Government Shutdown is Over

On Monday night, I voted for a bill to end the federal government shutdown. The bill passed the Senate, and my colleagues in the House passed the bill on Wednesday night, allowing President Trump to sign it into law. The bill includes a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government until January 30, 2026, along with full-year appropriations bill for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and the Legislative Branch. The temporary stopgap will allow Congress to continue working toward full-year bills for the remaining federal agencies.

I have said over and over again that Hoosiers didn’t send me to Congress to shut down the government. Over the past six weeks, I voted 15 times for a clean bill that would fund and reopen the government, but Senate Democrats blocked the first 14 attempts. I am frustrated that the shutdown dragged on as long as it did and negatively affected our country in so many ways. I am grateful for all of the dedicated federal workers, such as our service members and air traffic controllers, who continued to work throughout the shutdown.

It’s time to get back to work on all of the important issues facing our country. Read more here.

250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps

Monday marked the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.

For 250 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has not just trained warriors but made citizens. There are no fiercer defenders of our freedom. No greater examples of the virtues that make our Republic function. 

We thank every member of the Corps, always faithful, for their service and for their sacrifices. It is impossible to imagine America without the Marines. I’m proud to have served our country in the Marine Corps and to celebrate this milestone with my fellow Marines around the globe.

Taylor Men's Basketball Team

I enjoyed visiting with the Taylor University men’s basketball team before their games in the Washington area last weekend. Go Trojans!

Time to Make American Ships Again 

Thank you to the Ripon Society for spotlighting my SHIPS for America Act in a recent edition of its magazine. 

Making American ships again will reduce our reliance on China, enhance naval readiness, and create good-paying American jobs.

Read the full article here. 

Update from Trine University

It was good to meet with Trine University President Dr. Earl Brooks last week. 

Visiting with Hoosier EMTs

I enjoyed meeting with Hoosier EMTs who were honored by the American Ambulance Association for their life-saving work and service to their neighbors.

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

Marshall County Post - U.S. Senator Young votes for Senate Bill to end federal government shutdown

WISH TV - Young joins fellow Republicans and some Democrats in bipartisan deal

WTHR - Hoosier lawmakers weigh in on possibility of government shutdown ending

IndyStar - U.S. Senate votes to end government shutdown. Here's how Sens. Jim Banks and Todd Young voted

The Ripon Society - It’s Time to Make American Ships Again

Marshall County Post - U.S. Senator Young honors veteran small business owners

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,