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Young & Durbin celebrate congressional approval for congenital heart futures act
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have announced 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 approximately 2.5 million Americans living with congenital heart disease (CHD).
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Senate passes resolution recognizing 120th anniversary of BBBS
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. It also supports the continuation and expansion of BBBS programs.
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Young, Peters introduce bill to modernize federal agency data management
U.S. Senators Todd Young and Gary Peters have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at modernizing data management practices within federal agencies. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the Chief Data Officers (CDO) Council and mandate an examination of current data management methods to enhance data quality, access, and transparency. This effort is intended to improve government services and potentially reduce costs.
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Bipartisan chips permitting reform bill passes Congress
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have expressed their approval following the House of Representatives' passage of the Building Chips in America Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to streamline federal permitting processes for microchip manufacturing projects while maintaining protections for clean air and water. The bill now awaits the President's signature to become law.
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Senate passes End Tuberculosis Now Act introduced by Senator Todd Young
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) as a foreign assistance goal for the United States. The bipartisan bill aims to enhance U.S. and international coordination in research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB, one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. The legislation seeks to modernize U.S. engagement in the global effort to end TB by 2035.
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Young introduces STRATEGIC Act 2024 aimed at countering China's influence
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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Republican senators criticize VP Harris over federal broadband initiative management
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and a group of Republican senators sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the 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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Senate Republicans propose bill to enhance protection for US energy 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 current criminal penalties to include vandalism, tampering with, or disrupting the operations or construction of pipelines that transport oil and gas in the U.S.
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Bipartisan group urges Education Department for delay on gainful employment rule compliance
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. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) have introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. The legislation aims to increase scrutiny on foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries, particularly focusing on purchases by nations such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
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Senators introduce bill to repeal Biden administration's housing energy mandate
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) recently introduced the HOUSE Act, a bill aimed at repealing a Biden Administration mandate related to energy standards that they argue will significantly increase the cost of certain new homes.
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Young applauds committee passage of Healthcare Cybersecurity Act
U.S. Senator Todd Young has commended the passage of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation he co-introduced with Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), by the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee earlier this month.
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Young recognizes Hoosier students completing summer internships in Washington
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recognized Hoosier students who participated in the second session of his summer internship program in Washington, D.C. The students assisted with daily activities and special projects related to legislation, communications, and constituent services.
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Young, Casey introduce bill supporting grandparent caregivers
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Bob Casey (D-Penn.) have introduced the bipartisan Informing Grandfamilies Act, aimed at connecting grandparents raising grandchildren with existing resources.
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Senator Young comments on SK hynix receiving federal incentives
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce's announcement that SK hynix will receive up to $450 million in proposed federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act. The funding aims to establish a high-bandwidth-memory advanced packaging fabrication and research and development facility in West Lafayette.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to expand access to affordable childcare
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has introduced legislation aimed at increasing working families' access to quality, affordable child care. Joining him in this effort are Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.). The proposed Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Act of 2024 seeks to enhance child care services, expand the supply of child care providers, and improve the program to better support families and providers.
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to boost investment in rural affordable housing
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), along with U.S. Representatives Darrin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Dan Kildee (D-MI-08), have introduced legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code. The proposed amendment aims to clarify that Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can participate in partnerships crucial for low-income housing investments.
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Senators urge Biden Administration to expedite weapon deliveries to Israel
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 46 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration, protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran and to deliver the necessary weapons systems to Israel.
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Young praises Commerce Committee passage of artificial intelligence bills
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) expressed approval following the passage of several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives he championed by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Senator Young comments on prisoner swap involving American detainees
Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a statement regarding the release of American citizens who were wrongfully detained in Russia.