Press Releases
Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee members, including Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), to encourage their continued efforts to resolve to the looming multiemployer pension crisis and restore financial security to Hoosiers. The Central States Pension Fund is the largest multiemployer plan headed toward insolvency, and there are over … Continue Reading
October 31, 2019
Young Joins Resolution Recognizing Program Critical to US-Indo-Pacific Partnership
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Edward J. Markey (D-Md.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today to announce a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the importance of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) to advancing the policy of the United States in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Senators made the announcement as the 35th annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … Continue Reading
October 31, 2019
Young and Cardin Introduce Resolution Honoring Sikh Community
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) today introduced the first Senate resolution honoring Sikh Americans. The resolution works to further diversity and afford all Americans the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared experiences of Sikhs. "This resolution honors Sikh Americans, a vital part of our Nation's rich culture and diversity," said Senator Young. "Indiana is home to more than 10,000 Sikhs and I am proud … Continue Reading
October 30, 2019
Senators Young, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act, which would provide resources aimed at helping more students earn college credits while still in high school. These types of early college programs provide academically-prepared high school students the opportunity to receive college credit while they are still in high school. "Early college programs help families avoid college debt while … Continue Reading
October 27, 2019
Young Statement in Response to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s Death
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: "Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. "At this watershed moment in the battle against terrorism, we thank the special operation forces who carried out the mission and the thousands of men and women who have led the fight against ISIS. "We think of Hoosier Marine Jordan Spears and his family, who represent the great sacrifice by many of our nation's … Continue Reading
October 25, 2019
PHOTOS: Young Meets Kenzie Academy Students Using Income Share Agreements
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today visited Kenzie Academy, an online and in-person technology school based in Indianapolis. He was joined by Kenzie Academy CEO and Co-founder Chok Ooi for the visit, and they hosted a roundtable discussion with students using Income Share Agreements (ISAs) to finance their tech education at Kenzie Academy. Senator Young recently introduced the bipartisan ISA Student Protection Act to help provide an innovative financing option for … Continue Reading
October 25, 2019
Young Encourages Hoosiers to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
WASHINGTON -To mark the one-year anniversary of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act being signed into law, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) is highlighting progress in the fight against opioid addiction and encouraging Hoosiers to take part in the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Local collection sites can be found here. The bipartisan SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act authorized funding for states to continue fighting the opioid … Continue Reading
October 23, 2019
PHOTOS: Young Joins Walorski, Sponsors of STOP for School Buses Act to View Demo of Bus Safety Technology
Click here or the image above for b-roll footage from today's event. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), sponsors of the STOP for School Buses Act, today marked National School Bus Safety Week at a live demonstration of technologies aimed at preventing illegal passing of stopped school buses. The event comes a week ahead of the one-year anniversary of the tragic bus-related crash in … Continue Reading
October 22, 2019
VIDEO: Young Calls for Passage of USMCA Trade Deal
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today discussed the importance of the House of Representatives quickly passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for Hoosier farmers and manufacturers. Signed one year ago, this agreement will modernize the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and support freer markets, fairer trade, and robust economic growth in North America. With tens of thousands of Hoosier jobs supported by exports to Canada and Mexico, … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Young Leads Indiana Delegation on Letter Defending Indiana Salmon, Hoosier Jobs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) led a letter signed by members of Indiana's Congressional delegation to President Trump and Vice President Pence this week expressing concern with efforts to block production of bioengineered salmon, an action that would negatively impact the state of Indiana and the future of biotechnology. Bioengineered salmon was developed by AquaBounty Technologies, which has started production at a land-based contained facility in Albany, Indiana. In … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Young and Murphy Introduce Bill to Limit Non-Compete Agreements, Protect Workers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Workforce Mobility Act, bipartisan legislation to limit the use of non-compete agreements that negatively impact American workers. Senator Young and Senator Murphy recently led a bipartisan Senate letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the use and abuse of non-competes. An alarming 40 percent of American workers have been constrained by a non-compete agreement at some … Continue Reading
October 16, 2019
Young Helps Introduce Joint Measure on Syria
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), the Committee's Ranking Member, and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to introduce a bicameral, bipartisan measure opposing the decision to allow the Turkish military to attack America's Syrian Kurdish partners.The resolution calls on the White House to put … Continue Reading
October 09, 2019
PHOTOS: Young Holds Farmer Roundtable in Allen County
HARLAN, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) held a roundtable discussion with the Indiana Farm Bureau at Roemke Farms in Allen County. Senator Young was joined by Roemke Farms owner, Mark Roemke, and members of the Indiana Farm Bureau for a roundtable discussion on the extreme challenges Indiana farmers faced this spring as well as the steps Senator Young has taken to ensure Hoosier farmers receive clarity and access to the right federal tools to assist in these tough times. … Continue Reading
October 07, 2019
Young Applauds West Lake Corridor Project Advancement
CHESTERTON, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauds today's announcement that the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is eligible to begin the design and engineering phase of the West Lake Corridor Project after receiving approval to enter the second stage of the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program. "The FTA's acceptance of this commuter rail project into the next stage is a significant milestone for Hoosiers. This … Continue Reading
September 30, 2019
Young Defends Indiana Salmon Facility, Free Market Principles in The Star Press
MUNCIE, Ind. - In an op-ed for The Star Press, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) argues for protecting jobs and the production of genetically engineered salmon in Albany, Indiana. Senator Young recently led a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee voicing concern over a provision in an agriculture appropriations bill that would prohibit the commercialization of genetically engineered salmon. If enacted, this provision would cause AquaBounty Technologies in Albany to have to cease … Continue Reading
September 27, 2019
Young, Braun Introduce Bill to Ensure Dignified Burial for Aborted Fetal Remains
WASHINGTON - The disturbing discovery of over 2,000 aborted fetal remains in the home of an Indiana abortion doctor this month brought to light the all too common issue of fetal remains being disrespected. Indiana has led the way on this issue with a 2016 law signed by Governor Mike Pence to protect the dignity of fetal remains, which was upheld this year by the Supreme Court. Today, Senator Young (R-Ind.) and Senator Braun (R-Ind.) introduced a bill to enforce guidelines for the dignified … Continue Reading
September 27, 2019
Young, Murphy Statement on Saudi Arabia Fulfilling Its Commitment to UN Funding For Yemen
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and both members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday made the following statement after Saudi Arabia transferred $500 million to United Nations for humanitarian programs for Yemen: "During my recent trip to Saudi Arabia, I met with Saudi leaders and received assurances they would soon provide the financial aid they had committed to help end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen," said Senator Young. … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Senators Young and King React to Saudi Crown Prince Taking Responsibility for Khashoggi Killing
WASHINGTON - Following a congressional delegation visit to Saudi Arabia earlier this month by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine) - where they were the first lawmakers to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 18 months - the Crown Prince has broken his silence on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. According to reports, the Crown Prince said in a forthcoming PBS interview, "It happened under my watch. I get all the responsibility, because it happened under my watch." … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Young, Braun Letter Calls for DOJ’s Assistance in Investigation of Indiana Abortionist Dr. Klopfer
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr calling for his assistance in Illinois and Indiana's investigation into late Indiana abortionist, Dr. Ulrich "George" Klopfer. The letter follows the recent horrific discovery of more than 2,200 fetal remains in his Illinois home. Dr. Klopfe performed abortions in South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Gary for decades. "Dr. Klopfer's blatant disregard of human life raises … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Young, Romney, Hassan, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Confront Rise of China
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced the Indo-Pacific Cooperation Act of 2019, legislation that would require the U.S. to partner with allies in the Indo-Pacific region and Europe to develop a unified approach to address the rise of China. "Hoosiers support the President's boldness to stand up to China, but we need other countries to start doing their part to escalate the economic … Continue Reading
