Kids Online Safety Act Passes Senate

I recently voted for the Kids Online Safety Act, bipartisan legislation that will protect children online and hold social media companies accountable. The legislation passed the Senate 91-3 and now heads to the House of Representatives.

Hoosier parents are concerned about protecting their children online and want social media companies to do more to safeguard their platforms. Our bipartisan bill would require these companies to take new measures to protect children from harmful content and empower parents with additional tools to safeguard their children and protect their personal information. I encourage my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass this important legislation so that it can be signed into law.

Read more here. 

Supporting Indiana’s Main Streets

I was recognized as a 2024 "Hero of Main Street" by the National Retail Federation for supporting public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. I will continue to advocate for legislation important to Indiana’s small businesses.

Read more here.  

My Bill Addressing Judicial Emergencies Advances

For too long, many Americans have been denied access to our justice system due to an overload of cases and a shortage of judges.

Last week, my JUDGES Act of 2024 unanimously passed the Senate. This bipartisan legislation, which I introduced, would address judicial emergencies and shortages across the country by increasing the number of federal district judges in the most overworked regions of the country, including the Southern District of Indiana.

This bipartisan bill will help alleviate this shortage and ensure all Americans have the opportunity to have their day in court. I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass this legislation as soon as possible.

Read more here.  

No Place for Anti-Christian Bigotry at Olympics

Last week, I joined a number of my Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, following the vulgar depiction of the Last Supper that took place during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. 

These Games are meant to unite people from every country, race, and creed. There is no room for anti-Christian bigotry at an event designed to bring the world together. The athletes participating in these Games should be celebrated, and no one’s faith should be demeaned.  

Read more here. 

Students: Learn More About Attending a Service Academy

High school students interested in learning more about America’s service academies are invited to attend my upcoming Academy Day on August 27. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the admissions process and what life is like at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Representatives from each academy will be on hand to answer questions.

For more information, please email academy_nominations@young.senate.gov or visit my website. 

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

WTCA: Senator Young statement on prisoner swap and release of American citizens

The Indiana Lawyer: In rare bipartisan vote, U.S. Senate passes package aimed at protecting kids online

The Herald Bulletin: Young honored by retail advocacy group

The Star Press: Indiana as the Silicon Valley of the Midwest? How key players across the state aim to make it happen

TriState Homepage: Sen. Young applauds Senate passage of the JUDGES Act of 2024

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,