Mr. President, Americans are aware that many of the products we buy and sell in this country are manufactured in China, but fewer may know that most of the Chinese goods come across the ocean and into our ports on Chinese ships--whether they are flying the Chinese flag, whether they are owned or operated by Chinese companies, or are even built in Chinese shipyards. But what may come as a shock is that those same ships could also carry deadly weapons. That is right.
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Todd Young
Senator · Indiana · Republican
Todd Young
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, Russia has been condemned for years, but what it has not yet faced is a cost high enough to change its course. Senator Lindsey Graham understood that. The bill he left us, his final legislative legacy, does not stop at symbolic penalties or mere gestures. It is a strategy. It is a strategy to impose real costs on those sustaining Russia's war machine. Lindsey, who was a friend of mine, understood what it would take. Not another statement of outrage, but a serious plan, a plan to make continuing this war more costly than ending it.
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of a truly one-of-a-kind Hoosier Carol Mitchell Popp Bennett, who passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Indianapolis in 1930 and raised in the wake of the Great Depression on a small family farm, Carol quickly found a creative outlet in making marionettes and puppets. Her passion, creativity, and skills created ample opportunities: By high school, she led a statewide tour of puppet shows, and she produced a children's television show on a local Bloomington affiliate during her studies at Indiana University.
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, IN2005
- M.A. in American History, School of Advanced Study, University of London, UK2001
- M.B.A., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL2000
- B.S. in Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD1995
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2017–PresentSenator from Indiana. 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2011–2017Represented Indiana's 9th congressional district for 3 terms.
Attorney, Tucker and Tucker, Pc
2005–09Management 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
View details →- 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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