Make American Ships Again 

Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to support shipbuilding in the United States. This executive order recognizes the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to reinvigorate the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries, sharing the same goals as the SHIPS for America Act. 

America’s maritime industry and shipbuilding capacity have dangerously lagged behind over the years, allowing China to get ahead and pose a serious threat over the oceans. This action by the Trump administration shows they see the same threat and the urgent need to reverse course to strengthen our national security and grow our economy. I am encouraged that many of the provisions in the executive order mirror parts of the SHIPS for America Act. 

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and I first introduced this bill in December 2024. In the coming weeks, we will reintroduce the SHIPS for America Act with renewed support to provide the congressional authorizations needed to truly revitalize the American shipbuilding and maritime industries, and work with the Trump administration to get it passed.

Click here or on the image above for more of my thoughts on shipbuilding.

Keeping Our Edge in Biotech

I joined Bloomberg TV to discuss the importance of biotechnology to our economic and national security.

China is investing heavily in biotech, and the United States can’t afford to get left behind.

Our National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), which I chair, released a report this week with recommendations on how to bring American innovation to bear on the biotech challenge.

Click here or above to watch my interview.

Visiting with Plainfield High School Students

I enjoyed visiting with students from Plainfield High School who were participating in the We the People Championship. 

Testifying on Chinese Biotech Threats

Last week, I testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation about the importance of biotechnology to America’s national security and how the United States is locked in a competition with China on biotech.

Watch my testimony here or above. Read NSCEB's report here.

WSJ Letter: An Unfair Admissions Leg Up

The Wall Street Journal recently published a letter I wrote on the need for more transparency in college admissions, which I believe should include addressing the unfairness of legacy admissions.

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

Daily Journal - Johnson County Congressional delegation updates: week of April 12

IBJ - Young is working to restore America’s military might

WOWO - Senator Todd Young On Shipbuilding In The US

The Bloomingtonian - Press release: Young, Padilla Introduce Bill to Promote U.S. Biotechnology Innovation

Brownfield Ag News - Senator Todd Young: There needs to be clarity in trade conversations

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,