US Senator Todd Young (in)
Recent News About US Senator Todd Young (in)
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Bipartisan group urges reauthorization of Special Diabetes Program funding
U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana has joined a bipartisan coalition of 55 senators in urging Senate leadership to reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).
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Lawmakers urge Biden to address China's suspension of intercountry adoptions
U.S. Senator Todd Young and U.S. Representative Erin Houchin, along with over 100 members of Congress, have called on President Biden to advocate for American families affected by China's decision to halt most intercountry adoptions.
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Senators oppose Palestinian move to suspend Israel from UN General Assembly
U.S. Senators Todd Young and Ted Cruz have expressed opposition to a Palestinian initiative to suspend Israel from participating in the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
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Bipartisan bill aims to hold Georgian officials accountable
Ahead of Georgia's parliamentary elections on October 26, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has joined a bipartisan effort to hold Georgian officials accountable for corruption and human rights abuses.
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Senators question SBA on handling of disaster relief resources
U.S. Senators Todd Young, Joni Ernst, Tim Scott, and James Risch have expressed concerns over the Small Business Administration's (SBA) handling of disaster resources. The senators are questioning the agency after it announced a shortage of funds for disaster relief.
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Senators urge action on securing vital undersea cables from foreign threats
U.S. Senators Todd Young and Chris Murphy have addressed a letter to President Biden, raising concerns about the security of undersea communications and energy cables. These cables are critical for international internet traffic and financial transactions, with more than 95% of such traffic relying on them.
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Senate passes resolution for National 4-H Week from October 7-12, 2024
The United States Senate has unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution to designate October 7-12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week." The resolution was introduced by Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun of Indiana, along with Senator John Boozman of Arkansas.
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Senate Republicans condemn Iran-backed Hamas on attack anniversary
U.S. Senator Todd Young, alongside his Senate Republican colleagues, marked the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel by condemning Iran-backed Hamas. The group expressed support for Israel's survival and called for the release of American hostages.
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NFIB honors Senator Todd Young with Guardian of Small Business Award
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has honored U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana with the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award, its highest legislative accolade. The award recognizes lawmakers who have consistently supported small businesses through their voting records.
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Bipartisan bill aims to boost domestic processing of critical minerals
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) have introduced the bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act. The bill aims to establish a pilot program under the Department of Energy to support domestic critical mineral processing projects.
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Congress passes Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act awaiting President's signature
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have commended the congressional passage of their Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act, which now awaits the President's signature to become law. This legislation aims to extend funding for public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on improving survival rates, preventing premature death and disability, and enhancing the quality of life for the 2.5 million Americans living with congenital heart disease (CHD).
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Senate passes resolution recognizing 120th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters
The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the 120th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS). The resolution, led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), commends BBBS for its work in mentoring young Americans and strengthening communities across the nation. It also supports the continuation and expansion of BBBS programs.
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Bipartisan bill aims to modernize federal agency data management
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing federal agencies' data management practices. The proposed bill seeks to extend the Chief Data Officers (CDO) Council, which was initially established by the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. The new legislation mandates that the Council evaluate federal data management practices to improve data quality, access, and transparency.
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Congress passes bipartisan chips permitting reform bill
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have commended the House of Representatives for passing their bipartisan legislation, the Building Chips in America Act. This bill aims to streamline federal permitting processes for microchip manufacturing projects while ensuring protections for clean air and water remain intact. The legislation now awaits the President's signature to become law.
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Senate passes End Tuberculosis Now Act aimed at eradicating TB globally by 2035
Yesterday, the United States Senate unanimously passed the End Tuberculosis Now Act, legislation introduced by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) to prioritize the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in U.S. foreign assistance. By enhancing coordination and prioritization of research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, this bipartisan legislation aims to advance and modernize U.S. engagement in the global effort to eradicate TB by 2035.
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U.S. senators introduce STRATEGIC Act 2024 targeting competition with China
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced the STRATEGIC Act 2024. This legislation aims to position the United States and its allies for success in strategic competition against China.
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Senators criticize VP Harris over handling of federal broadband initiatives
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and a group of Republican senators have sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the alleged mismanagement of federal broadband initiatives. In 2021, President Biden tasked the Vice President with leading the Administration’s effort to expand broadband services to rural, unserved communities. The $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has yet to connect a single person to the internet.
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Senator Young introduces bill targeting eco-terrorism against U.S. pipelines
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has collaborated with fellow Senate Commerce Committee Republicans to introduce the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act. This legislation aims to protect American energy infrastructure from attacks or threats by expanding criminal penalties for vandalism, tampering, or disrupting pipeline operations or construction.
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Bipartisan group urges Education Department for extended compliance period on transparency rules
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requesting a delay in the institutional reporting deadline for the new Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) regulations to July 2025.
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Bill introduced to protect U.S. farmland from foreign adversaries
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 today in Washington. The bill aims to enhance scrutiny over foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries, with a focus on purchases by countries such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.