Press Releases
Young Says Relief is on the Way After Component of RESTART Act Passes
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) told small businesses "relief is on the way" after a fix to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) passed unanimously Wednesday. Senator Young proposed a similar measure in his RESTART Act last month. H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, extends the forgiveness period for PPP loans from 8 weeks to 24 weeks to provide recipients with more time to spend the PPP funds. Senator Young proposed a similar extension in the RESTART … Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Young, Risch, Menendez Joins SFRC Members in Recognizing Tiananmen Square Anniversary
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today in a bipartisan group of Senate Foreign Relations Committee members in recognizing the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Senators Young, Risch, and Menendez were joined by Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), … Continue Reading
June 03, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses RESTART Act and Reopening Indiana’s Economy
Click here or the image above to view Senator Young's remarks. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today spoke on the Senate Floor about reopening Indiana's economy in the wake of coronavirus and his efforts to help the hardest-hit Hoosier businesses through his RESTART Act. Senator Young spoke about his week-long RESTART Tour in Indiana last week. "Over the last several weeks, I've spoken to more than 22,000 Hoosiers via Zoom, conference calls, and more. I'm truly inspired by the … Continue Reading
June 02, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses Ongoing Protests and Public Health Crisis
Click here or the image above to view Senator Young's remarks. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today spoke about the protests occurring across the country sparked by the murder of George Floyd and also addressed our nation's enduring public health crisis. "We had a senseless murder of a fellow American George Floyd in recent days and it's led to - understandably - anger and grief among so many Americans. Great pain. I think we all feel it, I know my neighbors feel it … Continue Reading
June 01, 2020
Young: Americans Must Come Together, Reject Violence
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young today issued the following statement regarding the murder of George Floyd and this weekend's protests: "The senseless murder of George Floyd has rightfully invoked anger and grief throughout our nation. Our country is hurting right now as we mourn this tragedy, and those responsible must be held accountable. We all want justice and peace, and I commend the tens of thousands of peaceful protestors who exercised their First Amendment rights this weekend. We … Continue Reading
May 29, 2020
PHOTOS: Young Recaps Week-Long RESTART Tour
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today concluded his week-long RESTART Tour after meeting with job-creators in eight Indiana cities. Senator Young visited small businesses across the state to discuss the RESTART Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Young and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) to improve the Paycheck Protection Program and provide additional assistance to the businesses hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. "From Catablu Restaurant in Fort Wayne to … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Young, Schumer Unveil Endless Frontier Act to Bolster U.S. Tech Leadership and Combat China
Senators Young and Schumer, and Representatives Gallagher and Khanna Push Endless Frontier Act to Increase Investments in Discovery, Creation, and Commercialization of Critical Tech to Preserve America's Global Leadership into the Middle of the 21st Century Bipartisan, Bicameral Endless Frontier Act Proposes Expansion of National Science Foundation, $100 Billion For Strategically Advancing Science and Tech R&D, and $10 Billion For Establishment of Regional Technology Hubs Across the … Continue Reading
May 26, 2020
Young Joins Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joins 33 of his Senate colleagues and 94 Members of the House of Representatives in requesting that Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), conduct a full investigation into how 37 Planned Parenthood affiliates applied for and improperly received a total of $80 million in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). "It has come to our attention that affiliates of Planned Parenthood improperly applied for, … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Young Releases Memorial Day Video
Click here or the image above to watch the full video. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a video honoring America's fallen military heroes in advance of Memorial Day. "This Memorial Day, I ask that all Hoosiers join me in remembering and honoring the brave souls who laid down their lives protecting our country," said Senator Young in the video. "We can never repay our debt to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but we can keep their memory alive. Thank … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Young, Braun Introduce Bill to Designate Opha May Johnson Post Office in Kokomo
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced legislation to rename the post office in Kokomo, Indiana after Opha May Johnson, the first American woman to join the Marines who was born in Kokomo. Opha began her service on August 13, 1918 during World War I and continued serving until her retirement in 1943. "As a fellow Marine, I'm proud to recognize Opha May Johnson, a great American and Hoosier. Her service during a critical … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Young, Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Promote Development And Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Drive Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced legislation that would promote an enabling environment for the continued development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The forward-looking bill, known as the Fundamentally Understanding the Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020 - or FUTURE of AI Act - establishes a federal advisory committee to examine and wrestle with the … Continue Reading
May 21, 2020
Young, Bennet Introduce RESTART Act to Support Hardest-Hit Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced the Reviving the Economy Sustainably Towards a Recovery in Twenty-twenty (RESTART) Act to support the small- and mid-sized businesses most affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Answering the calls of the hardest-hit restaurants, gyms, hotels, retailers, and other businesses, the RESTART Act would give business owners who took out Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans the … Continue Reading
May 21, 2020
Young Joins 26 Senators in Urging DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), along with 25 other senators, today sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr urging the Department of Justice to investigate whether dozens of Planned Parenthood affiliates across the country applied for and received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) despite knowing they were ineligible to apply.Under the statuary text of the CARES Act, organizations like these affiliates were expressly prohibited from … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Young Discusses Reopening the Economy and Next Phase of Business Recovery
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senate Republican leaders to discuss responsibly reopening the economy, his RESTART Act to enable the next phase of business recovery, and Nancy Pelosi's unworkable $3 trillion partisan bill. "I am introducing a bill that I worked on with Senator Bennet that would make some commonsense changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, which incidentally provided $10 … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Young and Braun Introduce Opioid Crisis Bill to Help Veterans Dispose of Unwanted Medication
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) of Indiana are introducing a bill to create a safe, anonymous, and continuously available way for veterans to easily dispose of unwanted medications: the VA Directly Returning Opioid Prescriptions, or DROP Act. The bill, the Senate companion to Representative Jim Baird's (IN-04) House bill, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Young Cosponsors Resolution to Honor National Police Week
WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) cosponsored a resolution recognizing May 10 - 16 as National Police Week 2020. The resolution was passed by the full Senate. "Our police officers on the frontlines make sacrifices every day to keep Hoosiers safe. As they continue to do their job without hesitation during the coronavirus pandemic, this National Police Week is even more meaningful," said Senator Young. I'm proud that the Senate passed this resolution in honor of our … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Young: Indiana to Receive $183 Million Boost for Coronavirus Testing, Mitigation Measures to Reduce Virus Spread
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will distribute more than $183 million to Indiana to boost coronavirus testing and reduce further spread of the virus. The funding is provided by the latest round of coronavirus emergency relief, which passed the Senate on April 21. "Enhancing testing capabilities is necessary to prevent the spread of coronavirus and keep Hoosiers safe. This additional funding to … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Indiana Congressional Delegation Asks for FEMA Assistance to Support Livestock Industry during Coronavirus
WASHINGTON - Indiana's Congressional delegation today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter T. Gaynor in support of the state of Indiana's request for FEMA assistance for depopulation activities resulting from COVID-19 disruptions. The letter requests eligibility for existing resources under FEMA as livestock and poultry producers struggle to combat severe supply chain issues due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most affected is the pork industry, which … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Young, Schumer Op-Ed: U.S. Needs Bipartisan Push for Scientific Research After Coronavirus
WASHINGTON - In a joint op-ed published by USA Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) make the case for new legislation they will soon be introducing, The Endless Frontiers Act, to increase investment in scientific research and innovation and prevent China from outpacing the United States. "The Endless Frontiers Act proposes a renewed national investment in public research and development to … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Young Calls for Funding for First Responder Mental Health Programs in Future Coronavirus Legislation
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Senate leaders requesting that any future coronavirus package include additional funding to support mental health programs for our nation's law enforcement and first responders. As coronavirus continues to exacerbate the stressors first responders experience on a daily basis, the Senators' letter asks that legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic include additional funding for critical … Continue Reading
