Ending the Wars in Iraq

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In 1991, Congress authorized America’s involvement in the first Gulf War. Eleven years later, Congress again acted to authorize the invasion of Iraq. Today, Iraq is a strategic partner of the United States in advancing the security and stability of the Middle East. Sadly, according to these laws that are still on the books, Iraq is still technically an enemy of the United States.

I joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in reintroducing bipartisan legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs), formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars, and reassert the Constitutional role of Congress in deciding whether and when to send our servicemembers into harm’s way. 

You can read more about our legislation here.

Senator Kaine and I also joined CNN to discuss our bipartisan legislation. You can watch the full interview here.

AM General in South Bend Wins Major Contract

On Thursday, AM General – headquartered in South Bend – received a contract worth up to $8.6 billion for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) follow-on production. These vehicles will be built at the company’s Mishawaka Manufacturing Campus in Indiana.

Winning this contract is both a validation of Congress’s support for the Humvee and a proud achievement for our state and the team at AM General. For years, AM General has been a leading contributor to Indiana’s economy and to our national defense. This contract solidifies Indiana's position as a state that works for America's national security, and will also pave the way for more high-paying jobs in Mishawaka and across the state.

You can read more about this announcement here.

State of the Union with Dr. Chiang of Purdue

Purdue President Dr. Mung Chiang joined as my guest for this year's State of the Union address. Dr. Chiang was an early supporter of the Endless Frontier legislation that became the CHIPS and Science Act, and Purdue University will be an instrumental partner in the implementation of key education and research components of the new law.

Hearing from Hoosier Lawmakers

I enjoyed spending a day at Indiana's Statehouse hearing from members of the General Assembly about how I can continue supporting their efforts to improve our state and grow Indiana's economy.

While at the Statehouse, I also had the opportunity to meet the Statehouse interns for this session. These young adults are future Hoosier leaders. 

Sharing our Hoosier History

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When I first ran for Congress in 2010, I spent a great deal of time driving across southern Indiana. In every county, there were markers commemorating Indiana's history.

I believe it is critical to preserve and share our state's and nation's history, which is why my office launched our #MarkerMonday series in November of 2020. At the beginning of each week, we posted the backstory of one of Indiana's historical markers on social media.

After more than two years and nearly 100 markers highlighted, we are concluding this series and moving on to other ways to tell Indiana's history.

You can watch our final Marker Monday video here.

Protecting America's National and Economic Security Interests

Some foreign adversaries like China and Russia think they can drive a wedge between our allies and partners by using economic intimidation or by harming economies through opaque, informal actions. These threats and grabs for power cannot go unchecked.

I joined Chris Coons (D-Del.) in reintroducing the Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023 to provide meaningful support to partners and allies facing economic bullying and retaliation from China and Russia. Our bipartisan bill will provide the flexibility to help our foreign partners on an expedited basis when they are targeted for standing up to these authoritarian regimes. By supporting our partners under threat, we protect America’s own national security interests.

You can read more about our legislation here.

Local News

South Bend Tribune: AM General's military contract could reach $8.6 billion, resulting in jobs and investment

The Daily Signal: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to End Outdated Iraq War Authorizations

Journal & Courier: Purdue President Mung Chiang to attend State of the Union

Dubois County Herald: Young, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Protect American Workers, Limit Non-Compete Agreements

Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

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