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Pass the Laken Riley Act

I joined with a group of Senate Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Laken Riley Act, the Senate companion to H.R. 29, which passed the House of Representatives last week.

This legislation would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and would mandate that these aliens are detained until they are removed from the United States so they cannot reoffend or commit further crimes. The bill would ensure states have standing to bring civil actions against federal officials who refuse to enforce immigration law or who violate the law.

Laken Riley should still be with us today. The man who killed Laken entered the United States illegally and was arrested and released multiple times before killing Laken. Securing our border is a national security priority, and this bill is one of many steps we should take to reverse the Biden Administration’s open border policies.

Read more here and watch my remarks on Laken's life last year by clicking here


Meeting with President Trump's Nominees

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This past week, I had conversations with several of President Trump's nominees, including John Ratcliffe, nominee to be Director of the CIA, and Kash Patel, nominee to be Director of the FBI.

Director Ratcliffe and I had a great conversation about the role the CIA plays in keeping Americans safe and secure and the critical work of our intelligence officers.

Mr. Patel and I discussed the FBI’s important role in our national security, fighting crime, and protecting Americans. We also talked about restoring trust in the FBI’s apolitical mission.


VETS Safe Travel Act Signed into Law

A bill that I authored, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, was recently signed into law. The legislation will provide veterans with service-connected disabilities with expedited screening under the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck program.

TSA PreCheck is already offered to active duty, reserves, and National Guard service members at no cost. The VETS Safe Travel Act will expand this program to include veterans who are amputees, paralyzed, or blind. Passing through airport security with prosthetics, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids presents a challenge to these individuals when traveling.

Airports can be a dreaded experience for veterans with service-connected disabilities because of the invasive screenings they may endure at security checkpoints. This new law will provide dignified travel to thousands of wounded warriors by ensuring PreCheck benefits are easily available to them.

Read more here


Federal Vacancies in Indiana

Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and I announced recently that we are soliciting applications for federal vacancies in Indiana.

We are seeking applicants for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, U.S. Attorney for each of the Southern District and Northern District of Indiana, and U.S. Marshal for each of the Southern District and Northern District of Indiana.

U.S. District Court judges, U.S. District Attorneys, and U.S. Marshals are nominated by the President of the United States and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Under the United States Constitution, U.S. senators provide advice and consent on presidential nominations.

Read more here


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

News and Tribune: Applications sought for federal judge, attorney positions

The Hamilton County Reporter: Both of Indiana’s senators named to Deputy Whip Team

Indy Standard: Senate Republicans push forward with reintroduction of Laken Riley Act

NWI Times: U.S. Steel decision reactions vary, include disappointment and praise: 'The stakes are high' 

The Hamilton County Reporter: Sen. Young’s VETS Safe Travel Act signed into law


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,

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