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Senate passes Young-Kaine bill repealing Iraq war authorizations

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) have welcomed the Senate's approval of their bipartisan bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq.

By E. A. Duncan | Oct 9, 2025

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Young joins GOP senators urging FDA review of generic mifepristone approval

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and most Republican senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug...

By K. P. Abernathy | Oct 9, 2025

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Senator Todd Young comments on Gaza peace plan negotiations

By K. P. Abernathy | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young issued a statement in response to the announcement of a Gaza peace plan.

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Senator Todd Young voices concerns over Caribbean War Powers Resolution

By K. P. Abernathy | Oct 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement following the Senate's vote on the Caribbean War Powers Resolution.

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Bipartisan group introduces PIPELINE Safety Act to reauthorize federal oversight

By K. P. Abernathy | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025.

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Senate passes bipartisan resolution for National 4-H Week

By E. A. Duncan | Oct 7, 2025

The United States Senate has unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution to designate October 5-11, 2025, as “National 4-H Week.” The measure was introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), with support from more than...

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Senator Todd Young issues statement on second anniversary of Hamas attack in Israel

By E. A. Duncan | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young has issued a statement on the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.

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Senators urge EPA to prioritize domestic biofuels in new renewable fuel rules

By G. D. Miranda | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana, along with a bipartisan group of senators and representatives, has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize its proposed rule regarding imported Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and...

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Senator Todd Young discusses federal government shutdown on Bloomberg TV

By G. D. Miranda | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) appeared on Bloomberg TV to address the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Senator Young backs bill to set safety rules for lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes

By K. P. Abernathy | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has joined as a cosponsor of the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, a bill aimed at improving safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and other micromobility...

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Senator Todd Young urges action as federal government enters first shutdown in seven years

By E. A. Duncan | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a statement following the Senate's failure to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which would have extended current government funding for seven weeks and prevented a shutdown. “The...

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Indiana lawmakers seek increased federal funds for rural health transformation

By E. A. Duncan | Sep 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, along with U.S. Representative Rudy Yakym and other members of the Indiana congressional delegation, have sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for...

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Senator Todd Young appears in TV report on rising cargo theft concerns

By K. P. Abernathy | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, was recently featured in an Investigate TV report that focused on the rising problem of cargo theft...

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Senator Young visits Corn Island Shipyard amid rising support for shipbuilding legislation

By E. A. Duncan | Sep 23, 2025

On Monday, U.S. Senator Todd Young visited Corn Island Shipyard in Spencer County, Indiana, to observe its operations and the work of its employees who build custom barges.

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Young and Gallego propose raising IRA withdrawal limit for first-time homebuyers

By K. P. Abernathy | Sep 22, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have introduced the Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act, which aims to assist Americans seeking to purchase their first home by increasing the allowable tax-exempt withdrawal from...

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Senator Todd Young opposes Senate Democrats’ proposal affecting Indiana energy regulations

By K. P. Abernathy | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor to oppose a resolution from Senate Democrats that aimed to reinstate previous limits on Indiana’s power plants.

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Senate Republicans urge continued European pressure on Iran following renewed sanctions

By K. P. Abernathy | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and most Senate Republicans in sending a letter to European foreign ministers, expressing support for the recent decision by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to...

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Young and Peters introduce Brake for Kids Act targeting illegal school bus passings

By K. P. Abernathy | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Brake for Kids Act, a bill aimed at increasing public awareness about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses.

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Senators Young and Kaine praise House vote to end outdated Iraq war authorizations

By G. D. Miranda | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq, a move supported by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.).

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Senator Todd Young discusses legislation on shipbuilding, agriculture, and national security

By K. I. Blackburn | Sep 6, 2025

Senator Todd Young highlighted his recent work on shipbuilding in Indiana, legislative responses to China's fishing practices through the HARPOON Act, and new bills supporting food security from September 4-6, 2025.