Press Releases
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
December 09, 2020
Young Statement on UAE Military Equipment Sale
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding his vote to allow the sale of the F-35 and other military equipment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE): "This year's agreement between the UAE and Israel, the Abraham Accords, marks a historic step forward toward peace and stability in the Middle East. The next chapter of Middle East security is being written and today's Senate action to allow the sale of the F-35 and other advanced military … Continue Reading
December 09, 2020
Young and Braun Join Bipartisan Climate Legislation to Support Global Trillion Trees Initiative
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Angus King (I-Maine) to introduce legislation to support U.S. leadership in reducing carbon in the atmosphere by restoring and conserving forests, grasslands, wetlands, and coastal habitats. "I have long held the position that we can protect our environment without harming our economy, and this legislation is one example of the type of action we can take to reduce emissions … Continue Reading
December 08, 2020
Young, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Add Hydrogen as Qualified Energy Resource to Strengthen Economy
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I) introduced the Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability (Hy USA) Act to include hydrogen among the renewable resources eligible for the Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC). The bipartisan bill would incentivize investment in hydrogen-based energy, a next-generation carbon alternative. "As the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is an emerging energy source that we must seriously target … Continue Reading
December 03, 2020
Senate Passes Young’s Third Annual Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Resolution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced a bipartisan resolution marking November 2020 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. The third annual resolution was first introduced in 2018 in memory of Indy Star reporter and columnist Matthew Tully who lost his battle to stomach cancer that year. Yesterday, the resolution, cosponsored by Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), passed the Senate unanimously. Stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer … Continue Reading
December 03, 2020
NFIB Awards Senator Young Guardian of Small Business Award
WASHINGTON - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) awarded U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) with their most prestigious legislative recognition, the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. "As the son of a small business owner, I know how important small enterprises are to our economy. I will always fight to support Indiana's small businesses, especially during the difficult times they have faced this year due to the pandemic. As we continue working to combat the … Continue Reading
December 02, 2020
Senator Young Announces Nominees for United States Service Academies
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced his nominations for U.S. service academy appointments. Applications were received from 160 high school students, and a select group was interviewed by an advisory board chosen by Senator Young. Out of 70 interviewed, 32 exemplary young men and women from across Indiana received a nomination from Senator Young.A nomination does not guarantee admission to a service academy, but is required in order to be considered. Nominees … Continue Reading
December 01, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses the Need to Pass Critical Coronavirus Relief for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON - During today's Senate GOP leadership press conference, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) discussed the need to pass targeted coronavirus relief to help Hoosier small businesses and schools and to bolster testing. "It's of course December 1st and we still don't have a coronavirus relief package that has been passed, signed into law by the President, and is providing relief to the American people. Look, people are hurting. They are beyond frustrated with this whole exercise. … Continue Reading
November 25, 2020
VIDEO: Young Issues Thanksgiving Message
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a video message in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. "Our current Thanksgiving tradition can be traced to a fellow Hoosier, President Abraham Lincoln, who spent his formative years in our great state. President Lincoln issued a proclamation in 1863 inviting a national celebration of Thanksgiving on the last Thursday in November. This tradition has … Continue Reading
November 23, 2020
Young Leads Effort to Defend Indiana-Grown Salmon
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) sent a letter with members of the Indiana delegation to the Appropriations Committees voicing concern against provisions and unnecessary regulatory requirements that unfairly target bioengineered salmon. The letter warns such action against Indiana-grown Salmon would harm the state of Indiana and the future of biotechnology. "Provisions unfairly targeting the bioengineered salmon due to reasons other than safety and efficacy are not based on … Continue Reading
November 20, 2020
HHS Finalizes Rule Modeled After Young’s Organ Donation Legislation
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced it has finalized a proposed rule modeled after legislation introduced by Senator Young to bring greater accountability to the nation's organ donation system and deliver more lifesaving organs to patients. "Saving lives must be the number one priority for organ procurement organizations, which are responsible for getting donated organs to patients in need. Unfortunately, we have seen that this is not always … Continue Reading
November 20, 2020
Young, Murphy, Coons Caution Against Designating Houthis in Yemen as Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) today issued a statement cautioning the Trump Administration against designating the Houthis in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization: "We are concerned about the adverse consequences of designating the entire Houthi movement in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. We have reason to believe that this designation would further destabilize the country, which is already the home of Al … Continue Reading
November 19, 2020
Two Young, Braun Bills Pass the Senate to Rename Post Offices in Dana, Kokomo
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) applauded the Senate passage of their bills to rename two post offices in Dana and Kokomo, Indiana. The first bill would rename the post office in Dana, Indiana, after Ernest 'Ernie' T. Pyle, the celebrated war correspondent and Hoosier journalist who was born near Dana. On April 18, 1945, Pyle was reporting on the U.S. Army's 305th Infantry Regiment when he was killed. The bill now heads to the President's … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
VIDEO: Young Recognizes Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young participated in a floor event focused on thanking veterans, active duty service members, and military families coinciding with Military Family Appreciation Month and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. "I'm thankful for our active duty service members. I'm thankful for Indiana's more than 400,000 veterans. I'm thankful for their selfless families," said Senator Young. "I hope … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
VIDEO: Young Introduces Hoosier Judicial Nominee Thomas Kirsch for Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
"This is the type of individual that the people of Indiana wanted in their corner." Click here for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced Hoosier Thomas Kirsch during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Thomas Kirsch is nominated to serve as a District Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court. Kirsch would fill the seat previously held by recently confirmed Supreme Court Associate … Continue Reading
November 17, 2020
VIDEO: Young Discusses COVID-19 Vaccines and the Need to Pass Critical Relief
Click here or on the image above for Senator Young's full remarks. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) discussed COVID-19 vaccine developments and reinforced the need to pass a targeted relief package for Hoosiers. "I too want to celebrate American ingenuity and recognize the achievements of these two pharmaceutical companies that recently announced the development of, it appears, highly effective vaccines to the COVID-19 virus. They of course in the coming weeks will … Continue Reading
