Secret Service Must Be Held Accountable

The assassination attempt on former President Trump was a terrible moment for our country. We continue to mourn with the family of Corey Comperatore and wish full healing to President Trump and the other victims.

The Secret Service’s mission is to protect and it failed. Gathering the facts and providing a clear explanation to the American people is of paramount importance. Yet nearly a week later, there are numerous unanswered questions about why security failures occurred and decisions were made.

On multiple occasions, the Secret Service has failed to provide the information that all citizens of our country deserve. There must be accountability for this situation, including a change in leadership at the Secret Service. The American people have lost trust and confidence in our Secret Service leadership.

President Biden, some counsel from a Marine: you can only restore a culture of accountability if you’re prepared to decisively remove leaders who fail to maintain public safety and national security.

Labeling Pro-Life Groups as “Terrorists” is Unacceptable

I recently joined with a group of 87 members of the Senate and House of Representatives in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth demanding answers after an anti-terrorism training session conducted at Fort Liberty, North Carolina depicted Pro-Life Americans as terrorists.

Labeling pro-life Americans as terrorists is unacceptable and offensive. The Department of Defense should focus on defending our homeland from actual terrorists.

Read more here.

Naturalization Ceremony in Indy

There were many amazing and inspiring stories at a naturalization ceremony in Indianapolis earlier this month. Leng, who spoke at the event, received assistance from our amazing constituent services team. Kuntal was joined by his family, including his son Ahan, who is serving our country at the United States Naval Academy.  

Congratulations to all who went through the legal immigration process to become American citizens.

Crane Breakfast on Capitol Hill

I recently attended the annual Crane breakfast on Capitol Hill. Crane Army Ammunition Activity and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division are a treasure in Indiana, supporting our warfighters, leading in defense technologies, and providing Hoosiers with high quality jobs.

Hoosier Lew Wallace’s Actions Saved Washington 160 Years Ago

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I recently spoke on the Senate floor about how Hoosier General Lew Wallace helped save Washington, D.C. 160 years ago this month during the Battle of Monocacy. 

On July 9, 1864, as Confederate troops were moving toward Washington, D.C., General Wallace gathered a few thousand Union soldiers to the Monocacy River in Maryland. There they battled over 15,000 Confederate troops en route to invade the nation’s capital. Ultimately, Wallace’s forces delayed the rebels long enough to prevent their attack of Washington.

When it comes to words, Wallace will always be best known for Ben Hur, but the message he forwarded to Washington after the Battle of Monocacy is timeless too. It should inspire us still, a reminder that rising to our duty, no matter the odds or even outcome, can change history: “I did as I promised. Held the bridge to the last.”

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Addressing Unemployment Insurance Fraud

I recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would make significant improvements to the nation’s unemployment insurance (UI) system to help combat fraud. 

The Unemployment Insurance Integrity and Accessibility Act would make significant improvements to the UI system by making it more accessible to workers who need it and protect taxpayer dollars more effectively.

Click here to read more about this bill.

Help for Hoosiers

Navigating federal agencies can be difficult. My staff and I are here to assist Hoosiers who are having trouble receiving benefits, have questions regarding a program or procedure, or have not heard back from these agencies in a timely manner.  

Learn more about how we can help here.

Local News

WTHR: Indiana politicians react to shooting at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania

IBJ: Editorial: Federal tech hub funding is big win

Current in Zionsville: Zionsville teen wins Congressional Award Gold Medal

WLFI: Cybersecurity & Health Care, New Bill Sponsored By Sen. Young

WTCA: Senator Young, colleagues send letter to Army after Fort Liberty Training labels Pro-Life orgs “Terrorist Groups”

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. 

In Service,