Press Releases
VIDEO: Young Presses Biden-Harris Administration Officials on Taiwan Assistance
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) questioned Biden-Harris Administration officials regarding their plans to enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities. In the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Young called on the Administration to take concrete steps to ensure Taiwan is prepared in the event that China decides to follow Russia's lead. "I have seen reports in the press that Putin's invasion of Ukraine has prompted a further delay and internal assessment of the … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
VIDEO: Young on Surging Inflation Reaching Record High
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke at a press conference after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation soared to 7.9% in February, another forty-year high. "We've seen the price of household goods and essentials outpace the increase in wages consistently, across income groups and across geographies. In short, people are hurting. "Talk to business owners, they are hurting. Talk to the manufacturing workers in Indiana, they are hurting. The ag sector is … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
VIDEO: Young on Surging Inflation Reaching Record High
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke at a press conference after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation soared to 7.9% in February, another forty-year high. "We've seen the price of household goods and essentials outpace the increase in wages consistently, across income groups and across geographies. In short, people are hurting. "Talk to business owners, they are hurting. Talk to the manufacturing workers in Indiana, they are hurting. The ag sector is … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Young Statement on Russian Oil Ban Announcement
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's announcement that the United States is banning imports of Russian oil and other energy products. "Today's announcement is a needed step, but we must do more to help American consumers and strike a blow against Russia's war machine. "Before turning to brutal regimes like Iran or Venezuela to replace Russian oil, we should … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Young Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling for U.S. to Prioritize Democracy, Human Rights at ASEAN Summit
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today joined six of their Senate colleagues in writing a letter to President Joe Biden calling for democracy, good governance, and human rights to be top priorities for the upcoming U.S.-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Leaders Summit. In light of recent trends toward democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia, the senators emphasized their concerns that, if left unaddressed, … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Young Leads Letter Opposing Biden Administration’s Anti-Competitive PLA Mandates
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) led a group of 42 Senate Republicans in sending a letter to President Joe Biden opposing the administration's Executive Order that requires project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally-assisted construction contracts. "Currently, 87.4% of the U.S. construction workforce does not belong to a union. Mandating PLAs will prevent qualified contractors from fairly competing for contracts on taxpayer-funded projects. These mandates will also … Continue Reading
March 05, 2022
Senators Young, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Push to Expand R&D Tax Credit for Startups and Preserve Full R&D Deductions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in urging Senate leadership to expand the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit and ensure that businesses can fully deduct their R&D investments each year in any upcoming legislative package. Senators Young and Hassan previously introduced a bill, the American Innovation and Jobs Act, which would expand the … Continue Reading
March 04, 2022
Young, Senators Push For Expanded Domestic Energy Production In Letter To President Biden
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and a group of Republican senators yesterday sent a letter to President Biden calling on the Administration to reclaim American energy independence by approving the Keystone XL Pipeline and opening up federal lands to energy producers to increase domestic energy production in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. "The world is in peril and we would like to work in a bipartisan manner to meet the challenges of our … Continue Reading
March 03, 2022
Young, Colleagues Press White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending
WASHINGTON - After President Biden reiterated in his State of the Union address plans to ask Congress for additional COVID-19 funding, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), and a group of 34 senators sent a letter to the President requesting an accounting of how the federal government has allocated trillions in taxpayer funds to combat the pandemic. Specific answers to these questions are vital before Congress considers additional COVID-19 funding requests from the White … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
VIDEO: Young Reacts to the State of the Union
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following video regarding tonight's State of the Union address: "Tonight it was really encouraging to see Republicans and Democrats join together and send a clear message that the United States is united against Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine. We must let the world know that this type of behavior will never be tolerated. "At home, we have 40-year high inflation, a crisis at our border, high energy prices, and families … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Young, Thune, Blackburn, Moran Introduce Legislation to Modernize Consumers’ Ability to Receive and Access Personal Electronic Documents
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which has jurisdiction over technology and consumer protection, today introduced the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Modernization Act. This legislationwould streamline how consumers consent to receiving electronic documents such as bank statements, account … Continue Reading
February 28, 2022
VIDEO: Young Opposes “Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act”
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted against a procedural motion to consider the "Women's Health Protection Act," better known as the "Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act." The legislation, which failed to move forward by a vote of 46-48, would expand abortion on demand by preventing enforcement of states' existing pro-life laws and blocking the passage of new ones at the federal, state, and local levels.Prior to the vote, Senator Young spoke at a press conference about … Continue Reading
February 25, 2022
Young, Senators Introduce Broadband Buildout Accountability Act to Increase Transparency in Public Investment in Broadband Deployment
WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Rick Scott (R-Fl.) introduced the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act to increase transparency for a $42 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) broadband buildout grant awarded to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which is currently exempted from transparency requirements under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Broadband Buildout Accountability Act would remove the … Continue Reading
February 25, 2022
Young, Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Call for FDA to Immediately Restore Oversight of Chemical Abortion Pills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio), along with 124 bicameral colleagues, in sending a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that it immediately restore more stringent oversight of chemical abortion bills, including the in-person dispensing requirement the FDA suspended in December. The full text of the letter is below. Dear Commissioner Califf: We write to express our … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Young Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
INDIANAPOLIS - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine:"Vladimir Putin is attacking the democratic, rules-based order that has benefitted countless Americans and millions around the globe since World War II. The United States must stand with the Ukrainian people by immediately providing additional assistance, including military equipment and lethal aid. "American strength and … Continue Reading
February 23, 2022
Young, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Test Portable Benefit Models
WASHINGTON - Last week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced legislation to test innovative portable benefit designs for the growing independent workforce. The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act seeks to provide these workers with access to benefits typically provided through traditional full-time employment. This legislation would establish a $20 million grant fund within the U.S. Department of Labor to incentivize states, localities, … Continue Reading
February 18, 2022
Young, Senators Introduce Russia Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined a majority of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Never Yielding Europe's Territory (NYET) Act, legislation that would provide the critical support Ukraine needs to defend itself and deter Russian aggression today, while imposing real costs on the Kremlin for its ongoing and potential future aggression against Ukraine. "A land war in Europe would be devastating and we must deter Putin from … Continue Reading
February 18, 2022
Young, Casey Introduce Bill to Help Older Americans and People with Disabilities Sign Up for Medicare
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act to simplify Medicare enrollment for seniors and people with disabilities. The bill would require the federal government to provide advance notice to people approaching Medicare eligibility about basic Medicare enrollment rules, filling a longstanding gap in education for older adults and people with disabilities. … Continue Reading
February 18, 2022
Young, Coons Resolution Establishing National FFA Week Passes Senate
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced a bipartisan resolution to establish February 19-26, 2022 as National FFA Week. The resolution passed the Senate with unanimous support and works to recognize the important role of the FFA in communities across America. In addition to designating National FFA Week, the resolution highlights how pivotal the National FFA Organization is in developing young leaders and providing educational and career … Continue Reading
February 17, 2022
VIDEO: Young Presses Taxpayer Advocate on Major Backlogs and Delays at the IRS
*Click here or the image above to watch* WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) questioned the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) National Taxpayer Advocate during today's Senate Finance Committee hearing on the IRS's ongoing customer service challenges. "The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken every aspect of our economy, and the IRS was not immune to the disruptions caused by widespread telework, worker shortages, and increased responsibilities as our country fought to maintain … Continue Reading
