Press Releases
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
February 08, 2018
Bipartisan Group of Senate Health Committee Members Introduce Bill to Spur Development of New Non-Addictive Painkiller
WASHINGTON, February 8 - Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and committee members Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), today introduced legislation to advance urgently needed research to address the opioid crisis. The Advancing Cutting-Edge (ACE) Research Act would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with more flexible authority to conduct innovative research to increase scientific understanding and lead … Continue Reading
February 08, 2018
VIDEO: Young Introduces Hoosier Mom Becky Savage During Senate Hearing on Opioids
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced Becky Savage of Granger, Indiana, who tragically lost her two sons on the same night to alcohol and prescription drug overdoses. To help other families avoid such a tragedy, Becky formed the 525 Foundation to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The 525 Foundation collaborates with local groups, law enforcement, and state agencies to … Continue Reading
February 08, 2018
Young Touts Social Impact Partnerships and Foster Care Bills Included in Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senator floor in support his two bipartisan, bicameral bills included in the continuing resolution that is expected to be voted on today. The Social Impact Partnerships to Pay For Results Act and the Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act are bills Senator Young has been developing for more than six years, beginning during his time in the U.S. House of Representatives."The continuing resolution we … Continue Reading
February 06, 2018
Young, Rubio Lead Letter Calling For Sanctions On Iran For Ballistic Missile Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a letter signed by 14 senators to President Trump advocating for the imposition of tough additional sanctions against Iran in response to Tehran's continued pursuit of ballistic missile capabilities that threaten the national security of the United States and our allies. The senators note that "Iran has actively pursued a ballistic missile program … Continue Reading
February 06, 2018
VIDEO: Young Calls for Affordability in Higher Education, Highlights Income Share Agreements
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) participated in the fourth of a series of hearings focused on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. During the hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Young highlighted the need for affordability in our higher education system that is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans. Over the last seven years, the amount of student loan debt has doubled while median household … Continue Reading
February 02, 2018
Young Visits Indiana National Guard Headquarters
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) visited the Indiana National Guard Joint Operations Center at Stout Field to receive briefings on operations with Adjutant General, Major General Courtney P. Carr. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Young received briefings on Counter Drug operations, Civil Support Team, and International Programs while touring the Indiana Guard Headquarters. This follows his recent visit with members of the Indiana … Continue Reading
February 02, 2018
Young Calls for Greater Investment in Alzheimer’s Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter to the President, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Alzheimer's Task Force, and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in requesting an increase in funding for Alzheimer's research in the fiscal year (FY) 2019 budget request. "Alzheimer's is one of our nation's leading causes of death and it is the only one of our nation's deadliest diseases without an effective means of prevention, treatment, or cure," … Continue Reading
January 30, 2018
VIDEO: Senator Young’s State of the Union Guests Tell Their Story
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a video tonight featuring his guests for the State of the Union, Chelsee Hatfield from Windfall, Indiana and Gene Miles from Greentown, Indiana.Chelsee and Gene are employees of First Farmers Bank & Trust - a community bank based in Converse, Indiana that has served the agriculture community for more than 130 years and provides loans to small, rural businesses and family farms. As a result of tax reform, First Farmers Bank & … Continue Reading
January 30, 2018
VIDEO: Senator Young Reacts to State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following video statement regarding the President's first State of the Union address. Senator Young Video Transcript:I thought the President really delivered a powerful first State of the Union address this evening.He started, I think, appropriately and talked about the many successes that this Congress, working with the Administration, has enjoyed over the last year plus. From eliminating a number of job-killing … Continue Reading
January 29, 2018
ICYMI: Young Invites Indiana Tax Reform Beneficiaries to State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) invited a bank teller from Windfall, Ind., to join him as his guest at Tuesday's State of the Union address. As reported in the Terre Haute Tribune Star, Chelsee Hatfield works at the Tipton branch of First Farmers Bank & Trust, which this month announced raises and bonuses for employees because of the tax reform package approved in December. Terre Haute Tribune Star Senator Young invites two Hoosiers to State of the Union By: Scott L. … Continue Reading
January 26, 2018
Young State of the Union Guests Underscore Benefits of Tax Relief in Indiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that he has invited two Hoosiers to be his guests for the President's State of the Union address next Tuesday, January 30, in Washington, D.C. Chelsee Hatfield from Windfall, Indiana and Gene Miles from Greentown, Indiana will attend the State of the Union as guests of Senator Young on behalf of First Farmers Bank & Trust to demonstrate the benefits of tax reform in Indiana.First Farmers Bank & Trust is a community … Continue Reading
January 25, 2018
VIDEO: Young Introduces Innovation Zone Act to Promote Advancements in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) participated in the second of a series of hearings focused on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. During the hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Young announced he is introducing legislation to reform the under-utilized and inefficient experimental sites initiative within the Higher Education Act. The experimental sites initiative is not a new concept, and was first introduced … Continue Reading
January 24, 2018
Young and Donnelly Introduce Bill Establishing Indianapolis’ Kennedy-King Park as National Historic Site
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) announced they introduced legislation to establish Kennedy-King Park in Indianapolis as a National Historic Site within the National Park Service. The Kennedy-King Establishment Act of 2018 (S.2332), recognizes the importance of Robert F. Kennedy's speech in Indianapolis following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nearly 50 years ago, Kennedy informed a large gathering of the death of Dr. … Continue Reading
January 24, 2018
Young Votes to Confirm Alex Azar as HHS Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement after voting to confirm Indiana's Alex Azar as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): "Alex is the right person to ensure HHS succeeds in its core mission of enhancing and protecting the well-being of Americans. His previous leadership roles at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and HHS have prepared him to tackle some of our nation's most pressing healthcare challenges. I look … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Young, Merkley, Kaine, McCain Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Burmese Ethnic Cleansing, Calling for Safe Repatriation of Rohingya
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution condemning the Burmese campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya and calling for the "safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable return" of the refugees who have been displaced by this violence. The Senators were also joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris … Continue Reading
January 22, 2018
Young Votes to Reopen Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding his vote to fund the government through February 8, 2018: "I'm glad Democratic leadership decided to end this shutdown and vote for a bill that should have passed three days ago. This bill addresses some of the most pressing issues before us today, including extending the Children's Health Insurance Program for more than 104,000 Hoosier children, funding our military, and lifting the burden of … Continue Reading
January 20, 2018
Young Statement on Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young issued the following statement regarding the government shutdown. He will be donating his salary to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation until the government reopens. "When given the opportunity to extend the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for more than 104,000 Hoosier children, provide for our servicemembers, lift the burden of the job-killing medical device tax, and keep government functions operating, some of my colleagues took a … Continue Reading
January 19, 2018
VIDEO: Young Speaks in Support of Life Affirming Principles Coinciding with March for Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) met with Hoosiers who traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 45th annual March for Life. Prior to the march, Senator Young delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for passage of the legislation he co-sponsored, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would protect unborn children at 20 weeks post-fertilization. "The United States is one of only seven countries in the world that allows abortions after 20 weeks - a … Continue Reading
January 18, 2018
VIDEO: Young Advocates for Affordable and Accessible Education During First of Several Higher Education Hearings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) renewed his call for affordable and accessible education for all Hoosiers. Today's hearing was the first in a series over the coming weeks focused on improving and reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. Senator Young highlighted the impact of student loan debt and the need for innovative education financing options, such as income share … Continue Reading
