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Banning Stock Trading by Members of Congress Will Help Restore Public Trust

I’ve heard from many Hoosiers who are rightly concerned about those serving in Congress unfairly profiting from their positions. I fully support a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, and I am supporting two bills to ensure such a ban becomes law. No one in Congress should benefit financially from public service and the trust placed in them by voters.

I am cosponsoring the Restore Trust in Congress Act to stop insider trading by members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children through banning the ownership and trading of individual stocks. The bill was introduced by Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.).

I also am cosponsoring the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks and mandates a seven-day public notice period before any stock sales can be executed. The bill was introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.).

Read more about these bills here. I spoke with WPTA in Fort Wayne about this issue. You can watch my interview here or by clicking the image above.

Preventing Taxpayer Funded Abortions

I led a letter encouraging the Trump Administration to reinstate the Protect Life Rule, which would ensure Title X family planning funds cannot be used to provide abortions or abortion referrals.

The Protect Life Rule was proposed and finalized by the first Trump Administration in 2019. In 2021, the Biden Administration rescinded the rule and withheld funds from at least two states for refusing to refer women for abortions. Reinstating this rule will prevent American taxpayer dollars from funding abortions and protect innocent lives.

Read the full letter here. Read a Fox News article about this letter here or by clicking the image above.

Hill and Valley Forum on Why U.S. Must Beat China on BioTech 

I had really good conversation with Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Director Dr. Alicia Jackson and Zach Weinberg at the Hill and Valley Forum on why the U.S. must lead in biotech and not let China get ahead. Watch the full conversation here.

Following the event, I spoke with Fox Business about the national security implications of AI and why the U.S. must stay ahead. Click here to watch the interview.

Supporting Hoosier Families

I was glad to join the Breaking the Cycle of Poverty podcast – hosted by Jay Height of the Shepherd Community Center in Indy – to discuss ways to support Hoosiers, including my legislation to boost the child tax credit for working families.

Listen to our full conversation here or by clicking above.

Dean of the IU School of Medicine

I had a good meeting with Dr. Jay Hess, Dean of the IU School of Medicine, about the medical research and innovation taking place in the Hoosier state.

Mullin Confirmed as DHS Secretary

I was proud to vote to for my friend, Markwayne Mullin, to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. He will do a great job protecting the safety and security of our nation in this role.

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.

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 – Young and Banks: U.S. Must Lead in Tech Race Against China

Fox News – Young, GOP senators urge Trump to reinstate ‘Protect Life Rule’ to block Title X funds from abortion clinics

Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly – March 26: Letter to Editor: Sen. Young truly listened in visit

21 Alive News – Bipartisan effort to crack down on congressional stock trading gains momentum

Hamilton County Reporter – Young supports bills to ban stock trading by members of Congress, help restore public trust

IBJ – Curt Smith: Indiana’s U.S. senators continue pro-family agenda

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,