Formally Ending the Iraq Wars 

For years, I have worked to pass legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. The 1991 and 2002 AUMFs are no longer necessary, and leaving them on the books carries risk of potential misuse.

The House of Representatives voted to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs in June 2021. The Senate did so in March 2023, but because the votes did not occur during the same congressional session, the legislation did not become law.

I was pleased that the House again passed this legislation last week. The House’s overwhelming support for repealing these AUMFs is a critical step forward in reasserting Congress’ role in decisions of war and peace, and keeping U.S. servicemembers safe.

Since the Senate has previously voted to repeal these AUMFs with a strong bipartisan majority, I will do all I can to ensure that this effort goes to the President’s desk. Americans voted to end forever wars, and I'll continue working with House and Senate colleagues to make sure this long-overdue change becomes law. Read more about this effort here.

Visiting with Honor Flight Heroes

It was a privilege to spend time with Hoosier heroes who were in D.C. with Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. We are grateful for your service.

I also want to thank the Walorski Family Foundation for helping to make last week's flight possible. The late Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was an incredible advocate for our veterans.

Angels in Adoption Honorees

Last week, I met Heather and Josh from Ossian and Emily and John from Salem, Indiana’s 2025 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Angels in Adoption honorees. It was wonderful to hear how adoption has blessed these families.

Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

Our Constitution will always serve as a compact between Americans, reminding us of our shared freedoms and values.

Protecting Our Kids by Helping to Prevent Illegal Passings of Stopped School Buses

I joined Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing the Brake for Kids Act, legislation to increase public awareness about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus.

Every school year, far too many illegal school bus passings occur, which puts the lives of students at risk. Our bill will raise awareness about the dangers of passing a stopped school bus to help ensure that our kids make it to and from school safely.

Read more here. 

2025 Hoosier Leadership Series

I appreciated my conversation with the Indiana Family Institute’s Hoosier Leadership Series at the Library of Congress last week.

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

WIBC - Charlie Kirk Remembered at Indiana University

Daily Journal - Johnson County Congressional delegation updates

WNDU - Lawmakers make renewed push to build more American ships

North Indy News - Senator Todd Young highlights American values, local sports, and shipbuilding concerns in recent posts

Inside Indiana Business - The power of employee ownership amid economic uncertainty

American Legion - Revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding industry is crucial to national security

WOWO - Young and Peters Introduce a Bill to Curb Illegal Passing of School Buses

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,