This project will create good-paying jobs, strengthen our national and economic security, and ensure the technologies of the future are developed and manufactured here in the United States.
Todd Young
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Todd Christopher Young is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Indiana since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Young has focused on various issues including economic growth, national security, and healthcare reform during his tenure in the Senate. He has been involved in legislative efforts aimed at improving the business climate in Indiana and supporting veterans' services.
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August 30, 2026
However, China’s rise in biotechnology and the growing risks of antimicrobial resistance present new challenges to the United States.
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by number of sources- China’s distant water fishing fleet continues to disrupt global and regional fishing economies.3 sources2026young.senate.gov
- Apprenticeships equip individuals with sustainable skills to advance their careers and offer employers job-ready workers, but too many businesses still face barriers to launching or scaling these programs.2 sources2026young.senate.gov
- “Quantum technologies promise to dramatically transform every industry and sector of our economy and revolutionize our technological capabilities.2 sources2026young.senate.gov
- Congress should pass the SHIPS Act without delay.2 sources2026young.senate.gov
- America is a land of opportunity, not a land of aristocracy.2 sources2026young.senate.gov
- Too many Hoosiers know the frustration of trying to resolve an issue with the IRS and getting stuck in bureaucratic red tape.2 sources2026young.senate.gov
I was proud to help make this investment possible through the CHIPS and Science Act, and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have on Hoosiers and our country for decades to come.
Quantum applications promise to dramatically transform every industry and sector of our economy and revolutionize our technological capabilities.
SK hynix’s historic investment in West Lafayette is further proof that Indiana is leading the way in rebuilding America’s semiconductor industry.
This federal assistance is much needed and will strengthen ongoing local and state efforts.
The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub is part of the larger vision I had when I first introduced the Tech Hub concept in legislation in 2020.
Just as we face the threat of China’s rise in biotechnology, antimicrobial resistance has become a growing public health crisis in recent years."
Our federal small business programs exist for that purpose: to help hardworking entrepreneurs grow their businesses, to create more jobs.
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, but too many owners don’t know where to turn for help.
I’m told we’re pretty close, and you know, listen, we need to come together for the good of our rural communities and give them the risk management programs and the other basic programs that are required to feed the world.
I think increasing the loan amounts would be rocket fuel for the economy.
One could imagine this issue being broadly bipartisan as well at a time when people rightly question whether there are just basic good government measures that we can take across party lines that majorities can agree to.
I think members of our leadership just haven’t prioritized it in recent history because members of Congress have not sufficiently vocalized their support for this effort.
“Russia’s aggression cannot continue without consequences, and those helping sustain Putin’s war machine should face meaningful costs. This legislation gives the United States stronger leverage against Russia and those enabling its war. At…
“That reality should not prevent us from acting. Failing to confront Russia’s aggression carries costs of its own—for our national security, global stability, and our economy—and those costs will only grow if we allow that aggression to…
I supported this legislation because the stakes are too high to stand still, and I will continue advocating for a transparent, disciplined approach to implementing these authorities.
But it does require transparency, discipline, and a clear strategy to ensure any costs borne by Americans are tied to well-defined national security objectives.
Failing to confront Russia’s aggression carries costs of its own—for our national security, global stability, and our economy—and those costs will only grow if we allow that aggression to continue unchecked.
Without an industrious, innovative, and self-sustaining domestic biotechnology sector, the United States will remain at risk—both of relying on China for new, life-saving therapies and basic drugs, and of being unprepared for the next…
Russia’s aggression cannot continue without consequences, and those helping sustain Putin’s war machine should face meaningful costs.
If we want small businesses to succeed in the long term, we also need to ensure that entrepreneurs have access to capital, a skilled workforce, and a regulatory environment that supports innovation and growth.
That challenge is one of the reasons I introduced the AI for Main Street Act with Senator Cantwell.
America’s long-term economic strength depends on our ability to turn innovation into opportunity.





