Press Releases
Senators Young, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Bias in Military Promotions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the bipartisan Combatting Bias in Military Promotions Act. Their legislation would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to eliminate certain identifying information from being presented to military officer promotion boards that may result in a biased promotion decision. "As a Marine, I understand that removing bias and prejudice from the force is critical to help strengthen the cohesiveness of units … Continue Reading
September 22, 2020
VIDEO: Young Statement on Supreme Court Vacancy
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke about the Supreme Court vacancy following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "When this Republican President was elected in 2016, and when the American people expanded the Republican majority in the Senate elections of 2018, the expectation of the American people was that should a Supreme Court vacancy arise that that vacancy should be filled. We will … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Young Statement on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "As Americans mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we remember her extraordinary life. Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer in the legal profession, rising to become the second female to serve on the nation's highest court and earning a special place in our nation's history. Her commitment to public service will continue to inspire future … Continue Reading
September 17, 2020
Young, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced their introduction of the Small Manufacturer Cybersecurity Enhancement Act. This bipartisan legislation would authorize the Department of Defense to provide financial assistance to Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers for cybersecurity services to help small manufacturers in the defense supply chain. Bipartisan companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
VIDEO: Young Outlines the Far-Left’s Dangerous Ideas and Unfulfillable Promises
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the Democrats divisive use of political power during a time of great need for America. "Radicals on the far-left have hijacked a righteous cause, and are in command of a once-proud political party that traces its heritage back to Jefferson and Madison. The violence the radicals have unleashed threatens lives, the cancel culture they have imposed curtails liberty, and their misguided means of creating … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Young, Thune, Moran Bill to Update E-Sign Clears Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which has jurisdiction over technology and consumer protection, for passing their E-SIGN Modernization Act, legislation that would streamline how consumers consent to receiving electronic documents like bank statements, account information, and contracts. The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Young Receives “A” Rating on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life Scorecard
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced he received an "A" rating on the Susan B. Anthony List's new National Pro-Life Scorecard. "Our nation is divided on so many issues today, but defending the lives of innocent children should not be one of them. I have long been a champion for life and this rating reflects that," said Senator Young. "I'm grateful to the Susan B. Anthony List for their tireless work to advance pro-life principles and advocate for those who have no … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Senators Young, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Facilitate Commerce in the Great Lakes
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, bipartisan legislation that will codify the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes and increase the icebreaking capacity of the Great Lakes fleet. Icebreaking is critical for commerce in the Great Lakes, and increasing icebreaking capacity will help the many businesses and workers that rely on the maritime industry to transport their goods to market and … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Young Introduces Bill to Improve Treatment for Dialysis Patients
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Bringing Enhanced Treatments and Therapies to ESRD Recipients (BETTER) Kidney Care Act to provide a new care option for dialysis patients to receive high-quality, integrated, and coordinated care. Roughly 37 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and more than 726,000 have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Additionally, approximately 20 percent of traditional Medicare dollars - $114 billion a year - are spent on … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
VIDEO: Young: Democrats Prioritizing Politics over Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke about Democrats prioritizing politics over much-needed coronavirus relief for Americans. Last week, for the second time in a matter of months, Democrats blocked critical relief that would provide a lifeline for communities across America. "Never have I, in my time in elected office, experienced such hypocrisy which could be so injurious to the American people's health and welfare as that seen by the National Democratic Party last … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
Young Attends White House Signing Ceremony for Israel, Middle East Peace Deal
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today joined President Donald Trump for a ceremony at the White House marking the official signing of the historic peace agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Kingdom of Bahrain. "These agreements between Israel, the UAE, and the Kingdom of Bahrain mark a historic step forward toward peace and stability in the Middle East," said Senator Young. "These diplomatic achievements will expand economic opportunity, … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
Senate Passes Resolution Designating September as ‘National Workforce Development Month’
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to encourage investment in education and training for American workers by designating September as "National Workforce Development Month." The resolution supports federal programs that promote workforce development and recognizes the crucial role they play in growing our economy. "In Indiana, … Continue Reading
September 11, 2020
USA TODAY Op-Ed by Senators Young, Bennet: Small Businesses Battered by COVID-19 Need Urgent Help
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) wrote a joint op-ed published by USA Today outlining the need for their RESTART Act. "This is a code red moment for small businesses. It's why nearly 2,000 buildings across the country - from Seattle's Space Needle to New York's Madison Square Garden - lit up in red lights earlier this month to underscore the need for urgent action. The action they're all calling for is clear. As Congress negotiates the … Continue Reading
September 11, 2020
Young Remembers Americans Lost on 19th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement on the 19th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: "Not a year goes by where we don't remember the national heartache experienced on September 11, 2001, when we lost the lives of so many brave Americans, including several Hoosiers. We must never forget those heroes," said Senator Young. "We have a duty to keep their memory alive, and to honor them through unity and service, while remaining … Continue Reading
September 10, 2020
VIDEO: Senators Young, Bennet, and Howard Schultz Make Case for RESTART Act
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined Former Chairman and CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, for a virtual event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). The event titled Saving small businesses from permanent closure was moderated by AEI Director of Economic Policy Studies, Dr. Michael Strain, and focused on the need to pass the Senators' RESTART Act. "This is personal for me because I hail from a small business family. I can … Continue Reading
September 10, 2020
Indiana to Receive $27.5 Million from DOT for Highway Improvement Projects
WASHINGTON - Indiana's Congressional Delegation today announced that Indiana will receive a total of $27.5 million in Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for highway improvement projects. In Hancock County, a $22.5 million BUILD Grant is being awarded to widen Interstate 70 from two to three lanes in each direction, replace failing pavement along approximately five miles of westbound lanes, and rehabilitate … Continue Reading
September 10, 2020
More Than 8,700 Small Business Owners Join Howard Schultz In Supporting the RESTART Act
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) announced that more than 8,700 small business owners and leaders across America have signed on to entrepreneur and philanthropist Howard Schultz's letter supporting the RESTART Act. Last month, Schultz led more than 100 current and former prominent CEOs on a letter to Congressional leadership expressing support for the type of low-interest, partially forgivable, long-term working capital loan proposed in the … Continue Reading
September 09, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses Coronavirus Recovery Package
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke about the need to pass the next coronavirus recovery package. "Kids. Jobs. Healthcare. This is what the American people want us to address right now," said Senator Young. "Serving the needs of boots on the ground Americans is the best policy and political course right now. So I would just urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to come together with … Continue Reading
September 04, 2020
Senator Young Statement on Labor Day
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement in advance of Labor Day: "During this time of uncertainty, it is especially important that we recognize the hardworking Hoosiers whose contributions make Indiana great. Thanks to these women and men, Indiana has maintained national leadership in manufacturing and agriculture, and our workforce is among the best in the nation. I will continue working to provide relief to those who are struggling during this … Continue Reading
September 04, 2020
Proposed Pilot Program Modeled After Senator Young’s DRIVE-Safe Act
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that a new pilot program modeled after his DRIVE-Safe Act is being proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). A notice was sent to the Federal Register this morning requesting public comment on the proposed pilot program, which would allow 18 to 20-year old commercial driver's license holders to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce while … Continue Reading
