Press Releases
What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Young's American Innovation and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Job creators and industry trade associations in Indiana and across the country are voicing support for S. 866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) last month, would support research and development (R&D) investments by innovative companies across Indiana and the United States.R&D tax incentives help job creators to invest in … Continue Reading
April 20, 2023
Young, Colleagues Demand NTIA Remove Liberal Wish-List Items From Its Broadband Funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a group of Senate colleagues in sending a letter to National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson expressing concerns with the $42.45 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).“In order to fulfill Congress’ goal of providing broadband connectivity to unserved Americans, NTIA must address … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Peace Corps Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Peace Corps for the first time in over two decades. Passed unanimously out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last year, the bipartisan legislation raises Peace Corps Volunteers’ readjustment allowance, expedites return-to-service opportunities for those impacted by COVID-19 and … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023
Young Outlines Steps to Address Fentanyl Epidemic, Protect Young Americans
**Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech.** WASHINGTON, D.C. –– U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the rapidly increasing number of young Americans tragically losing their lives to drug overdoses and outlined steps to address the fentanyl epidemic.“This crisis knows no region, no class, no party. No American family is immune from it,” said Young. “We cannot let the deaths of so many young … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023
Young Sharing Hoosier Sweets with Colleagues in Senate Candy Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) is offering his colleagues Hoosier sweets as the new occupant of the Senate's "candy desk." The desk is a Senate tradition since the 1960s, and the senator who sits at the desk is responsible for ensuring it is stocked with sweets from the senator's home state. The contents of the candy desk are available to all senators regardless of political affiliation. The desk is located on the Republican side of the Senate … Continue Reading
April 10, 2023
Indiana Delegation Supports Governor's Request for Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON –– U.S. Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun, along with Representatives Frank Mrvan (Ind.-01), Rudy Yakym (Ind.-02), Jim Banks (Ind.-03), Jim Baird (Ind.-04), Victoria Spartz (Ind.-05), André Carson (Ind.-06), Greg Pence (Ind.-07), Larry Bucshon (Ind.-08), and Erin Houchin (Ind.-09) wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Governor Eric Holcomb’s request for a major disaster declaration for Johnson, Morgan, and Sullivan counties due to severe … Continue Reading
April 10, 2023
Members of Indiana Congressional Delegation Advocate for Clean Hydrogen Hub
Washington, DC – Members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation recently sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Energy expressing support for the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen proposal for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs funding opportunity. The letter highlights that “the Midwest provides workforce opportunities in all areas of the hydrogen value chain, including higher education and specialized workers,” and that “with robust and well-established … Continue Reading
April 06, 2023
Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Law Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would provide local law enforcement agencies with additional federal resources to hire more officers and make communities throughout America safer. The Invest to Protect Act would create a special grant program within the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to … Continue Reading
April 05, 2023
Young, Schatz Call on FCC to Expedite Rollout of Next Generation TV, Support Local Broadcasting
WASHINGTON –– U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a bipartisan group of 28 senators in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expedite the continued rollout of the Next Generation Television (Next Gen TV) standard. In a detailed letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the lawmakers urged the expedited rollout of Next Gen TV to help broadcasters continue to provide quality local news and support an improved … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
Young, Carper Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Promote the U.S. Digital Economy and Digital Trade
WASHINGTON –– Last week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) were joined by a group of colleagues to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution outlining the importance of the U.S. digital economy and the need for greater U.S. leadership on digital trade negotiations with like-minded countries. “In today’s hyper-connected world, the U.S. finds itself at a critical moment,” said Senator Young. “Digital … Continue Reading
April 03, 2023
Young Introduces Bills to Combat the Fentanyl Epidemic
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Senate colleaguesintroduced two new bills to help combat the fentanyl epidemic affecting communities in Indiana and across the nation. Currently, drug overdoses, largely due to fentanyl, are the leading cause of death among young adults 18 to 45 years old. The Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, introduced by Senators Young, Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and Roger Marshall … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
Young, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Don't Weaponize the IRS Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) joined a group of colleagues in introducing a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from being used as a political weapon against conservative non-profit groups. From 2010 to 2012, the IRS spent over two years systematically targeting conservative tax-exempt groups. The Trump Administration released a final rule in May 2020 that prevented the IRS from targeting certain tax-exempt groups based on … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Young Applauds Senate Confirmation of Judge Matthew Brookman for Southern District of Indiana
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate unanimously confirmed Judge Matthew Brookman to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana last night. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced his support for Judge Brookman earlier this year and introduced him at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in January. “Judge Brookman has the right experience and judgment for this critical position,”said Senator Young. “Since his nomination … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Young, Lankford Introduce Legislation to Support U.S. Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act, legislation that would make permanent a provision in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that allowed businesses to fully expense new investments, including machinery and equipment, in the year of purchase. That provision began to phase out starting at the end of 2022 and expires at the end of 2026. “Allowing American businesses … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
Young Votes for Resolution Overturning Biden Administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with a bipartisan majority of senators in voting for a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval that overturns President Biden’s overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The legislation passed the Senate 53-43 after passing the House of Representatives earlier this month. It now goes to the President’s desk. “The EPA’s decision to rewrite the WOTUS rule … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
VIDEO: Young Calls on Senate to Pass AUMF Repeal Bill Before Final Vote
**Click here or above to watch Senator Young’s floor speech.** WASHINGTON – This morning, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor and urged passage of his bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs), formally ending the Gulf and Iraq wars. The final vote will occur today. To watch Senator Young’s full remarks, click here.Senator Young’s full remarks, as prepared for … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
Young, Kaine Applaud Passage of Their Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 AUMFs, Formally End Gulf & Iraq Wars
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars. The legislation passed the Senate 66 to 30. Today’s vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs comes after the 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom and marks the first time … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
Young, Hassan Introduce Bill to Support Child Care Affordability for Working Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to affordable child care for families with parents working nontraditional hours. The After Hours Child Care Act would support expanding existing child care programs, or establishing new facilities in some cases, so parents can remain in the workforce and provide for their families while working outside of the traditional work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
Young Introduces Bill to Develop Innovative Materials Critical to Our National Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced bipartisan legislation to include quantum molecular simulations and modeling in federal scientific research to ensure U.S. industries can take advantage of emerging technologies. The Quantum in Practice Act would modify the federal definition of “quantum information science” to include quantum modeling and simulation. By modernizing the federal definition, this bill would … Continue Reading
March 24, 2023
VIDEO: Young Discusses China's Economic Coercion During CSIS Event
**Click here or above to watch the video.** WASHINGTON – Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered remarks during an event yesterday hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) focused on countering China’s economic coercion. “The Chinese Communist Party thinks it can drive a wedge between our allies and partners by using economic intimidation or by harming economies through opaque, … Continue Reading
