Press Releases
Young, Durbin Lead Letter Urging Support for International Affairs Funding to Protect National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led a bipartisan letter-signed by 42 senators-to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy this week calling for robust funding for the Fiscal Year 2019 International Affairs Budget. "This budget funds strategic tools that are essential to protecting our national security, building economic prosperity, alleviating humanitarian crises, supporting democratic principles, … Continue Reading
April 27, 2018
Senate Passes Young-Donnelly Resolutions Honoring the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University Women’s Basketball Teams
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday the Senate passed bipartisan resolutions led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) congratulating the University of Notre Dame women's basketball team for its 2018 NCAA Division 1 title and the Indiana University women's basketball team for its 2018 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) championship. This marks the second national women's basketball title for the Fighting Irish. They previously won the title in 2001, also under … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
PHOTOS: Young Meets with FFA Student Officers from Jay County, Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) met with Future Farmers of America (FFA) student officers from Jay County who are participating in the National FFA Organization's Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C."The National FFA Organization plays a large role in our state with over 12,000 high school members. I'm proud of our FFA members, and enjoyed meeting these bright young people from Jay County who represent the organization's mission of agricultural … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Counter International Predatory Economic Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced legislation requiring the President and future administrations to regularly produce and submit to Congress a National Economic Security Strategy. Based on the belief that the national security of the United States depends in large part on a vibrant, growing, and secure economy, the legislation seeks to … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Young Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State:"I am glad the Senate has voted to confirm Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. The Senate prioritized our national security by filling our nation's chief diplomat position with a highly qualified individual to help tackle our complex international challenges. I look forward to working with him to prioritize effective diplomacy and the security of … Continue Reading
April 25, 2018
Senators Young and Booker Call for Federal Commission to Review Private Retirement Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today announced new legislation to establish a federal commission charged with reviewing private retirement benefit programs and submitting a report to Congress on how to improve private retirement security in the United States. The commission would not review the Social Security program, as it is outside of its scope.America's private retirement system faces major challenges in the modern economy, and research shows … Continue Reading
April 23, 2018
Senator Young Statement on Mike Pompeo Committee Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted in favor of Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State. Senator Young issued the following statement regarding the vote: "Mike Pompeo is smart and experienced, and I was proud to support his nomination tonight in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. As our nation confronts a complex and growing array of international challenges, I regret that tonight's vote was divided along party lines, … Continue Reading
April 20, 2018
Young Op-Ed: Tax day marks new beginning for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an op-ed published today in the Northwest Indiana Times, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) shares tax reform success stories from Hoosiers across Indiana."Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law last December, success stories have poured into my office from Indiana businesses that are paying their workers more and from constituents who are earning more," Senator Young wrote. "Northern Indiana Public Service Co., an energy distribution company based in … Continue Reading
April 19, 2018
PHOTOS: Young Highlights Benefits of Career and Technical Education for Hoosier Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke at a briefing hosted by the U.S. Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus focused on the benefits of CTE for veterans. Senator Young, a co-chair of the Senate CTE Caucus, highlighted how veterans transitioning into the workforce face many challenges, especially with applying the skills learned in military service to civilian jobs. Career and technical education offers veterans a chance to capitalize on their skills by … Continue Reading
April 19, 2018
Young Welcomes $10.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis in Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today welcomed the announcement by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that Indiana will receive $10,925,992 to help combat the opioid epidemic. The Opioid State Targeted Response grant funding will help support evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts at the state level. "The opioid epidemic has devastated far too many Hoosier families. We need to explore all possible solutions to help combat this crisis and … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
VIDEO: Young Continues Leadership on U.S. Policy in Yemen
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) continued his leadership in the Senate on U.S. policy in Yemen. Today's hearing follows Senator Young's introduction of bipartisan S.J.Res.58 last week with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to address the civil war and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. During the hearing, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Young, Donnelly Introduce Two New Bills to Help Combat the Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today announced that they have introduced two new bipartisan bills to help combat the opioid crisis in Indiana. The Advancing Innovation in Alternative Pain and Addiction Therapies Act and the Providing Clarity in the Development of Pain Treatments Act both aim to help bring non-opioid or non-addictive pain medications and treatments to patients more quickly. "As the opioid epidemic continues to devastate families … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Young: Tax Day Marks New Beginning for Hardworking Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor regarding Tax Day and the very last time Americans will file their taxes under the complicated, burdensome, and outdated system of the past thanks to tax reform. "Tax reform has already provided needed relief across Indiana and across the entire country. We have found scores of companies in my home state of Indiana who have invested in their employees, invested in capital improvements, or lowered energy rates … Continue Reading
April 16, 2018
Young Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Update Authorities Used to Fight Islamist Terror Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and others in introducing bipartisan legislation to replace the 2001 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) with an updated AUMF against al-Qaida, the Taliban, and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). "It is long past time for Congress to consider and pass a new authorization for the use of military force against ISIS, al Qaeda, and associated forces-sending a … Continue Reading
April 14, 2018
Senator Young Statement on Syria
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding military action in Syria:"It is in America's national security interests to deter the use of chemical weapons, and the international community must not look the other way as Assad continues to murder his own people. I thank our brave service members and our allies who carried out this military action. I look forward to receiving a full briefing on this latest military action and the … Continue Reading
April 13, 2018
PHOTOS: Young Meets with Indiana’s 2018 Cherry Blossom Princess from Crown Point
WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) met with Indiana's 2018 Cherry Blossom Princess, Katrina Zdanowicz graduate of Crown Point High and introduced her at the Cherry Blossom Congressional Reception at the U.S. Botanic Garden. "The Cherry Blossom Princess program selects individuals based on strong volunteer work and leadership within their community, and Katrina is an excellent representative for our state. I'm proud of Katrina and wish her luck in her bright future … Continue Reading
April 13, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill That Seeks to End Yemen Civil War and Address World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation, S.J.Res.58, that seeks to end the civil war in Yemen and alleviate the "world's worst man-made humanitarian disaster." The legislation would require the Department of State to repeatedly certify that the Government of Saudi Arabia is taking urgent steps to end the civil war in Yemen, alleviate the … Continue Reading
April 12, 2018
VIDEO: Young Secures Commitment from State Department Nominee to Make Fighting the Opioid Epidemic a Top Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, in the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) secured a commitment from Ms. Kristen Madison, the nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, that she will make battling the opioid epidemic one of her top priorities - including fighting the illegal transport of opioids, like Fentanyl, across borders and into our country. "Many people in my state of Indiana, like so many other … Continue Reading
April 12, 2018
VIDEO: Young Questions Secretary of State Nominee Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) questioned Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo. Senator Young's comments and questions focused on Director Pompeo's qualifications, the need for a National Economic Security Strategy to respond to China's "coercive, illicit, and deceptive economic and trade practices," and our nation's continued need for a capable and well-resourced diplomatic capability. Senator … Continue Reading
April 12, 2018
Young Introduces DRAIN Act to Relocate Federal Agencies Outside of Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today introduced legislation that requires federal agencies to relocate their headquarters outside of Washington, D.C. and closer to the communities they serve throughout the United States. The Decentralize Regulatory Agencies, Include the Nation Act (DRAIN Act) of 2018, directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to jointly develop and implement a competitive bidding process for … Continue Reading
