Press Releases
USDOT Awards $10 Million Grant for Posey County Rail Project
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The U.S. Department of Transportation Tuesday announced a $10 million grant to rebuild approaches to the Maunie Railroad Bridge in Posey County. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), and Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.), offered support for the TIGER grant in a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in November 2017. "The rehabilitation of this bridge will stimulate new economic opportunities … Continue Reading
March 06, 2018
Young Statement on Tariffs Following Meeting with White House Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a meeting this morning with White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding proposed tariffs on aluminum and steel: "Today, I reiterated to General Kelly the need for a targeted, balanced approach to protect Hoosier jobs from countries like China that are violating international trade rules. As a major manufacturing state, Indiana is one of the largest producers and downstream users of both steel and … Continue Reading
March 01, 2018
New Bill Would Strengthen Rules for Americans Representing Foreign Entities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today introduced the Foreign Agents Registration Amendments Act, a bill to strengthen the Foreign Agents Registration Act, known as FARA, to ensure Americans acting as agents of a foreign government report their activities to the U.S. government. The bill would make the following reforms: Creates a dedicated enforcement unit in the National Security Division … Continue Reading
March 01, 2018
Young Video: Every Hoosier Deserves a Fair Shot at Success
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a new video titled 'Every Hoosier' touting his Fair Shot Agenda, a new statewide initiative that aims to ensure every Hoosier has a fair shot at success. This video follows roundtable discussions with community leaders in Indianapolis, Hammond, and Fort Wayne last week. "This is a diverse group by design, and you may wonder as you look around the room what it is exactly that everyone has in common," Senator Young says to … Continue Reading
March 01, 2018
Young Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Launching Health Care Price Transparency Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) are seeking feedback from the health care and patient communities as they develop legislation to improve price transparency in the health care market and lower costs. The senators are specifically seeking responses to a dozen questions ranging from regulatory barriers to big data to cash prices."Real world … Continue Reading
February 28, 2018
Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), co-chairs of the Senate CTE Caucus, along with 41 bipartisan Senators. This resolution recognizes February 2018 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. "By designating February 2018 as Career and Technical Education Month, this resolution recognizes the importance of career and technical education and … Continue Reading
February 28, 2018
Young Helps Introduce Bill to Modernize U.S. Approach to Development Finance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) yesterday in introducing bipartisan legislation to promote sustainable growth in developing economies through U.S. business investment and to provide more accountability for taxpayers at no expected cost. The legislation continues Senator Young's leadership on development reform. Last year, Senator Young co-chaired a Center … Continue Reading
February 23, 2018
Senator Young’s Week in Review
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - This week U.S. Senator Young (R-Ind.) launched his Fair Shot Agenda with roundtables in Indianapolis, Hammond, and Fort Wayne. He also visited several farms around the state to discuss agriculture issues ahead of the 2018 Farm Bill. Here are the highlights from Senator Young's events in Indiana this week. Fair Shot Agenda kick-off in Indianapolis WRTV covered Senator Young's kick-off event on Tuesday in Indianapolis. WISH TV also attended Senator Young's event at the … Continue Reading
February 23, 2018
Young: Barbaric Attacks Against Civilians in Syria by Russia and Assad Regime Must Stop
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee that oversees the United Nations, today issued the following statement regarding the recent attacks on civilians in Eastern Ghouta, Syria: Senator Young said, "Russia and the Assad regime's barbaric attacks on civilians and medical facilities in Eastern Ghouta must stop in order to enable desperately needed humanitarian access and medical evacuations. Moscow's actions have been … Continue Reading
February 22, 2018
PHOTOS: Senator Young Hosts Fair Shot Agenda Roundtable in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) hosted his third Fair Shot Agenda roundtable at the Fort Wayne Urban League. The discussion featured speakers representing Fort Wayne non-profits, law enforcement, health, education, and other community groups. Click here to view a full list of speakers. "This week, I've heard from community leaders in Indianapolis, Hammond, and Fort Wayne, and it's clear that we all share the desire to help our fellow Hoosiers succeed," said Senator … Continue Reading
February 22, 2018
Young Hosts Fair Shot Agenda Roundtable Highlighting Career and Technical Education
HAMMOND, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) hosted a roundtable discussion at the Purdue University Northwest Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC) in Hammond as part of his Fair Shot Agenda. The event, which coincides with Career and Technical Education Month, focused on the need to expand apprenticeship programs and career and technical education (CTE) in Indiana. "A key component of my Fair Shot Agenda is ensuring that every Hoosier has access to a … Continue Reading
February 20, 2018
Senator Young Launches Fair Shot Agenda
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) convened a group of community leaders at the Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis for a roundtable discussion regarding his Fair Shot Agenda, a new statewide initiative that aims to ensure every Hoosier has a fair shot at success. "Every Hoosier deserves a fair shot to succeed - regardless of their age, or where they go to school, or what challenges they face," said Senator Young. "Today we discussed issues ranging from … Continue Reading
February 16, 2018
Young, Donnelly Lead Indiana Delegation Letter Supporting National Guard Cyber Battalion for Indianapolis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) led a letter today signed by the entire Indiana congressional delegation supporting the Indiana National Guard's proposal to station a cyber battalion in Indianapolis. A new National Guard cyber battalion in Indianapolis would take advantage of key regional assets and would further strengthen the region's economy and high-tech sector.The letter to Lieutenant General Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard, … Continue Reading
February 16, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill Boosting Agriculture Education Ahead of National FFA Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of National FFA Week, February 17-24, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Doug Jones (D-Ala.) introduced legislation to update and modernize the charter for the Future Farmers of America (FFA) to reflect agriculture education in the 21st Century."By modernizing the FFA to reflect emerging opportunities in agriculture education, we are ensuring students have access to the hands-on leadership and career-training the FFA … Continue Reading
February 15, 2018
Young, Donnelly Tout Indianapolis’ Growing Tech Community & Top Talent in Amazon Letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos urging the company to locate its second North American headquarters in Indianapolis. Indianapolis was listed among the top final 20 cities Amazon is considering for its new $5 billion campus that will employ up to 50,000 workers. The Senators tout Indianapolis' booming tech community, top talent, and Hoosier hospitality among the many reasons to do business in Indiana."Indiana … Continue Reading
February 14, 2018
Young Defends Indiana Steel and Aluminum Industries During White House Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) met this week with President Trump at the White House along with a bipartisan group of 19 Senate and House colleagues to discuss trade issues. The Congressional delegation met with President Trump, Vice President Pence, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, and National Economic Council Chairman Gary Cohn to discuss the ongoing dual investigations into the effect of imports of steel and aluminum on … Continue Reading
February 12, 2018
Young Statement on President’s Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the administration's Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal:"I am pleased to see funding prioritized for infrastructure, our military, and efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in the President's budget proposal. As Congress evaluates these budget recommendations, we must address the true drivers of our debt by strengthening our nation's entitlement programs to ensure they are available for current … Continue Reading
February 12, 2018
Young: Infrastructure Proposal Welcome News for the ‘Crossroads of America’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the President's infrastructure proposal:"Known as the 'Crossroads of America,' Indiana is a logistics, manufacturing, and transportation hub. Modernizing and investing in our infrastructure system is critical for us to remain competitive. The administration's proposal strives to reward states that secure new non-federal infrastructure revenue, such as Indiana did in 2017, placing the … Continue Reading
February 09, 2018
ICYMI: Young Op-Ed: Indiana’s Crane Vital to Nation’s Nuclear Modernization
Washington D.C. - In an op-ed in this week's Evansville Courier & Press, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) highlighted his recent visit to Naval Support Activity Crane with General David Goldfein. Senator Young, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, invited General Goldfein, Air Force Chief of Staff, to Crane to discuss the need for modernization of our nation's nuclear triad, and the vital role of Hoosiers in this effort. Courier & Press Commentary: Military … Continue Reading
February 09, 2018
Young: Budget Agreement Includes Indiana Priorities and Critical Military Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding the two-year budget agreement that was signed into law by President Trump this morning: "This budget agreement includes several Indiana priorities, including my two bills to fundamentally reform our social safety net and to improve foster care placement, as well as critical funding for our military. "Our nation confronts a serious and growing array of national security threats and challenges, and … Continue Reading
