Press Releases
Young, Rubio, Blunt Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Veterans From Predatory Practices
WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) reintroduced the Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019, a bill to protect our nation's disabled veterans from unethical and unfair practices in applying for Veterans Administration (VA) disability claims. Specifically, the legislation would protect disabled veterans from unethical fees charged by third party organizations in preparing and executing veterans disability claims. It would also … Continue Reading
June 05, 2019
VIDEO: Young Releases New Tobacco 21 Video from South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Following press conferences last week in South Bend and Terre Haute, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a new video regarding his Tobacco to 21 Act, which would raise the federal minimum tobacco age to 21. The video features footage from Senator Young's South Bend press conference, and includes comments from Abby Naumann, a junior at Edison High School, and Latorya R. Greene, Manager of Community Health & Well-Being and Tobacco Initiatives at Saint Joseph … Continue Reading
June 04, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Introduces New Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON - As the country continues to grapple with an affordable housing and homelessness crisis, a bipartisan, bicameral group of U.S. Senators and Representatives today introduced legislation to increase investment in affordable housing and provide more resources and stronger protections for at-risk groups. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019 was introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) … Continue Reading
June 03, 2019
Young Calls on CMS to Help State Medicaid Programs Utilize Ridesharing Services
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma recently calling for CMS to give state Medicaid programs the opportunity to utilize ridesharing services to help Medicaid recipients in underserved areas have greater access to medical care. "Medicaid has continued to provide medical care to millions of Americans for the last 54 years. However, despite its best intentions, this safety net program has not … Continue Reading
June 03, 2019
VIDEO: Senator Young: Indiana Dunes is a National Treasure
GARY, Ind.- U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) attended the official ribbon cutting for the Indiana Dunes National Park in northwest Indiana last week. Legislation led by Senator Young and Representatives Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.-1) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.-2) was recently signed into lawto establish Indiana Dunes as the 61st National Park in the United States and the first National Park for the state of Indiana. "Hoosiers for generations have known that Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
PHOTOS: Young holds Tobacco 21 Press Conference in Terre Haute
Terre Haute, Ind. - Today,on World No Tobacco Day, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined students and representatives from Vigo County School Corporation and Better Health Wabash Valley for a press conference in Terre Haute regarding his new Tobacco to 21 Act. The bipartisan legislation would prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. "National data shows that roughly 95 percent of adult smokers began smoking before the age of 21," said … Continue Reading
May 29, 2019
STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act Reaches 21 Senate Cosponsors
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Ark.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) of the Bipartisan Senate Working Group on surprise medical billing today announced major growth in support for the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act (S. 1531) with 21 senators already cosponsoring the legislation less than two weeks after its introduction. U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Kevin … Continue Reading
May 29, 2019
PHOTOS: Young Calls for Passage of Tobacco to 21 Act in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - At the Salvation Army Kroc Center in South Bend, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today joined studentsand representatives from Smoke Free St. Joe and the Indiana Chamber to make the case for his Tobacco to 21 Act, which would raise the federal minimum tobacco age to 21. Senator Young outlined the alarming statistics in Indiana, where tobacco use continues to be the single-most preventable cause of death and disease.Indiana ranks 45th in the nation in percentage of smokers, … Continue Reading
May 28, 2019
Young and Braun Ready to Assist Hoosiers Impacted by Severe Weather
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) are urging Hoosiers to remain vigilant and heed advice from local authorities following severe weather in Indiana. Hoosiers in need of assistance can contact Senator Young's office at 317-226-6700 and Senator Braun's office at 317-822-8240. "My prayers are with Hoosiers who were impacted by severe weather last night, especially those in Pendleton where a tornado was confirmed. Many roads remain closed in the … Continue Reading
May 24, 2019
Young Releases Memorial Day 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. The video features footage of Senator Young greeting Hoosier veterans who visited Washington this week with Honor Flight Northeast Indiana."On this Memorial Day, I hope everyone will go out there and thank a veteran, thank their family, and remember that so many made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free," Senator Young says in the video.Click … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Young, Murphy Condemn Houthi Theft of Food Aid in Yemen
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement on Thursday, raising continued alarms on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen following a bipartisan meeting with World Food Program (WFP) Director David Beasley and reports that the WFP may be forced to suspend aid deliveries due to illegal diversion by Houthi forces:"We are deeply disturbed by recent reports that the Houthis are … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
BREAKING: Robocall Legislation Passes Senate
WASHINGTON- Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) to crack down on illegal robocall scams passed the Senate today on an 97-1 vote. The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Actgives regulators more time to find scammers, increases civil forfeiture penalties for those who are caught, promotes call authentication and blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments … Continue Reading
May 22, 2019
Young Announces Family Leave Working Group
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today announced he will serve on a bipartisan Finance Committee working group that will consider the issue of federal family leave policy. "Hoosiers agree that after 25 years it's time to update our federal family leave policy. I look forward to working with this group to develop bipartisan, fiscally responsible solutions that will enable parents to stay better connected to the workforce while caring for … Continue Reading
May 22, 2019
Young, Casey, Cassidy, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Unnecessary Barriers for Students with Disabilities
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower(RISE) Actto help ease the burden of transitioning to college for students with disabilities. The legislation would amend the Higher Education Act (HEA) and clarify that students with previous documentation of a disability would be able to continue using that documentation as proof when they transition to higher education. This … Continue Reading
May 22, 2019
PHOTOS: Young and Braun Greet Northeast Indiana Honor Flight Veterans
WASHINGTON - Today, coinciding with National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) welcomed Hoosier veterans to Washington, D.C. as part of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. Both Senators greeted the group of roughly 90 veterans at the World War II Memorial and FDR Memorial. "As a Marine, I have great respect for the patriotic men and women who have served our nation. I was honored to welcome these Hoosier veterans to Washington during National … Continue Reading
May 21, 2019
Young Bill to Help Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators today to introduce the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2019, which would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to update its lead poisoning prevention measures to reflect modern science and ensure that families and children living in federally-assisted housing are protected from the devastating consequences of lead poisoning. "Protecting our children must always be priority … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
Young: Lifting of Tariffs Welcome News for Hoosier Manufacturers and Farmers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the agreement to end steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada and Mexico: "This is welcome news in Indiana, and I commend President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for working with our Canadian and Mexican partners to reach this necessary agreement. Lifting the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and ending the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, will provide much needed relief to … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
Young and Romney Commend McConnell and Kaine Tobacco 21 Legislation, Urge Swift Action
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) issued the following statement regarding legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to raise the legal tobacco age of sale to 21: "We commend Majority Leader McConnell and Senator Kaine for taking this important step towards raising the legal tobacco and e-cigarette age to 21. We strongly urge our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass a clean … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
Senators Announce Stop for School Buses Act
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) announced the introduction of the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019(S. 1254). Last year, in Rochester, Indiana, a driver struck and killed three young siblings and injured a fourth student while they were boarding a school bus. This bipartisan legislation requires a comprehensive evaluation of methods to prevent the dangerous and illegal passing of school buses at loading zones. "The tragedy that occurred in … Continue Reading
May 16, 2019
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore 40-Hour Workweek
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) introduced the Employee Flexibility Act of 2019, which would change the definition of a "full-time employee" under the Affordable Care Act from someone who works an average of 30 hours per week to the traditional 40 hours per week.Our nation has traditionally used the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as the standard of defining full-time employment as 40 hours per … Continue Reading
