Over 95% of international internet traffic relies on undersea cables, facilitating trillions in daily financial transactions. Additionally, energy transmission cables are proliferating as governments look to new sources of electricity generation. As American companies invest in this critical infrastructure, understanding vulnerabilities impacting economic and national security is essential.

I led a letter pushing President Biden to address concerns about the security of these undersea cables, which are crucial for American workers and businesses. America’s adversaries are currently enhancing their capabilities to disrupt this infrastructure.

It is imperative that the United States undertake a review of existing vulnerabilities to global undersea cable infrastructure, including the threat of sabotage by Russia as well as the growing role of China in cable laying and repair. If we are truly to deepen vital commercial and security relationships with willing partners and allies, this must be a national priority.

Read more here. 

Unfortunately, many Americans in the southeastern part of the United States have been impacted by recent natural disasters. There are several important federal programs and agencies to assist American citizens in such situations, including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The SBA recently claimed it ran out of funds for disaster relief, and last week I joined with a number of my Republican colleagues on the Senate Small Business Committee to demand answers over the agency's mismanagement of disaster resources as well as its failure to maintain the appropriate on-the ground staffing capabilities for disaster response.

Read more here.

Recently, I spoke at the Midwest Defense Innovation Summit in Indy about the critical role Indiana and the Midwest play in our national security and opportunities for Hoosiers to spur defense innovation in the years ahead.

Watch the full conversation here.

I enjoyed my recent conversation with Governor Mitch Daniels on the Liberty Fund’s "Future of Liberty" podcast. In the episode, we covered a variety of topics, including the future of our national security and the importance of investing in science and technology.

Watch our conversation here.

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.

Reuters: Senators seek Biden administration review of undersea cable vulnerabilities

Marshall County Post: Senator Young, colleagues demand answers from SBA over mishandling of disaster resources

Politico: Congressional leaders negotiating potential lame-duck deal to address AI concerns

The Hill: Senate Republicans raise questions after funds for disaster loans exhausted

The Lebanon Reporter: Young, Colleagues Stand with Israel, Condemn Iran-backed Hamas

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,