Press Releases
Young, Braun, Visclosky Reintroduce Indiana Dunes National Park Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.-01) today announced that they have reintroduced legislation in the 116th Congress that would designate the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as a National Park. Senator Young and Representative Visclosky introduced identical legislation in the last Congress. "We need to tout Indiana's rich history and our natural assets to make our state even more attractive to visitors and … Continue Reading
January 17, 2019
VIDEO: Young Speaks in Support of Pro-Life Principles
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor today in support of pro-life policies, including legislation he cosponsored to ban taxpayer funding of abortion. Tomorrow, Senator Young's office will welcome Hoosiers in Washington who are participating in the March for Life, the world's largest annual pro-life demonstration. "In Indiana, advocates from all corners of the state are fighting tirelessly to protect pro-life principles. These are the unsung heroes of the … Continue Reading
January 17, 2019
Young Reintroduces Bill to Extend Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today reintroduced the Eastern Legacy Extension Act, a bill that would extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail from St. Louis, Missouri to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including all of Indiana's southern border along the Ohio River. The proposed extension travels through seven states: Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia."The Eastern Legacy Extension Act honors the important legacy of the Lewis and … Continue Reading
January 15, 2019
Young, Coons Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act of 2019 was introduced today by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) and U.S. Representatives Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), and Frank Lucas (R-Okla.). This bill encourages broader participation in the successful National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program and provides additional training for innovators to learn how to turn their research into a … Continue Reading
January 15, 2019
Senators Reintroduce Bill Boosting Agriculture Education
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced they have reintroduced legislation in the 116th Congress to update and modernize the charter for the Future Farmers of America (FFA), which will better reflect agriculture education in the 21st Century.The National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act updates the FFA's charter to allow for student officer vice presidents to reflect the regional … Continue Reading
January 15, 2019
Young Joins Deputy Whip Team for 116th Congress
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Whip Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) will continue to serve on the deputy whip team for the 116th Congress."I look forward to serving on the Senate Republican whip team again this Congress as we continue working to advance policies that support job growth and economic opportunity for all Americans," said Senator Young.Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) will lead the team as chief deputy whip. Serving as deputy whips along … Continue Reading
January 14, 2019
Young and Braun Join Effort to Permanently End Taxpayer Funding of Abortion
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) joined Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) to introduce the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019, S. 109. The measure would establish a permanent, government-wide prohibition of taxpayer funding for abortion. Similar policies, such as the Hyde Amendment, currently require annual passage and do not apply to Obamacare. "Federal … Continue Reading
January 11, 2019
Senator Young visits Near Northside Neighborhood with former Colts Player Marlin Jackson
INDIANAPOLIS - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined former Indianapolis Colts star Marlin Jackson in Indianapolis Friday to learn about his efforts to bring affordable housing to the Crown Hill neighborhood. Jackson's Revive Property Group works to revitalize neighborhoods by building homes in distressed neighborhoods "People are working on the housing affordability crisis all over the country, but to have a former Colts player stay and give back to the community is even more special," … Continue Reading
January 10, 2019
Young Reintroduces REINS Act
WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and 29 other cosponsors, reintroduced the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny(REINS) Actto increase accountability and transparency in the federal regulatory process. The REINS Act would rein in unelected federal bureaucrats by requiring that Congress affirmatively approve every new "major rule" proposed by the … Continue Reading
January 09, 2019
Young Joins Senators to Urge HHS to Enforce Separate Abortion Fee Payment Requirement
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined 13 of his Senate colleagues today to encourage the Trump administration to move forward with a final rule that would ensure pro-life consumers enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans aren't subsidizing abortion services. In a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, the Senators expressed their support for an HHS rule on ACA Section 1303. The rule, titled "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Exchange … Continue Reading
January 08, 2019
Young Op-Ed: Progress in Yemen requires American leadership
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) penned an op-ed for The Hill newspaper today highlighting the need for American leadership in Yemen where nearly 16 million people are on the verge of starvation - almost two and a half times the population of Indiana - and terrorist groups have exploited the war and humanitarian crisis to expand their influence and threaten the United States. In response, Senator Young writes that the United States must use its influence to persuade Saudi Arabia to … Continue Reading
January 04, 2019
Young: New Committee Assignments Align with Hoosier Priorities
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced his committee assignments for the 116thCongress. Senator Young has been added to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, and he will continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committees on Foreign Relations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship."From keeping our country safe, to fighting for small businesses, and tackling some of our nation's largest economic challenges, these committee assignments … Continue Reading
January 03, 2019
President Signs Young and Warren’s Government Accountability Bill Into Law
WASHINGTON - Today, the President signed U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren's (D-Mass.) bipartisan legislation to increase oversight of taxpayer dollars spent by federal agencies into law. The Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act requires federal agencies to report on open and unimplemented recommendations from the Office of Inspector General (IG) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). "I'm proud that the President signed my bipartisan bill into … Continue Reading
December 21, 2018
Young: New Criminal Justice Law Will Enhance Prison Security, Reduce Crime, Transform Lives
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today applauded the President's signature of First Step Act into law. Senator Young voted earlier this week to pass the bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation, which he cosponsored."This much-needed law will reduce federal recidivism and crime, prepare inmates for successful return to society, enhance prison security and officer safety, and reform federal criminal sentencing," said Senator Young. "These reforms will bring meaningful change … Continue Reading
December 21, 2018
Young, Warren Government Accountability Bill Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today announced that their bipartisan legislation to increase oversight of taxpayer dollars spent by federal agencies has passed the House by a 382-2 vote and now heads to the President's desk to await his signature. The Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act requires federal agencies to report on open and unimplemented recommendations from the Office of Inspector General (IG) and the Government … Continue Reading
December 21, 2018
Washington Post: Young Demands Reform of Organ Transplant Network
WASHINGTON - Following U.S. Senator Todd Young's (R-Ind.) announcement that he intends to introduce legislation to bring greater transparency, oversight, and accountability to the nation's organ donation system, the Washington Post published a new report highlighting Senator Young's efforts.Washington PostLawmaker demands reform of transplant network after Washington Post storiesBy Lenny Bernstein and Kimberly KindyDecember 20 at 8:54 PMSen. Todd C. Young (R-Ind.) said Thursday he would … Continue Reading
December 20, 2018
Young Statement on Secretary of Defense Mattis
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis:"During his decades of distinguished service in the Marine Corps and his exceptional tenure as Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis has served our country with extraordinary courage, integrity, and self-sacrifice. As the consummate warrior-scholar, he has always put duty to our country and the Constitution first, and the American people are safer because … Continue Reading
December 20, 2018
Farm Bill Signed into Law by POTUS
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today applauded President Trump's official signing of the 2018 Farm Bill into law. Last week, Senator Young voted for the Farm Bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 87-13. The 2018 Farm Bill improves risk management tools for farmers, strengthens food security while eliminating wasteful practices, and ensures Hoosiers can continue innovative conservation efforts that increase yield and prioritize soil health. Senator Young's own legislation … Continue Reading
December 20, 2018
Young to Introduce Organ Donation Bill Following Washington Post Reports
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced he will be introducing legislation in the next Congress to bring greater transparency, oversight, and accountability to the nation's organ donation system following reports in the Washington Post exposing significant flaws in the system."More than 10,000 people die annually waiting on an organ or become too sick to receive a transplant. In Indiana alone there are more than 1,300 Hoosiers currently in need of a transplant and this is … Continue Reading
December 18, 2018
Young Votes to Advance Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted today for Senate passage of the First Step Act (S.3649), bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation that would reduce federal recidivism and crime, prepare inmates for successful return to society, enhance prison security and officer safety, and reform federal criminal sentencing. Senator Young is a cosponsor of the measure, which passed on an 87-12 vote. The bill will now be considered in the House of Representatives. "I was proud to … Continue Reading
