Hoosiers are Leading the Way

Last week, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics (ME) Commons Hub, as well as its coordinating body the Applied Research Institute (ARI), was selected to serve as one of eight Microelectronics Commons hubs.

The Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub consists of participating state and local governments, academia, small business, federal labs, and other partners from Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), in southern Indiana will administer the ME Commons program for DoD.

This announcement is the first major CHIPS and Science Act funding decision for our country, and the selection of the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub shows that Hoosiers are leading the way.

As we collectively work to grow the nation’s microelectronics base, Indiana will play a key role in the development of these critical national security technologies and capabilities. More broadly, this announcement shows how the CHIPS and Science Act will connect more of America, including the industrial Midwest, to the innovation economy. This is exciting for all who partnered on this effort across Indiana.

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More on ME Commons Announcement

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I joined IN Focus to discuss the selection of the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub by the Department of Defense and the key role Indiana will play in the development of critical national security technologies.

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I recently joined several of my Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Secure the Border Act.
 
Our bill would resume construction on the wall, tighten asylum standards, criminalize visa overstays, increase the number of Border Patrol Agents, defund Non-Governmental Organizations receiving tax dollars to help traffic illegal aliens throughout the heartland, and prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using its app to resettle illegal aliens.

The Biden Administration’s open border policies have created a national security and humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border. This legislation will better protect our country by resuming construction of the border wall, reinstating proven border security policies, and increasing resources for our Border Patrol agents.
 
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I recently met Conner and Preston, two Hoosier Scouts who have sold nearly $30,000 in popcorn this year. These entrepreneurial young leaders have bright futures, and I am grateful to Scout leaders and volunteers who invest and support Scouts across Indiana.

Organ Transplant Legislation Becomes Law

Last week, a bill I helped author – the Securing Organ the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act – was signed into law. This legislation passed Congress unanimously at the end of July, and it includes necessary reforms that will help ensure accountability and transformation in the organ donation and transplant system.

This is an important moment for thousands of Americans who are in need of life-saving transplants. Our bipartisan bill includes necessary reforms that will help ensure accountability and transformation in the organ donation and transplant system. I’m glad to see this life-saving bill signed into law.

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It was great to catch up with Hoosier turkey farmers and discuss their industry, international trade, and the Farm Bill. Indiana is a top poultry producing state, raising about 20 million turkeys a year.

Local News

IndyStar: Indiana Wins $33 Million Grant for Semiconductor Hub Thanks to Sen. Todd Young's CHIPS Act

ABC 57: Senator Discusses Indiana's Chance to Attract Advanced Manufacturing 

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana-Based Silicon Crossroads Hub Awarded $30M+ in New CHIPS Act Funding

WFYI: Indiana to Receive $32.9 Million in First Round of CHIPS and Science Act Funding

Fox 59: Silicon Crossroads Hub in Indiana Awarded More Than $30 Million in New DoD CHIPS Act Funding

AM 1050: Senator Young Supports Taiwan Tax Legislation

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. 

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