Press Releases
Young, Toomey, Cotton Introduce Bill to Prevent Government Bailouts, Protect Taxpayers
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced theGovernment Bailout Prevention Act to ensure that federal dollars cannot be used to help insolvent state, territory, or local governments pay off their obligations. Under this bill, no arm of the federal government, including the Federal Reserve System and the U.S. Treasury Department, can pay or guarantee state and local obligations if that state or local government entity has filed … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
Senator Young Highlights Hoosiers Interning in Washington and Indianapolis
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced ten Hoosier students taking part in his summer internship program in Washington, D.C and Indianapolis. The students are from West Baden Springs, Carmel, South Bend, Fishers, Winoa Lake, Indianapolis, Middlebury, Richmond and Dyer. They will assist legislative and communications staff with daily activities and special projects through the first week in August. Individuals pictured above, listed from left to right interning in … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Indiana Lawmakers Secure Extension of Crop Reporting Deadline to July 22
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will extend the crop acreage reporting deadline for states impacted by recent flooding and heavy moisture, including Indiana. This announcement comes in response to a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue led by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D, (R-IN-08), and also signed by Representative Pete Visclosky (D-IN-01), Jackie Walorski (R-IN-02), Susan W. … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Three Young-Led Bills Pass Out of Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that three of his bills passed out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The bills include theVeterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, the Blockchain Promotion Act of 2019, and the Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act. "Today we've made major strides in bettering the lives of Hoosiers. I'm proud three of my bills have been passed out of committee, and are on their way to … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Young and Braun Vote to Confirm Damon Leichty for Indiana’s Northern District Court
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) today voted to confirm Damon Ray Leichty from South Bend to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. Mr. Leichty was confirmed by the full Senatevote of 85-10. "When President Trump and I were elected, Indiana was facing a judicial emergency. Fortunately, in the last two plus years, we've now confirmed five new well qualified judges in Indiana to remake Hoosier courts for years to come.Damon … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Young, Tester, Murphy Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON- In an effort to curb veteran homelessness across the country, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) yesterday introduced the Veteran Housing Opportunities and Unemployment Support Extension (HOUSE) Act, a bipartisan bill allowing veterans with Other-Than-Honorable (OTH) discharges to participate in the Department of Housing and Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. "This legislation will help ensure that many … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
VIDEO: Young Discusses New Bill to Fix America’s Organ Donation System
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon about legislation he introduced today to bring greater accountability to the nation's organ donation system by establishing clear, accountable metrics for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). "This issue is personal for me. My friend Dave 'Gunny' McFarland from Jeffersonville, Indiana died because his heart transplant never came. We served together in the United States Marine Corps, and over the years … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
VIDEO: Young Urges Swift Confirmation of Indiana Judicial Nominee Damon Leichty
WASHINGTON -This week, the Senate plans to vote on a number of judicial and executive branch nominees, including Damon Ray Leichty of South Bend, Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. Senator Young today spoke of the need to swiftly confirm Leichty: "This week, we will be renewing our efforts to confirm more of President Trump's exceptional federal court nominees. In this instance, the state of Indiana will be confirming… Damon Leichty, … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
Young Introduces Legislation to Bring Greater Accountability to Organ Donation System
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced legislation that aims to deliver more life-saving organs to patients by establishing clear, accountable metrics for organ procurement organizations (OPOs). Currently, the 58 OPOs in the United States maintain control over the organ procurement process, but questions surround the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of these organizations. "In Indiana there are more than 1,300 Hoosiers currently in need of a … Continue Reading
July 02, 2019
Young: We are Blessed to Live in this Country and I am Thankful for Those Who Keep it Secure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement and video in advance of Independence Day on July 4: "This Fourth of July, we celebrate our nation and all the men and women who make it great. For 243 years, Americans have worked to build a home where freedom can be enjoyed by all. To the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice, to make this dream a reality, we are forever grateful. To the generations who will carry America into the future, we … Continue Reading
July 02, 2019
Young, Duckworth, Risch Legislation to Increase Investment in Small Businesses
WASHINGTON- Last week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses by permitting banks to invest up to 15 percent of their capital in Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC). The dramatic increase in capital for the SBIC program would be deployed to domestic small businesses at no cost to the taxpayer. SBICshave invested more than $451 million dollars in 135 … Continue Reading
June 27, 2019
Young Cosponsors Bill to Reauthorize 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced his co-sponsorship of the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (S. 546). This legislation permanently reauthorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), which supports 9/11 survivors and first responders who have experienced health issues following the September 11th terrorist attacks. "The survivors, first responders, and families who lost loved ones on … Continue Reading
June 26, 2019
Young, Risch Introduce Legislation to Create Oversight of SBA Program
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced S. 1975, the Small Business Investment Improvement Act of 2019, legislation to create oversight of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program and facilitate more early stage capital to Indiana's small businesses. The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.). … Continue Reading
June 26, 2019
Young’s Tobacco 21 Bill Passes out of Committee
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced that key components of his Tobacco to 21 Act passed out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee as part of the Lower Health Care Costs Act. The Tobacco to 21 Act would prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. "This is excellent news for Hoosiers and all Americans. Our bill to raise the tobacco age to 21 is now one step closer to becoming law," said … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Senators Young and Wyden Introduce Legislation to Protect Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), joined by Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), introduced bipartisan bicameral legislation to protect the 30-year affordability commitment of housing financed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Currently, Housing Credit properties are subject to a minimum 30-year affordability period. As the law currently stands, owners are permitted to pursue a … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Young: NDAA Critical to Indiana and National Security
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today outlined his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual military funding bill the Senate is debating this week. The NDAA is critical to national security and provides service members the funding they need to defend our country. "We must guarantee our warfighters have unparalleled and overwhelming capabilities to deter or respond to global threats. That's why it is vital that we continue to modernize our military … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Young Secures AUMF Hearing in Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Will Oppose AUMF Amendment to NDAA
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), today announced he has secured a commitment from SFRC Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to hold a hearing on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) regarding the U.S. military taking action against Iran. Because Chairman Risch has agreed to hold the hearing, Senator Young will not support an amendment proposed by Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) that would … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Young, Braun Join Senators to Introduce Resolution Celebrating 100th Anniversary of the American Legion
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced a Senate resolution celebrating the American Legion's 100 year anniversary of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, their families and communities. The resolution designates August 23 through 29 as "American Legion Week" to coincide with the Legion's 100th Anniversary convention in their home city of Indianapolis, Indiana. "For 100 years, the American … Continue Reading
June 21, 2019
PHOTOS: Young Convenes Corn and Soybean Farmers, Agriculture Stakeholders, State Leaders to Address Planting Emergency
Indianapolis, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) met with dozens of agriculture stakeholders for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Growers Association. The discussion focused on the difficult planting season affecting Hoosier farmers and opportunities for assistance at the federal level. At the roundtable, Senator Young announced he sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging action to … Continue Reading
June 20, 2019
Young Introduces Yes In My Backyard Act to Encourage Communities to Cut Regulations and Increase Housing Supply
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act to shed light on discriminatory land use policies, encourage localities cut burdensome regulations, and bring a new level of transparency to the community development process. Instead of adopting inclusive land use policies that allow citizens of all income levels, backgrounds, and identities to live, work, and flourish in their city or town, some communities are building paper walls of … Continue Reading
