Press Releases
Young Votes to Support Troops, Modernize Response to Global Threats
WASHINGTON - Last night, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the Senate 83-11 and will now head to the President's desk to be signed into law. The NDAA is the annual legislative vehicle that authorizes all programs and spending for the Department of Defense (DoD). Young, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Marine who serves on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, worked on provisions of the … Continue Reading
December 15, 2022
Young, Colleagues Lead Letter Against Mexico’s Proposed Ban on Genetically Engineered Corn
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing concern over Mexico's efforts to ban U.S. genetically engineered corn. In 2020, Mexican President Lopez Obrador issued a presidential decree that Mexico would phase out the use of genetically modified corn by 2024. Such an action is … Continue Reading
December 13, 2022
Young Recognizes Hoosier Students Interning in Washington this Fall
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recognized Hoosier students who participated in the fall session of his internship program in Washington, D.C. The students assisted legislative and communications staff with daily activities and special projects. The intern class included [as pictured from left to right] Mason Pickett, a junior from Fort Wayne attending Indiana University; Jasmeen Saini, a junior from Fishers attending Butler; Mia Schul, a junior from West Lafayette … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Young Announces New State Director
INDIANAPOLIS - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that Greg Goode will serve as State Director, effective January 2023."I am extremely excited to welcome Greg Goode to our team as State Director. Greg is a proven leader who is passionate about public service and improving Indiana's communities. His talent and wealth of experience will help our office better serve and represent all Hoosiers, and I look forward to partnering with him," said Senator Young. Goode currently serves as … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Young, Colleagues Pass Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Anti-Regime Protests in Iran
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) were joined today by eight of their Senate colleagues in announcing Senate Committee on Foreign Relations approval of their resolution reaffirming the United States' support for the Iranian citizens who have taken to the streets in peaceful protest for their fundamental human rights, and condemning the Iranian security forces for their violent response. "I proudly stand … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Young, Reed Introduce Bipartisan Adult Education WORKS Act to Strengthen and Expand Programs for Adult Learners
WASHINGTON - For millions of Americans, adult education programs can make the difference between earning a family-sustaining wage and struggling to make ends meet. According to the Department of Education, at current funding levels, adult education programs reach about 1.1 million people out of 43 million adults that are low-skilled in literacy and 62.7 million that are low-skilled in numeracy. In an effort to address the long-standing adult education crisis affecting quality of life for … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Young Speaks at Microelectronics Commons “Industry Day”
Senator Young with Hoosier attendees at the event. WASHINGTON - This morning, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke at the Microelectronics Commons "Industry Day" about the importance of the CHIPS and Science Act and the critical role Indiana and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane will play in implementing the law. The Microelectronics Commons is a CHIPS and Science Act-funded national network for onshore, microelectronics hardware prototyping, lab-to-fab transition of … Continue Reading
December 05, 2022
Young Votes to Confirm Judge Doris L. Pryor to Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON - The United States Senate tonight confirmed Judge Doris L. Pryor to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced his support for Judge Pryor in May of this year and introduced her at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in July. "Judge Pryor is a public servant of the highest caliber. She understands the difference between the role of an advocate and the role of a judge, and she will be an immense asset to the … Continue Reading
December 02, 2022
LETTER: Young, Bipartisan Group of Senators Warn CCP Against Violent Crackdown on Protesters
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a bipartisan letter with nearly half of their Senate colleagues to the Chinese ambassador to the United States warning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime of the consequences of a violent crackdown on peaceful protesters. Demonstrations have erupted across China in response to the CCP's severe measures restricting freedoms to contain rising COVID-19 infections. "The Chinese … Continue Reading
December 02, 2022
Young Op-Ed: Marriage Bill Ensures Dignity and Respect for All Hoosiers
In the debate over how the federal government views civil marriage, all Hoosiers want to be treated with dignity and respect. Those who believe marriage was created by God as a sacred union between one man and one woman which includes many people of faith want to be treated with dignity and respect. They want to be able to worship and teach the tenets of their faith without fear of reprisal. They don't want to be called bigots, live in fear of being ostracized or suffer endless lawsuits … Continue Reading
November 30, 2022
Young Op-Ed: How to break China’s grasp on digital trade
A click of a button. That's all it takes for us to connect with the rest of the world. We are living through a "Fourth Industrial Revolution," in which the internet has blurred boundaries between our physical and digital world. This new frontier changed how we interact with one another, how we consume media, and how we sell products. Economic opportunity has been and continues to be abundant. In today's hyper-connected world, the United States is at a critical moment. Digital trade is … Continue Reading
November 29, 2022
VIDEO: Young, Booker Join Discussion on Expanding Emergency Savings
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joined the Bipartisan Policy Center for a virtual discussion on their ongoing efforts to expand access to emergency savings to help workers and employers, which includes their Emergency Savings Act of 2022. The Emergency Savings Act would help Americans save for unexpected expenses without having to tap into their retirement accounts. It would facilitate convenient and affordable access to workplace emergency … Continue Reading
November 29, 2022
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 150 students, and a select group was interviewed by an advisory board chosen by Senator Young. Out of 70 offered interviews, 47 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
November 18, 2022
Senate Passes Young’s Resolution Recognizing November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution authored by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) marking November 2022 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution was first introduced in 2018 in memory of Indianapolis Star reporter and columnist Matthew Tully, who lost his battle with stomach cancer that year. The resolution was cosponsored by Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and passed the Senate unanimously. "Stomach … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Young Honors Rex Early on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about the life and legacy of Rex Early, who passed away last week after a long battle with illness. Rex was a Marine and longtime community and political leader in Indiana. To watch the full floor speech, click here. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Last week, Indiana lost a legend and America lost a true original. Rex Early died Friday at age 88 after a long battle with illness. Rex was a lot … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold the IRS More Accountable
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with a group of colleagues, introduced theIRS Funding Accountability Act yesterday. Earlier this year, Senate Democrats passed the so-called "Inflation Reduction Act" (IRA), which will infuse the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with $80 billion of new funding without any oversight measures to prevent waste, protect taxpayer rights, or measure improvements of service. The IRS Funding … Continue Reading
November 15, 2022
Young Releases Op-Ed: "It's time for Congress to take back control of military action and the responsibility for waging war"
By Todd Young, John Byrnes We both have had the honor and privilege of serving our country in uniform, a duty we took very seriously. We willingly raised our right hands, swearing an oath to defend the Constitution, even if that meant risking our bodies and lives. We saw our friends take the same oath, many of whom came home from deployments physically, mentally or emotionally injured. We hold true to the memory of those others who never returned. Our own service, that of our friends and … Continue Reading
November 14, 2022
VIDEO: Young Honors Hoosier Veteran Alvin Forney in Floor Speech
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about the life and legacy of Corporal Alvin Forney, a Marine from Indianapolis who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation on September 1, 1965. Young recently met Corporal Forney's sister, Mary, and learned about Corporal Forney's story. In his remarks, Young praised Forney and all of our veterans for their service and commitment to freedom's cause. To watch the full floor speech, click here. Senator … Continue Reading
October 27, 2022
Young, Colleagues Seek Nonpartisan Assessment of Democrats’ Policies on Soaring Inflation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and a group of Senate colleagues today sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) requesting a thorough assessment of how the spending and inflationary policies passed by Washington Democrats since the beginning of the Biden Administration will affect the nation's fiscal future in both the short- and long-term. "We write to obtain CBO's assessment of the effects of rapid acceleration of interest … Continue Reading
October 19, 2022
Young, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Student Debt Crisis by Increasing Institutional Accountability
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) reintroduced their bipartisan bill, The Student Protection and Success Act, which works to curb skyrocketing student debt by increasing higher education institutions' accountability for their students' ability to repay their loans and requiring institutions to have a vested interest in the success of their students. The Student Protection and Success Act would enact a series of measures requiring higher education … Continue Reading
