. Lugar Lecture at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies in Bloomington. Senator Young addressed America's role in the world and confronting the challenges of the 21st Century. "I commend President Trump and my colleagues in Congress for enacting new tax and regulatory policies, increasing investment in the skills required to fuel our 21st century workforce, … Continue Reading
March 05, 2020
Young, Van Hollen, Leahy Urge Pompeo to Immediately Sanction Turkey Over the Wrongful Detention of Locally Employed Staff of U.S. Diplomatic Missions
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) wrote to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the State Department to sanction Turkey over the wrongful detention of locally employed staff at U.S. diplomatic missions in Turkey, as required by law. The letter points to their recently passed appropriations language mandating visa bans on foreign officials involved in the wrongful detentions of these staff. The Senators write, … Continue Reading
