Press Releases

February 28, 2023

Young Reintroduces Legislation to Promote Competition, Protect Taxpayer Dollars in Government Contracting

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with 18 of his Senate colleagues, reintroduced the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA), which would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. This legislation would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase workforce competition, lower government construction costs, and save taxpayer dollars. “The Fair and Open Competition Act is … Continue Reading


February 27, 2023

Young Completes Jobs and Security Tour, Says Hoosiers Prepared to Lead on National Security

Indianapolis, Ind. - Last week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) traveled across the state on his Jobs, Innovation, and Security Tour and met with Hoosiers to discuss how Indiana is positioned as a leader in areas important to our national security. Stops on Young's tour included NSWC Crane, New Albany, Fishers, West Lafayette, South Bend, and Fort Wayne. "I am excited about all of the innovative ways Hoosiers are contributing to our national security. Indiana is already a leader in the 21st … Continue Reading


February 16, 2023

Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Ukraine Genocide Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Ben Cardin (D- Md.) joined their Senate Foreign Relations colleagues in reintroducing a resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine, which include forced deportations to Russia and the purposeful killing of Ukrainian civilians in mass atrocities, as constituting a genocide against the people of Ukraine.  “I’ve met with Ukrainian mothers, wives, and soldiers who have suffered in … Continue Reading


February 16, 2023

Senate Passes Young Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), co-chairs of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, recognizing February 2023 as CTE Month. The resolution was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 72 senators.   “Supporting workforce training for Hoosiers and Americans is vital to preparing for the jobs of … Continue Reading


February 16, 2023

Young, Coons Resolution Establishing National FFA Week Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to establish February 18-25, 2023 as National FFA Week. The resolution was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 58 senators. The resolution highlights the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders by providing educational and career opportunities to students, and also celebrates the … Continue Reading


February 15, 2023

Young, Finance Committee Republicans Committed to Protecting Hardworking Taxpayers from Heavy-Handed IRS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee in reintroducing a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to squeeze more revenue out of hardworking taxpayers who earn less than $400,000 per year. "Our bill would prevent the IRS from using its new funding to increase enforcement on Hoosier families and small … Continue Reading


February 15, 2023

Young Joins Fox News to Discuss Latest on Aerial Objects and China’s Spy Balloon

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the U.S. response to China's spy balloon and the latest information on other objects shot down by the U.S. military over the past week. **Click here or above to watch the full interview.** During the interview, Senator Young called on President Biden to provide answers to the American people about the situation. "What the … Continue Reading


February 15, 2023

Young Commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday and Hoosier Roots

**Click here or above to watch the full floor speech.** WASHINGTON, D.C. - To commemorate the 214th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about how Lincoln's Hoosier roots forged his character. To watch the full floor speech, click here. Senator Young's full remarks, as prepared for delivery: During the Civil War, Walt Whitman took stock of Abraham Lincoln's appearance. The President had a face, the poet wrote, … Continue Reading


February 10, 2023

Young, Colleagues Introduce Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined 22 of their colleagues in introducing a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution to force the President and Congress to enact annual balanced budgets. The joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish requirements for the submission and approval of annual balanced budgets, including guidelines regarding exceeding spending caps and raising taxes. Similar resolutions were … Continue Reading


February 09, 2023

Young, Braun, Yakym Celebrate AM General Receiving Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Contract

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) celebrated the announcement that AM General - headquartered in South Bend - received a contract worth up to $8.6 billion for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) follow-on production. The vehicles will be built at the company's Mishawaka Manufacturing Campus in Indiana. "For years, AM General has been a leading contributor to Indiana's economy and to our national … Continue Reading


February 09, 2023

Young Joins CNN’s The Lead to Discuss Repealing Outdated Gulf and Iraq War Authorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), tonight joined CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss their bipartisan legislation to repeal the outdated and unnecessary 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and ensure Congress fulfills its constitutional responsibility of deciding whether and when to send our servicemembers into harm's way. ** Click here or above to watch my interview on CNN.** Excerpts of … Continue Reading


February 09, 2023

Young, Kaine, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Repeal 1991 and 2002 AUMFs, Formally Ending Gulf and Iraq Wars

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), and Tom Cole (R-OK-04) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs), to formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars, and to reassert Congress' Constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our servicemembers into harm's way. The 1991 and 2002 … Continue Reading


February 08, 2023

Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Promote Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) joined Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen the United States’ policy to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Tibet and the PRC.   The Promoting a Resolution to the … Continue Reading


February 08, 2023

Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Counter Economic Coercion of Allies and Partners

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) reintroduced the Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023 to provide meaningful support to partners and allies facing economic bullying and retaliation from foreign adversaries. The bill would equip the president with new tools to reduce the impact of economic coercion by strengthening trade and commerce ties with partners on an expedited basis. As some nations around the world continue to … Continue Reading


February 08, 2023

Young, Menendez Reintroduce End Tuberculosis Now Act

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, re-introduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to make the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) a foreign assistance priority for the United States. By improving U.S. and international coordination and prioritization of research and diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of one of the world’s deadliest infectious … Continue Reading


February 07, 2023

Young Announces State of the Union Guest: Purdue President Dr. Mung Chiang

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that Purdue University President Dr. Mung Chiang will attend tonight's State of the Union address as his guest. On January 1, 2023, Dr. Chiang became the thirteenth President of Purdue University. He previously served as the Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Purdue and the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering. Dr. Chiang also previously served as the Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. … Continue Reading


February 06, 2023

Young, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Ensure American Students Remain Globally Competitive

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)last week reintroduced their Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that American students have access to quality international and foreign language education programs that meet the needs of our nation and help our students remain globally competitive. "Our higher education institutions must train students to be globally competitive, and that starts … Continue Reading


February 03, 2023

Senators Young, Casey, Capito Reintroduce Bill to Support Child Care Workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) re-introduced their Early Educators Apprenticeship Act to support apprenticeships in early childhood education. Apprenticeships are an innovative way to address the challenges of costly expenses and staffing that plague the child care industry due to lack of available educators. Increasing the number of quality child care educators will also help reduce the strains of child care costs … Continue Reading


February 03, 2023

Young, Colleagues Introduce Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and 44 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while still abiding by that state's laws. "The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act will protect the constitutional rights of Hoosier gun owners by ensuring any individual who … Continue Reading


February 02, 2023

Young, Senators Formally Challenge Biden WOTUS Rule Through Congressional Review Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined all 48 of his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of … Continue Reading

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