Press Releases
Young and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis and Civil War in Yemen
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation, S.J.Res.55, to pressure the Saudi government to end the civil war in Yemen and to take additional steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis there.Senators Young and Shaheen said, "Ending the civil war in Yemen and reducing suffering there represent key U.S. humanitarian and strategic goals, and that is what … Continue Reading
March 09, 2018
Young Urges President Trump to Continue Maximum Pressure Campaign on North Korea
Washington, DC - As a high-level delegation from the Republic of Korea is visiting Washington to discuss their recent visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined several of his colleagues on a letter urging President Trump "to continue to vigorously implement the maximum pressure campaign" against the DPRK until the goal of "complete, verifiable, and irreversible dismantlement of the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programs" is … Continue Reading
March 08, 2018
Young Cosponsors School Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) this week helped introduce two bills to improve school safety. The School Safety & Mental Health Services Improvement Act and the Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act of 2018 will help improve school safety infrastructure, resources, and procedures to prevent school violence."We must ensure our schools have the resources needed to keep students safe and prevent another horrible tragedy like Parkland from … Continue Reading
March 08, 2018
Young Statement on Tariff Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the President's tariff announcement:"While I appreciate that the administration took a step in the right direction and recognized the importance of trade with Mexico and Canada for manufacturers in Indiana, we must ensure global supply chains with other strategic partners remain open as well. I will keep working with Hoosier stakeholders and the administration to address the core issue of Chinese … Continue Reading
March 08, 2018
PHOTOS: Young Speaks with Hoosier CTE Students in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke at the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) reception this week to commend students and educators for their role in helping elevate the importance of career and technical education (CTE). Hoosier students visiting Washington attended the event, including members of Indiana's HOSA chapter, a student organization for future health professionals. "Career and technical education is a tremendous opportunity for students and … Continue Reading
March 07, 2018
PHOTOS: Young, Donnelly Congratulate Hoosier Students as Delegates of US Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) congratulated Matthew Foresy of Granger, Ind. and Connor Meyer of Munster, Ind. for being recognized as delegates of the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) during the 56th annual USSYP Washington Week. While in Washington D.C., Matthew and Connor joined other high schoolers from across the country to participate in week-long activities involving learning about the role and function of all branches of … Continue Reading
March 07, 2018
Young: Banking Reform Bill Helps Indiana Small Businesses and Community Lenders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) is keeping his promise to roll back harmful Dodd-Frank financial regulations by supporting the bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S.2155, which is being debated on the Senate floor this week. Small businesses employ nearly one-half of the private workforce in Indiana. While small businesses rely on credit unions and community banks in order to expand and hire more workers, many credit unions and … Continue Reading
March 06, 2018
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
