Press Releases
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
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
Senate Passes Young 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 tomorrow," said Senator Young. "Career and … 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 Tibet-China Conflict Act seeks to empower the United … 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 deploy … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Young Announces State of the Union Guest: Purdue President Dr. Mung Chiang
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that Purdue University President Dr. Mung Chiang will attend tonight's State of the Union address as his guest. On January 1, 2023, Dr. Chiang became the thirteenth President of Purdue University. He previously served as the Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Purdue and the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering. Dr. Chiang also previously served as the Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. … Continue Reading
February 06, 2023
Young, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Ensure American Students Remain Globally Competitive
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)last week reintroduced their Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that American students have access to quality international and foreign language education programs that meet the needs of our nation and help our students remain globally competitive. "Our higher education institutions must train students to be globally competitive, and that starts … Continue Reading
February 03, 2023
Senators Young, Casey, Capito Reintroduce Bill to Support Child Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) re-introduced their Early Educators Apprenticeship Act to support apprenticeships in early childhood education. Apprenticeships are an innovative way to address the challenges of costly expenses and staffing that plague the child care industry due to lack of available educators. Increasing the number of quality child care educators will also help reduce the strains of child care costs … Continue Reading
February 03, 2023
Young, Colleagues Introduce Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and 44 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while still abiding by that state's laws. "The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act will protect the constitutional rights of Hoosier gun owners by ensuring any individual who … Continue Reading
February 02, 2023
Young, Senators Formally Challenge Biden WOTUS Rule Through Congressional Review Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined all 48 of his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval. The resolution comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a new rule in December 2022 repealing the Navigable Waters … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Young Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Military Coup in Burma, Calls for Restoration of Democracy for Burmese People
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the two-year anniversary of the military coup in Burma, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reaffirmed his commitment to condemning the coup and to standing with the Burmese people and their aspirations to restore democracy in their country. Since February 1, 2021, the Burmese military has engaged in mass atrocities, including by detaining over 13,000 people for exercising basic freedoms and killing over 2,800 … Continue Reading
