Press Releases
Young, Van Hollen Release Joint Statement on Biden Administration’s Action on New START Extension
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration's efforts to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with Russdia. The treaty, which is set to expire on February 5, 2021, imposes limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia. In August 2019,Senators Young and Van Hollen introduced bipartisan legislation to extend New START until 2026. More … Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
Young, Cardin Introduce Combating Global Corruption Act to Make Anti-Corruption a National Security Priority
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), both members of the Senate Finance and Senate Foreign Relations committees, re-introduced today the Combatting Global Corruption Act (S. 14), bipartisan legislation that would raise the profile of efforts to fight international corruption by making it an American national security priority. "Global corruption is often at the root of conflict, humanitarian suffering, and political crises. In places like Afghanistan, … Continue Reading
January 20, 2021
PHOTOS: Young Attends Inauguration with the Adjutant General of Indiana
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today attended the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the United States Capitol. Brigadier General R. Dale Lyles, the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, joined Senator Young as his guest for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. "The peaceful transfer of power is an essential component of the Americanexperiment. Witnessing this uniquely American tradition once again reminded me of the immense … Continue Reading
January 15, 2021
Young Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "This year, Dr. Martin Luther King's life and legacy are especially poignant and inspiring. Through trial and tribulation, his words and deeds remind us of our duty to more perfectly unify, to more perfectly realize his beautiful Dream. Over the last year, Americans of all colors and creeds have struggled to reclaim control over their lives and remain part of intimate … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Young, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today joined Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 29 other Senators on a letter urging U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to prevent Planned Parenthood affiliates from receiving illegal loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as they did last year. "An equally urgent task is to ensure Planned Parenthood affiliates do not receive additional PPP loans intended for struggling small businesses and non-profits. We therefore urge you to … Continue Reading
January 11, 2021
Young Condemns Houthi Designation in Yemen
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the below statement regarding the Trump Administration's decision to designate the Houthi movement in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Senator Young has previously cautioned against this designation. "Our foreign policy approach in Yemen should be governed by two overarching questions: First, are we living up to our principles by helping to ease the suffering of the innocent in Yemen? Second, are we helping to advance our … Continue Reading
January 10, 2021
Young Op-Ed: We Are Not Enemies, We Are Americans
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young wrote an op-ed in The Times of Northwest Indiana regarding the events of this week and the healing that must take place in the United States. "No doubt, politics are important - but increasingly we see those who vote differently than us not as fellow Americans with different opinions, but instead as adversaries with the worst intentions. We must not define ourselves or our fellow citizens by how we vote. Let us step back, take a breath and keep … Continue Reading
January 07, 2021
Young Helps Secure Nearly $173 Million to Complete South Shore Line Double Track Project
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced that after years of work, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) intends to award the nearly $173 million plus in federal funding needed to complete the South Shore Line Double Track Project. In August, the FTA announced it would allocate $50.6 million to the South Shore Line Double Track Project. The FTA has now announced its intent to award the additional funding requested by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation … Continue Reading
January 06, 2021
Young Statement on Electoral College Certification
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding today's joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College results as required by the Constitution: "As Congress meets to formally receive the votes of the Electoral College, I will uphold my Constitutional duty and certify the will of the states as presented. The people voted and the Electoral College voted. Congress must fulfill its role in turn. "Like so many of my patriotic constituents … Continue Reading
December 23, 2020
VIDEO: Young Wishes Hoosiers a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a video message to wish Hoosiers a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. "From the healthcare heroes to the frontline workers. From the teachers to the scientists who developed a safe and effective vaccine in record time. The American spirit has prevailed during this difficult time. I'm proud of the strength and resiliency displayed by Hoosiers this … Continue Reading
December 22, 2020
Coronavirus Information for Hoosiers
***Click HERE for the latest information from the CDC***Coronavirus Relief Included in Year-End Government Funding Package On December 22, 2020, Senator Young voted in favor of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, a comprehensive year-end bill that includes coronavirus relief and funding for the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021. This package provides assistance to essential workers, small businesses, and unemployed Americans, and provides additional … Continue Reading
December 22, 2020
Young Votes to Pass Year-End Coronavirus Relief and Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted in favor of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, a comprehensive year-end bill that includes coronavirus relief and funding for the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021. The legislative package passed the Senate on a 92-6 vote and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. "Struggling Hoosier businesses, communities, frontline workers, and families have waited too long for this … Continue Reading
December 18, 2020
Young, Booker Joint Bipartisan Statement Regarding the Conflict in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding the recent conflict in Ethiopia: "The conflict in Ethiopia remains far from over, despite Prime Minister Abiy's claim that military operations are complete. We are deeply concerned by reports of Eritrean refugees in Tigray being killed, abducted and forcibly returned to Eritrea by Eritrean forces, as well … Continue Reading
December 17, 2020
Senator Young’s Office Helps Record Number of Hoosiers in 2020
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young and his staff set records for the number of constituents represented in cases before federal agencies this year, serving more than 2,000 Hoosiers and returning more than $4 million owed to Hoosiers by various government entities. Since assuming office in 2017, Senator Young has helped 5,131 Hoosiers recover $11,378,394 from federal agencies. This year alone, the office has resolved 2,014 cases, resulting in $4,169,730 returned to Hoosiers. The office … Continue Reading
December 16, 2020
Young’s Bill to Improve Maternal Health and Close the Digital Divide Passes Senate
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the Senate passed U.S. Senator Todd Young's (R-Ind.) Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act to improve maternal health and address Indiana's high maternal mortality rates. The bipartisan legislation that would utilize data mapping to show where high rates of poor maternal health outcomes overlap with lack of access to broadband services in order to help identify where improved access to telehealth services can be most effective. "Indiana has one of the worst maternal … Continue Reading
December 15, 2020
Young Statement on Pete Buttigieg’s Nomination to be Secretary of Transportation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the former mayor of South Bend, Pete Buttigieg's recent nomination to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. "As a former city leader here in Indiana, Pete understands how critical infrastructure is to growth and opportunity. It will be good to have a Hoosier serving in this … Continue Reading
December 15, 2020
Young, Braun Vote in Support of Kirsch for Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) voted to confirm Thomas Kirsch's nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which passed the Senate on a 51-44 vote. Kirsch will fill the seat previously held by recently confirmed Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. "Thomas Kirsch's qualifications, experience, and temperament will make him the kind of judge that every Hoosier can be proud of. Throughout this … Continue Reading
December 15, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses COVID Relief Package and Path Forward Toward Recovery
WASHINGTON - During today's Senate GOP leadership press conference, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) discussed the COVID vaccine beginning to be administered, the immediate need for Congress to pass a COVID relief package, and the path forward toward continued recovery. "Clearly a win for the American people has been this rapid development and approval of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. Something to be celebrated - it's really a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the American … Continue Reading
December 11, 2020
Young Votes to Pass Final Defense Authorization to Fund Indiana and National Priorities
WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate passed the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes provisions U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) worked to incorporate. The NDAA Conference Report provides our men and women in uniform with a three percent pay raise and secures key Indiana priorities. Senator Young, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Marine who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, worked to ensure the bill would … Continue Reading
December 10, 2020
VIDEO: Young Commends Hoosier Sharon Pierce for Distinguished Career Serving Children and Families
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) commended Hoosier Sharon Pierce for decades of service in Indiana's child and family welfare system. Pierce is retiring as president and CEO of The Villages of Indiana, a non-profit child and family services agency. "Sharon will soon be retiring after a distinguished 47-year career of serving children and families. Sharon also happens to be my aunt, … Continue Reading
