U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.)
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Young, Ernst introduce bill promoting safe contraception without funding abortions
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) have introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, a legislative effort aimed at enhancing access to safe contraception for women and families while ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not allocated to fund abortions.
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Senator Young criticizes President Biden's new executive order on immigration
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a statement today regarding President Joe Biden’s recent executive order on immigration.
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Senator Todd Young reflects on honoring fallen heroes
WASHINGTON – The following column by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) is available for publication:
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Senate Republicans introduce resolution against ATF firearm dealer rule
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 43 other Senate Republicans in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. The resolution aims to nullify the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ rule on the definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms, which they argue contradicts existing law and congressional intent.
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Senate committee advances two bipartisan health bills introduced by Sen. Todd Young
On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young expressed his approval following the passage of two health-related bills by the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee. The Congenital Heart Futures Authorization Act and the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act received bipartisan support.
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Young, Padilla introduce bipartisan bills linking biotech advancements with national security
On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), both commissioners on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), introduced a bipartisan package of bills aimed at safeguarding America’s food security and agricultural supply chains, which are deemed critical to national security.
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Senate passes bipartisan bill promoting peaceful resolution in Tibet-China dispute
On May 23, 2024, the United States Senate unanimously passed the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act. This bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to promote a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Tibet and China.
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Senator Young joins call against Biden's $147 billion student loan transfer plan
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has joined a bicameral letter urging the Department of Education to withdraw its latest proposal to transfer student loan debt onto American taxpayers. The proposed rule, according to lawmakers, will cost Americans an additional $147 billion and could bring the total student loan debt transferred to taxpayers up to $1 trillion.
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Senators urge DOJ and FTC probe into exclusion of Andretti-Cadillac from Formula One
On May 21, 2024, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged the Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the exclusion of Andretti Formula Racing, LLC (“Team Andretti-Cadillac”) from entering the Formula One (F1) Championship series. The American racing team, backed by General Motors, met all requirements set by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) but was denied entry by F1's commercial arm.
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Young and Klobuchar introduce bill to cover military applicant medical costs
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing medical costs for civilians applying to join the armed services. The Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act would authorize the Department of Defense to reimburse applicants for co-pays up to $100 for visits to civilian medical providers that are part of the military application process.
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Senator Young commemorates 100th anniversary of Notre Dame vs. KKK confrontation
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recently commemorated the 100th anniversary of a historic confrontation known as Notre Dame vs. the KKK. This event, which took place from May 17-19, 1924, saw students from the University of Notre Dame standing up against the Ku Klux Klan's attempt to intimidate Catholics in South Bend.
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Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group releases roadmap for AI policy
The Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, consisting of Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), has released a comprehensive roadmap for artificial intelligence policy in the United States Senate.
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Senators introduce bill to protect charitable donors' privacy
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) have introduced the Protecting Charitable Giving Act, aimed at preventing the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors to nonprofit organizations. The proposed legislation seeks to bolster existing privacy protections and increase penalties for the disclosure of sensitive taxpayer data.
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Senate passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to "Dustoff Crews
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has expressed his approval for the Senate's passage of a bipartisan bill aimed at collectively awarding a group of Vietnam War veterans, known as "Dustoff Crews," with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Senate passes FAA Reauthorization Act focused on safety, technology advancements
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, lauded the Senate's approval of the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
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Senate Republicans introduce resolution against withholding weapons for Israel
On May 13, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) along with the majority of the Senate Republican conference introduced a Senate resolution condemning any action by the Biden Administration to withhold or restrict weapons for Israel.
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Senators introduce NOPE Act to limit US funding to UN
On May 11, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and 24 Senate colleagues introduced the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act. This legislation aims to update existing funding prohibitions that would prompt the United States to withdraw assistance to entities that grant additional rights and privileges to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
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Senators introduce resolution to mark National Fentanyl Awareness Day
On May 7, 2024, U.S. Senator Todd Young and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues introduced a resolution to designate the day as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This bipartisan initiative aims to highlight and educate the public about the dangers posed by counterfeit fentanyl pills.
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Young, Colleagues Demand Biden Administration Reject “Unacceptable” WHO Agreements
In a recent development, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and the Senate Republican conference have taken a firm stance by sending a letter to President Biden, urging his Administration to withdraw support for two international agreements under consideration at the World Health Assembly (WHA). The agreements in question aim to grant more authority to the World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially weaken United States sovereignty.The letter emphasizes concerns over the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as a failure that caused lasting harm to the...
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Young, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children from the devastating effects of lead poisoning. The proposed act would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to update its lead poisoning prevention measures to align with modern science.Senator Todd Young emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “All children deserve the opportunity to grow up without the fear of harmful toxins in their home. The Lead-Safe Housing...