I joined with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) to reintroduce the Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen workforce development and ensure job providers have the necessary tools to hire and retrain workers. This legislation would increase the amount of tax-free educational assistance employees can receive from their employers and would cover expenses for education-related tools, technology, and equipment.

With artificial intelligence influencing every sector of the economy, it’s crucial that our workforce is prepared not just for the jobs of today, but for the AI-driven jobs of tomorrow. Our bipartisan bill would boost an important tax provision to improve workforce development opportunities and provide job creators with the necessary tools to attract and retain a workforce skilled in AI and other emerging technologies. This legislation is a win-win for both workers and employers in the digital era.

Click here to read more about this legislation.

This week, the Senate passed a resolution I introduced with Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) honoring the life and legacy of Indiana basketball coach Robert Montgomery Knight. The resolution celebrates Coach Knight’s achievements during 29 years at Indiana University, including coaching 11 Big Ten Conference Championship teams, 24 teams to the NCAA tournament, and the last team to go undefeated and win the NCAA tournament during the 1975-76 season.

Some of my best memories growing up in an IU family were watching games with my Dad, from IU-Purdue nailbiters to Big Ten and NCAA title runs. Bob Knight was a basketball genius who made a tremendous impact on the players he coached, the IU community, and the entire state of Indiana. I’m proud to join with Senator Braun to pay tribute to the life and legacy of The General, who will be remembered on and off the court for generations to come.

Full text of the resolution can be found here.

Terre Haute Chamber Visits Washington

I recently had a great discussion with the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce about I-70, NSA Crane, and other important issues in the Wabash Valley.

Last month, Eddie Hughes celebrated 60 years as a driver for UPS in Indianapolis, having logged over 4.62 million miles. It was an honor to enter his remarkable achievement into the Congressional Record.

I joined with over 40 Republican senators in sending a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo questioning last month’s decision from the Bureau of Industry and Security to pause for 90 days the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and accessories to most overseas markets. This unprecedented move is another demonstration of hostility from the Biden Administration towards America’s firearm industry.

Our letter notes the impact this pause could have on “U.S. commercial and economic interests”, which according to the firearms and ammunition industry has an estimated “direct cost of at least $89 million associated with the 90 day pause and at least $238 million annually should the pause become permanent.”

Click here to read the full letter.

IRS Too Quiet on Data Security Shortcomings

In the wake of continued oversight reports revealing serious data security concerns at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the recent indictment of an IRS consultant for the disclosure of private individuals’ tax information, I joined with Senate Finance Committee Republicans to call on the IRS for greater accountability, transparency, and a detailed explanation of specific steps it is taking to address security weaknesses at the agency.

Preventing illegal access to and disclosure of protected taxpayer data is an essential IRS responsibility, one of its highest priorities and one that is statutorily enshrined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.  Unfortunately, it is also one that has been disregarded for far too long. 

Click here to read more.

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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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