Senator Todd Young, Republican from Indiana

Todd Young

Senator · Indiana · Republican

Todd Young

Senate Floor

Recent comments in the Senate

Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to my longtime chief of staff John Connell during his last week of session in the U.S. Senate—or, as John fondly refers to it, the "House of Lords." Since I was first sworn into the House of Representatives in 2011, John has served as my chief of staff. But he is much more than that—a trusted adviser, a talented strategist, an effective leader of our team, and a confidant. John is also a friend.
Recognizing John Connell··Share
Mr. President, since the beginning of this year, there has been a lot of conversation both here in Washington and around the country about the future of American involvement in Venezuela and how that relates to the War Powers Act. So, as we head into the recess and as my colleagues head back to their respective States and to other locales, I just wanted to take a minute and update my constituents on how this U.S. Senator is approaching the situation. First, I want to reiterate that I support President Trump's decision to bring Nicolas Maduro to justice for his many crimes.
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Biography
Todd Young began his career as a U.S. Marine, bringing a disciplined and service-oriented approach to public office. Elected as U.S. Senator for Indiana in 2016, he focuses on economic growth, national security, and supporting veterans. Young played a key role in crafting the CHIPS and Science Act to boost American manufacturing and serves on the Senate Finance Committee. He is recognized for building bipartisan coalitions to advance innovation and job creation. Senator Young approaches his work with a commitment to pragmatic solutions that reflect the needs and values of Hoosiers.
Education
  • J.D., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
    2005
  • M.A. in American History, School of Advanced Study, University of London, UK
    2001
  • M.B.A., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
    2000
  • B.S. in Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
    1995
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2017–Present

    Senator from Indiana. 2 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    2011–2017

    Represented Indiana's 9th congressional district for 3 terms.

  • Attorney, Tucker and Tucker, Pc

    2005–09

  • Management Consultant, Crowe Chizek

    2003–05

Policy Focus
Health7%
Taxation7%
Agriculture and Food6%
Commerce5%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Todd Young's record in Congress.

  • CHIPS and Science Act

    Co-sponsored and helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research.

  • Support for Veterans

    Led bipartisan efforts to expand access to mental health care and resources for veterans.

  • COVID-19 Relief Funding

    Advocated for and secured federal COVID-19 relief funding for Indiana hospitals and small businesses.

  • Opioid Crisis Legislation

    Co-authored bills aimed at improving opioid addiction treatment and prevention programs.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Senate Committee on Finance

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