Press Releases
Senators Ask White House for Details on Afghanistan Evacuation Strategies
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and nine Republican colleagues wrote President Biden Thursday seeking answers on how the Administration plans to evacuate the Americans and Afghan allies still on the ground in Afghanistan. In the letter to the President, Secretary of State Blinken, Defense Secretary Austin, and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, the senators asked detailed questions, many prompted by constituents in their home states seeking help in bringing loved ones … Continue Reading
September 03, 2021
Senator Young Statement on Labor Day
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement in advance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6. "Hoosier workers are Hoosier heroes. In the face of great challenges over the last year-and-a-half, they continue to create, adapt, and lift our economy. Because of the ingenuity and sweat of Indiana's working men and women, whether it be in the factory or on the farm, we lead the nation in manufacturing and agriculture. Today, we offer them thanks for both … Continue Reading
August 26, 2021
Young Statement on Deadly Attacks in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the deadly attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, that claimed the lives of at least 12 U.S. service members: "My heart goes out to those Marines and service members who made the ultimate sacrifice today and to their families who joined the ranks of other Gold Star family members. Every American patriot grieves as we witness this tragically avoidable crisis unfolding in real time. "These brave … Continue Reading
August 26, 2021
Young Joins Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), along with 40 bipartisan colleagues, in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to distribute the funds remaining in the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and other health care relief programs. Over the course of the pandemic, Congress has appropriated $178 billion for the PRF as well as an additional $8.5 billion for rural providers, however, … Continue Reading
August 24, 2021
Young, Crapo, Scott ask GAO to Clarify Authorities and Term of Acting SSA Commissioner
WASHNGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Finance Committee Member and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy, Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Finance Committee Member and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, wrote a letter to request clarification from U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro on the authorities and the term of an Acting Commissioner of the Social … Continue Reading
August 17, 2021
Senators Young and Braun Urge President Biden to Reverse Call on OPEC to Increase Oil Production
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) joined Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) on a letter to President Biden urging the reversal of his decision to call upon the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies to increase oil production in response to rising gas prices. Senators Young and Braun, with 22 of their colleagues, made it clear that the most effective way to reduce the cost of gasoline is to unleash clean, affordable and reliable … Continue Reading
August 15, 2021
Senator Young Statement on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the situation in Afghanistan: "For 20 years, brave Hoosiers and other Americans have made significant sacrifices in an effort to transform the country of Afghanistan. We owe those who have served and sacrificed a deep debt of gratitude. "It is tragic how quickly those hard fought gains have been lost to the Taliban. "The days ahead demand strategic clarity as we seek to realign our … Continue Reading
August 12, 2021
Senate Passes Resolution Designating September as National Workforce Development Month
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced that the Senate passed a resolution he introduced designating September as National Workforce Development Month. This resolution highlights the importance of equipping Americans with the education, training, and skills necessary to advance their careers and rebuild our economy. Senator Young was joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) inintroducing the resolution. … Continue Reading
August 11, 2021
Young Votes Against Democrats’ Reckless $4.2 Trillion Spending Spree
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today voted against the Democrats' reckless tax-and-spend spree that would saddle the American people with $4.2 trillion. The Democrats' budget resolution was initially projected to spend a staggering $3.5 trillion, but the final version included nearly $700 billion in additional spending and increased interest on the debt. "From the first moment this reckless budget was unveiled, I was against it. There's a difference between smart, targeted … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Young Introduces Not One Penny in Taxes Raised Amendment
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today introduced an amendment to the Democrats' $3.5 trillion tax-and-spend budget proposal that would require Congress to uphold the Biden-Harris Administration's repeated promise to not raise a single penny in taxes on anyone making less than $400,000 per year. President Biden and Vice President Harris have together pledged over 60 times that they would not raise taxes, "not one penny," on anyone making less than $400,000 per year. Today, … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senate Includes Young-Hassan Provision in Budget Bill to Spur U.S. Innovation through Maintaining Full Deductibility of R&D Costs
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) successfully secured a bipartisan provision in the Senate budget package to promote U.S competitiveness and support American innovation. The amendment is supported by National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the largest manufacturing association in the United States. "Now, more than ever, we must find bipartisan solutions to stimulate our economy, get Americans back to work, and ensure we maintain our … Continue Reading
August 09, 2021
Young Joins Colleagues In Reintroducing Legislation To Protect Veterans From Predatory Practices
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Roy Blunt (R-MO) reintroduced the Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021, a bill to protect our nation's disabled veterans from unethical and unfair practices when applying for Veterans Administration (VA) disability claims. Specifically, it would protect disabled veterans from unethical fees charged by third party organizations in preparing and executing veterans' disability claims. The bill would … Continue Reading
August 09, 2021
Young Joins Colleagues In Reintroducing Legislation To Protect Veterans From Predatory Practices
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Roy Blunt (R-MO) reintroduced the Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021, a bill to protect our nation's disabled veterans from unethical and unfair practices when applying for Veterans Administration (VA) disability claims. Specifically, it would protect disabled veterans from unethical fees charged by third party organizations in preparing and executing veterans' disability claims. The bill would … Continue Reading
August 08, 2021
Young to Oppose Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding his intent to vote against the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: "For the last several months, I've been working diligently with my colleagues toward a bipartisan infrastructure bill to provide crucial funding for our crumbling roads and bridges and to make targeted investments that yield positive long-term results in areas like broadband, ports, and airports. "As I've said … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Young Applauds Newly Launched Center for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today applauded the Purdue Research Foundation's newly launched Center for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue (CTDP) led by Chairman Keith Krach, former U.S. Under Secretary of State. CTDP is a think tank focused on using technology to advance freedom, democracy, and human rights, as well as U.S. diplomacy and national security."Diplomacy and technology are more closely linked than ever before, which is why I introduced the Endless Frontier Act to … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Young, Booker Reintroduce Suite of Bipartisan Bills to Help Americans Save for Retirement
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) together reintroduced several bills to help boost retirement security for individuals and families. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 40 million people do not have access to any workplace retirement plan. Additionally, nearly half of all U.S. families headed by prime-age workers (aged 32-61) do not have a retirement plan. Young reintroduced S. 2603, the Commission on Retirement Security Act, which … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
VIDEO: Young, Kaine Applaud Committee Passage of Their Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 AUMFs
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), applauded committee passage of their bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq. "For decades, Congress has been content to cede our Constitutionally mandated role of approving wars to the Executive Branch. Despite the war in Iraq being over for years, and the Government of Iraq now being … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
VIDEO: Young, Kaine Applaud Committee Passage of Their Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 AUMFs
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), applauded committee passage of their bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq. "For decades, Congress has been content to cede our Constitutionally mandated role of approving wars to the Executive Branch. Despite the war in Iraq being over for years, and the Government of Iraq now being … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
VIDEO: Young Leads Calls to Repeal Outdated AUMF in Senate Foreign Relations Committee
*Click here or the image above to watch* WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), today participated in a committee hearing on his bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Iraq Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). The witnesses included Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman; Mr. Richard Visek, Acting Legal Adviser for the U.S. Department of State; and Ms. Caroline Krass, the General Counsel for the … Continue Reading
August 02, 2021
Young, Colleagues File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Pro-Life Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined over 200 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief supporting the State of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Mississippi's law protecting life. In the amicus brief, the lawmakers ask that "the Court uphold Mississippi's law as effectuating important state interests, or, alternatively, return this case to the lower courts for consideration." The State of … Continue Reading
