Press Releases
Young to POTUS: Push Congress to End Medical Device Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to push Congress to act quickly on the onerous medical device tax. The U.S. House of Representatives could vote on a medical device tax repeal bill as early as next week. If the bill passes the House it will head to the Senate next. "In the coming days and weeks, both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have an opportunity to pass legislation that will prevent this … Continue Reading
July 18, 2018
Young, Donnelly Welcome Northern District of Indiana Judicial Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today welcomed the announcement that Damon Leichty of South Bend was nominated by President Trump to serve as a District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. "This nomination is great news for Indiana. Damon is a highly skilled federal litigator who is well regarded by his peers. I believe his significant experience in handling complex civil matters, along with his commitment to the rule of law, will make … Continue Reading
July 18, 2018
Young, Cantwell, King and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Angus King (I-Maine), along with Senators Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act, which seeks to better understand and respond to America's affordable housing crisis by creating a bipartisan affordable housing task force. For millions … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018
PHOTOS: Young Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
***Click here for b-roll video of Senator Young meeting with Judge Kavanaugh*** ***Click here to download high resolution images*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement after meeting with Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to serve as Supreme Court justice: "Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Judge Kavanaugh and discuss a wide range of issues that are important to Hoosiers, including his approach to interpreting … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018
Young, Heitkamp, Booker, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Package of Bills to Help Americans Save for Retirement, Boost Economic Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today introduced a bipartisan package of commonsense bills that would help boost retirement security for individuals and families during a time when nearly half of all American families do not have any retirement account savings. More than one-third of full-time employees do not have access to a workplace retirement plan. On top of that, projections show that 44 percent … Continue Reading
July 16, 2018
Young Statement on President Trump’s Meeting with Putin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's meeting and press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Moscow invades and bullies its neighbors, disregards its treaty obligations, seeks to divide NATO, and props up the murderous Assad regime. To protect America's national security interests, stand up for democratic values, and deter additional … Continue Reading
July 13, 2018
Young, Cardin, Durbin, Colleagues Urge Support for Burma Sanctions in Final Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led 14 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees yesterday, urging the chairs and ranking members to support the Burmese military sanctions provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act as the bill heads to conference before Congress is able to send it to the president. Burmese military officials have been implicated in … Continue Reading
July 12, 2018
ICYMI: Bolten Supports Young’s National Economic Security Strategy Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today on tariffs, Joshua Bolten expressed support for bipartisan legislation U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has introduced that would require the administration to produce and submit to Congress a National Economic Security Strategy. Bolten is President & CEO of the Business Roundtable (BRT), an association of CEOs of leading U.S. companies that employ more than 16 million people and generate more than $7 trillion in … Continue Reading
July 12, 2018
Young and Donnelly Congratulate Kip Tom of Leesburg on Ambassador Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today congratulated Kip Tom of Leesburg who was nominated by President Trump to be accorded the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture at the Department of State."Kip Tom is an outstanding Hoosier and a leader in the agriculture community. Kip's significant experience in agriculture, business, and humanitarian relief, … Continue Reading
July 11, 2018
Young: New FCC “Connected Care Pilot Program” Welcome News in Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that a new $100 million "Connected Care Pilot Program" is being established to support telehealth for veterans and Americans in rural and low-income areas. Senator Young hosted FCC Commissioner Carr in Indiana in May to get a firsthand look at the need for continued investments in rural broadband and telehealth. They visited Hancock Health operations in … Continue Reading
July 09, 2018
Young Statement on Supreme Court Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:"Judge Kavanaugh is a well-respected judge with a strong record of honoring the Constitution and upholding the rule of law. I look forward to conducting a thorough and objective review of Judge Kavanaugh's nomination over the coming weeks, and I am hopeful that my colleagues will give him the same courtesy." … Continue Reading
July 06, 2018
Young Statement Following VA Nursing Home Visit
MARION, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released a statement following his visit on Thursday to the Marion Veteran's Nursing Home where he received an update on the facility's low ratings uncovered by an investigation from USA Today and the Boston Globe."Yesterday, I visited the veterans nursing home in Marion to learn more about their recent troubling ratings and their plans for improvement. What's clear after talking with leadership, staff, patients, and families is that a lack … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Young Wishes Hoosiers a Happy July Fourth
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement in advance of Independence Day on July 4:"My family and I would like to wish all Hoosiers a very happy, safe, and patriotic Independence Day. As we honor our nation's birth, we must also thank our veterans and our active duty service members who have fought to defend our cherished freedoms. We are blessed to live in this great nation, and I will keep working every day to ensure that every Hoosier has an … Continue Reading
July 02, 2018
Senator Young Opens New Office in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced the opening of his Indianapolis office at a new location. The new office is located on the first floor of the Capital Center at the corner of Illinois Street and New York Street in downtown Indianapolis. The previous office had been located in the Birch Bayh Federal Building and Courthouse. Additional state offices are located in Fort Wayne, Evansville and New Albany. U.S. Senator Todd Young's Indianapolis Office 251 … Continue Reading
June 29, 2018
Young, Donnelly, Bucshon Host Navy Secretary Spencer at Crane
Crane, Ind. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), and U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-08) hosted Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Secretary Spencer visited Crane to see the installation first-hand and to hear directly from Hoosiers working there in support of our servicemembers and our nation's security. During the visit, Secretary Spencer took in-depth tours of NSWC Crane's three mission areas - … Continue Reading
June 28, 2018
Senator Young Supports the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined his Senate colleagues in voting to advance a bipartisan Farm Bill to provide Hoosier farmers with vital risk management tools to remain competitive and successful at home and around the world. The Senate passed the bill today by a vote of 86-11. This Farm Bill will improve risk management tools for farmers, strengthen food security while eliminating wasteful practices, and ensure Hoosiers can continue innovative conservation efforts … Continue Reading
June 28, 2018
PHOTOS: Young Meets with Director of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) met with Kelly McKeague, the Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), to discuss our nation's efforts to bring America's fallen servicemembers home. Senator Young's meeting comes amid reports that North Korea may soon transfer the remains of hundreds of Americans from the Korean War. Earlier this month, Young co-led a letter to President Trump supporting efforts to recover and repatriate the remains of American … Continue Reading
June 27, 2018
Senator Young Statement on Justice Kennedy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement: "We thank Justice Anthony Kennedy and his family for his countless years of distinguished service. I join my fellow Americans in wishing him all the best in the future. I look forward to voting to confirm a faithful constitutionalist onto the … Continue Reading
June 26, 2018
Senate CTE Caucus Supports Bill to Strengthen Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the Senate HELP Committee, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a co-chair of the Senate CTE Caucus, voted today to advance the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act out of the Committee. The bill represents a bipartisan compromise to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Important components of the bill include better alignment with workforce needs and preserving accountability measures designed by states and … Continue Reading
June 26, 2018
Cardin, Young Bill to Bolster U.S. Genocide Prevention Efforts Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tuesday passed legislation to bolster U.S. government efforts to prevent genocide and other human rights atrocities around the world. The bill was authored by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 affirms the importance of strengthening U.S. efforts related to mass atrocities through interagency … Continue Reading
