Time for Democrats to Fund DHS, Protect Our National Security

When the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began nearly 30 days ago, Democrats called for significant reforms to ICE in exchange for DHS funding. Since then, the Trump administration has made a number of changes at ICE to ensure the agency is focused on its mission of bringing criminal illegal aliens to justice. In the Senate, Republicans have attempted to negotiate in good faith on a series of ICE reforms Democrats support, including body cameras, deescalation training, and additional oversight of ICE activities. Yet still, Democrats refuse to fund DHS.

The current DHS shutdown affects far more than just ICE. It impacts TSA agents and has resulted in flight delays for Americans across the country. It impacts our Coast Guard, FEMA, Border Patrol, and cybersecurity and critical infrastructure teams defending against foreign attacks.

In this time of war, I am particularly concerned that leaving the Department of Homeland Security unfunded is a national security risk. It is time to end this shutdown and protect our homeland. Senate Democrats should join Republicans and fully fund DHS.

RSVP for My Virtual Academy Day

I'm hosting my annual virtual academy day on April 13. This is an opportunity for high school students interested in serving our country to learn more about America’s service academies.

For more information or to RSVP, email academy_nominations@young.senate.gov.

Indiana's Defense Sector Vital to Our National Security

I spoke with Gerry Dick of Inside INdiana Business about the vital role Hoosiers are playing in America’s national security, including Indiana’s recent designation as a federal drone test site.

You can watch our full conversation here or by clicking the image above. Read more here.

Visit with Hoosier Fire Fighters

I enjoyed visiting with a group of fire fighters from Indiana while they were in Washington for the International Association of Fire Fighters Conference. Our Hoosier fire fighters have dangerous jobs, and I thank them for their service and for keeping our Hoosier communities safe.

We Need to Know the Impact of AI on America's Workforce

I joined with some of my Senate colleagues in writing a letter urging the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Census Bureau to expand data collection and public reporting on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the U.S. workforce.

As AI technologies are rapidly developed, deployed, and integrated across industries, Americans will increasingly need reliable federal data to understand how these changes are reshaping the labor market and how lawmakers, workers, and businesses should respond. 

Read more about this effort here. Read the full letter here.

Supporting Hoosier Veterans

I met with Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Director Jake Adams and his team about ongoing efforts to better support our Hoosier veterans.

Advancing America's Semiconductor Industry

I was honored to receive the 2026 SEMI Americas Government Leadership Award for my efforts to ensure that semiconductors remain at the core of America’s national and economic security. It is imperative that we continue pushing forward good policies to secure our critical infrastructure rather than relying on China.

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

Inside INdiana Business – Indiana’s defense sector primed for growth

Parke County Post – Senator Young, Hassan introduce bipartisan bill to reduce college costs and increase college completion rates

NWI Times – Young commission would focus on long-term finances of federal government

WIBC – Sen. Young: Hoosiers Eye Drone, Tech Opportunities

Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly – March 6: Sen. Todd Young, colleagues push for more data on AI’s impact on US workforce

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,