Press Releases
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
September 24, 2019
VIDEO: Young Continues Call for Economic Pressure on China
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today discussed China's predatory economic practices during the weekly Senate GOP press conference. "The time has well passed for all of China's trading partners to play a constructive part in correcting China's predatory economic practices," said Senator Young. "They need to join us. Each has to do their part so that American workers and farmers aren't left holding the bag. As President Trump has said, 'America first does not mean America … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
Sens. Young and King: Public actions, not private assurances, will help repair US-Saudi relations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine) penned an op-ed for Defense News following their recent congressional delegation visit to Oman, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. "We recently returned from the first congressional delegation visit to Saudi Arabia in well over a year, where we delivered the kingdom - including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - the same message we have been spreading for months: Saudi Arabia has been an important strategic partner, but … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
Young Encourages POTUS to Call for Maximized Trade Pressure on China at UN
WASHINGTON -Ahead of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to call on other countries to join the United States in maximizing trade pressure on China. "Echoing the phrase you coined at Davos in 2018, 'America first does not mean America alone,' I ask that you make a call in your UNGA speech for other countries to do their part to elevate the economic … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
Young and Merkley Introduce Bill to Investigate China’s Influence in Multilateral Organizations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chairman and Ranking Member of the Multilateral Institutions Subcommittee respectively, introduced legislation to instruct the U.S. Director of National Intelligence to examine China's activity at the United Nations and other international organizations. As China's influence grows in international organizations, the risk grows that China will undermine … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Young and Braun Introduce Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) helped introduce a bipartisan resolution establishing the week of Sept. 22-29, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces. "As a Marine, I know there is no more sacred duty than honoring our fallen soldiers and their families," said Senator Young. "Recognizing the last week in September as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week is one small action we can take to … Continue Reading
September 19, 2019
Young, Braun Write Letter Voicing Concerns Over Bill Provision that Would Prevent the Sale of Bioengineered Salmon
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) wrote a letter to Chairman Richard Shelby (R- Ala.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) of the Senate Appropriations Committee voicing concern on a provision in the FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations bill. This provision would prohibit the commercialization of a product approved by the FDA in 2015 after an extensive review process. If this language is enacted, AquaBounty Technologies would immediately cease … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
PHOTOS: Young Greets Northeast Indiana Honor Flight Veterans
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) welcomed Hoosier veterans to Washington, D.C. as part of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. "In the Marines our slogan is Semper Fidelis, meaning 'always faithful' - to our nation and to those who protect it. Today I had the privilege of meeting Indiana veterans through Northeast Indiana's Honor Flight program. These soldiers defended our nation during a time of global uncertainty and their sacrifices ensured our American liberties for … Continue Reading
September 17, 2019
VIDEO: Young Condemns Discovery of Fetal Remains in Home of South Bend Abortionist
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) condemned the "grotesque" discovery of more than 2,000 fetal remains in the Illinois home of deceased Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, who performed abortions in South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Gary for decades. Senator Young has called for a federal investigation into the situation. "Sadly, it appears that we in the state of Indiana have our very own Kermit Gosnell. This discovery is grotesque and of course we need to learn much more about this despicable … Continue Reading
September 13, 2019
VIDEO: Young Offers Help to Hoosiers Pursuing International Adoptions
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a video highlighting work he has done to facilitate international adoptions and offering help to Hoosiers who are experiencing difficulties. The video features the Oren family from Anderson, Indiana. The Orens reached out to Senator Young's office to help facilitate the international adoption of their son, Genene, from Ethiopia. In 2017, the adoption was stalled following the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia's decision … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Young, Van Hollen, Cardin, Graham Urge Trump to Act on Kashmir Crisis
WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote to President Trump raising their concerns about the ongoing situation in Kashmir and urging him to take immediate action to help end to the current humanitarian crisis there. Sovereignty over the historical state of Kashmir, which is divided between India and Pakistan, has been a point of debate and occasionally conflict between the two nations since 1947. … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Young, Murphy, Bipartisan Senators Urge Saudi Arabia to Live Up to U.N. Funding Commitment to Prevent Thousands of Deaths in Yemen
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), both members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Wednesday led a bipartisan group of 8 senators encouraging Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to fulfill the Kingdom's $750 million commitment to the United Nations to help fund critical programs aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In the letter, the senators emphasized the point that 5 million people, in a country with the … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Young-Duckworth Bill to Provide TSA Precheck to Disabled Veterans Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Duckworth's (D-Ill.) bipartisan legislationto provide disabled veterans TSA Pre√® unanimously passed the Senate yesterday evening. TSA Pre√® is already offered to active duty, reserves, and National Guard service members at no cost. The Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Actwill expand this program to include veterans who are amputees, paralyzed, or blind. "As a Marine, I swore always to … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Young and Braun Vote to Confirm Hoosier Stephen Akard for Director of the Office of Foreign Missions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) today voted to confirm Stephen Akard from Indianapolis, Indiana to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of Ambassador. Mr. Akard was confirmed by the full Senate vote of 90-2. "Today the Senate voted to confirm a Hoosier and Indianapolis native, Stephen Akard, as Ambassador and Director of the Office of Foreign Missions to oversee the operations of U.S. missions abroad and the treatment of … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Young Releases Statement on Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement on the 18thanniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: "Eighteen years ago, the world was changed forever by the terrorist attacks against the United States. We will never forget the victims, the first responders who saved so many lives, and their families. We must remain vigilant so a tragedy like this never happens … Continue Reading
September 10, 2019
PHOTOS: Senators Young and King Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and U.S. Military Forces in the Gulf
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine) yesterday returned from a Congressional Delegation to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. Senators Young and King met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Sunday. They pressed the Crown Prince on the humanitarian and security crisis in Yemen and releasing pledged humanitarian relief, as well as the death of Jamal Khashoggi. During their visit to the region, … Continue Reading
September 04, 2019
Indiana to Receive More Than $18 Million to Combat Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) today applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that Indiana will receive $18,147,223 in grant funding to help address the opioid crisis. "As I travel across Indiana it is clear that no community has been spared from the harmful impacts of opioids," said Senator Young."Today's announcement is welcome news for Indiana as we fight to curb this devasting opioid epidemic. More … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Young Applauds USDA Disaster Designation for Indiana Counties
INDIANAPOLIS - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) disaster declaration for most Indiana counties following adverse weather conditions that affected crop progress this summer.In July, Senator Young, Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Representatives Larry Bucshon M.D. (R-IN-08), Pete Visclosky (D-IN-01), Jackie Walorski (R-IN-02), Susan W. Brooks (R-IN-05), André Carson (D-IN-07), Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN-09), Jim Banks (R-IN-03), … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Senator Young Statement on Labor Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement in advance of Labor Day: "This Labor Day we recognize the achievements of hardworking Hoosiers who have made Indiana a national leader in manufacturing and agriculture, and who every day invest their time, talents, and energy to serve the needs of others. For generations, our proud Hoosier workers have sustained our families and communities while helping to keep America a beacon of freedom, enterprise … Continue Reading
August 19, 2019
PHOTOS: Young holds Tobacco 21 Press Conference with Students at Floyd Central High School
FLOYDS KNOBS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) held a press conference with Teens for Tobacco 21, a student organization at Floyd Central High School, on the Tobacco to 21 Act. The bipartisan legislation would prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. "The CDC estimates that approximately 4.9 million middle and high school students nationwide were current users of some type of tobacco product last year," said Senator … Continue Reading
