Increase Housing Options for All Hoosiers

We need to increase the supply of available housing for Americans of all income levels. I’ve introduced a bill that encourages communities to cut burdensome regulations and promote housing options without encroaching on the rights of states and localities.

Read more about my proposal here.

Establishing Indiana's Drone Taskforce

Drones are increasingly critical to our economy and national security, and as a leading manufacturing state, Indiana is positioned to help unleash innovation in American drone manufacturing and deployment.

Last week, Indiana Governor Mike Braun (R-Ind.) issued an executive order positioning our state to lead in the federal government’s mission of American drone dominance. Over the past several months, my team has worked hand in hand with Governor Braun’s team on developing this executive order.

The executive order establishes the Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force, which will develop a strategic plan for how the state can utilize our unique attributes to lead the nation in this important sector. This includes our robust advanced manufacturing industry, expertise from NSWC Crane and industry, restricted airspace over assets like Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, and universities with established programs to further drone research, development, and manufacturing.

The new task force will coordinate efforts across government, academia, and industry to support President Trump’s Unleashing American Drone Dominance and Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty executive orders, which set a national goal for American leadership in drone technology and airspace security.

Governor Braun has been a great partner on this issue, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Governor and Hoosier stakeholders to support the President’s executive order and empower the U.S. drone industry.

Read more here and here.

U.S. Must Outcompete China on Biotechnology

Today, America still leads the world in biotechnology. But China is fast closing the gap and is close to overtaking us. Chinese dominance in biotechnology would have dire, even existential, consequences for our economy and our national security. It would leave Americans dependent on an authoritarian rival for critical medicines, giving China and its allies tremendous global influence.

This is no ordinary competition. The biotech race is the defining technological contest of the 21st century—just as the Space Race defined the 20th. But this time, there may be no dramatic "Sputnik moment" to jolt us into action.

And in a century defined by constantly evolving technology, if we lose our lead, we may never get it back.

I joined with John Crowley, the President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in penning a column in Newsweek outlining policy solutions.

Click here to read our column.

Visiting with Hoosier Students

I enjoyed visiting with students and parents from Maconaquah Middle School in Miami County during their trip to D.C.

Good News for Zionsville

Congratulations to Mayor Stehr and the entire Zionsville community on bringing a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection office to the Indy Executive Airport. This new facility will connect Hoosiers with international markets, which will open new doors for Hoosier businesses.

Read more about this announcement here.

National Veterans Small Business Week

This week is National Veterans Small Business Week, and I’m proud the Senate passed a resolution I helped introduce to honor America’s veteran entrepreneurs. On Monday, I stopped by Brew Link Brewing, a veteran-owned business in Indianapolis. Let’s keep supporting our veterans and their businesses in our communities.

Congrats to Indiana's Blue Ribbon Schools

Congratulations to the Hoosier schools recognized as part of Indiana’s inaugural Blue Ribbon Schools program. Each school has demonstrated a strong commitment to student success and academic achievement.

Read the full list of schools 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

WISH TV - Gov. Braun signs order to boost drone making and innovation in Indiana

Marshall County Post - U.S. Senators Young, Budd condemn Chinese crackdown on religious freedom

Daily Journal - Johnson County Congressional delegation updates: week of Nov. 2

WOWO - Indiana Governor Mike Braun Signs Executive Order On Drones

NOTUS - Sen. Young: Increase available housing by cutting regulations

The Ripon Advance - Young commends Indiana governor’s pro-drone executive order

Current Publishing - Spreading its wings: Indianapolis Executive Airport in negotiations to add U.S. customs office

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,