North Indy News

Senator Todd Young, Chairman of the Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee and U.S. Senator from Indiana, recently addressed several key policy issues in a series of posts on his official Twitter account.

On October 20, 2025, Senator Young expressed appreciation for state leaders involved in infrastructure, stating, "Thanks to Hoosier leaders in road construction for a good conversation this morning about Indiana’s infrastructure. I look forward to working on the next surface transportation reauthorization bill as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Subcommittee in the Senate."

Later that day, he commented on an international agreement regarding mineral resources: "Glad to see this agreement with a trusted ally to help bolster our critical minerals supply chain and counter China’s influence." The United States has increasingly focused on securing critical minerals through partnerships with allied nations in order to reduce dependence on China for these resources.

On October 21, 2025, amid an ongoing government shutdown, Senator Young highlighted the continued service of federal employees and military personnel. He wrote, "Our troops and other essential federal employees continue to show up and do their jobs during this government shutdown manufactured by Senate Democrats. I’m working with @SenRonJohnson to ensure these hard-working Americans are paid, as they deserve." Government shutdowns have historically led to concerns about timely compensation for federal workers and military members.

Senator Young's posts reflect his engagement with infrastructure policy, national security issues related to mineral supply chains, and efforts to support federal employees during periods of political gridlock.