U.S. Senator · R · Indiana
Todd Young
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 174
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Young puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Technology
Extensive record
Young's profile cites 101 bills authored or cosponsored and 7 other congressional records as potentially related to 3 documented commitments.
101 bills
Go deeper on technology
Their stated view
- Boost Innovation & Technology — Senator Young champions policies that foster technological advancement, particularly in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum science, to ensure American leadership and economic growth.
Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen National Quantum Science Capabilities
- Advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development
- Support Biotechnology Innovation
The record (108)
- Bill cosponsoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-03
- Bill authoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
- Bill authoredNational Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredDepartment of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of "World Quantum Day".Latest action 2024-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing and celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics.Latest action 2025-07-10
- Bill authoredQuantum in Practice ActLatest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing April 14, 2025, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.Latest action 2025-04-10
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Young's profile cites 55 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
55 bills
Go deeper on agriculture & rural
Their stated view
- Support Agriculture & Rural Communities — Senator Young backs initiatives that promote biobased products, advance synthetic biology in agriculture, and support agricultural education programs like FFA.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize and Expand Agricultural Markets
The record (55)
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredStreamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.Latest action 2024-02-08
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, originally called The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.Latest action 2022-02-17
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-11-18
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Young's profile cites 35 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
35 bills
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Promote Economic Growth & Savings — He advocates for tax policies and financial incentives that encourage charitable giving, personal savings, and support for small businesses, aiming to strengthen the economy for all Americans.
Commitments tracked here
- Encourage Emergency Savings & Charitable Giving
- Support transportation safety and infrastructure legislation
The record (35)
- Bill authoredEmergency Transportation Safety Fund ActLatest action 2011-10-05
- Bill cosponsoredPIPELINE Safety Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
- Bill cosponsoredVehicle Safety Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredExpedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-15
- Bill cosponsoredSHIPS for America Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-30
- Bill authoredNational Airmail Museum ActLatest action 2018-08-28
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredSafe and Secure Transportation of American Energy ActLatest action 2025-03-13
Defense & security
Extensive record
Young's profile cites 30 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
30 bills
Go deeper on defense & security
Their stated view
- Strengthen National Security — Senator Young supports initiatives to enhance national intelligence capabilities, especially concerning critical and emerging technologies like AI, to safeguard national interests.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance National Security in Emerging Technologies
The record (30)
- Bill authoredEnhanced COVID-19 Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-01
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies.Latest action 2025-12-01
- Bill authoredAdvanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredBlocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.Latest action 2025-11-09
- Bill cosponsoredCOUNTER ActLatest action 2025-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredWWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2023-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
Health care
No records matched yet
Young has stated a position on improve public health outcomes, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Improve Public Health Outcomes — He focuses on legislation designed to combat diseases like tuberculosis and diabetes, and to advance biotechnology research for better health solutions.
What Young stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Technology
Boost Innovation & Technology
Senator Young champions policies that foster technological advancement, particularly in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum science, to ensure American leadership and economic growth.
- 02Economy
Promote Economic Growth & Savings
He advocates for tax policies and financial incentives that encourage charitable giving, personal savings, and support for small businesses, aiming to strengthen the economy for all Americans.
- 03Defense
Strengthen National Security
Senator Young supports initiatives to enhance national intelligence capabilities, especially concerning critical and emerging technologies like AI, to safeguard national interests.
- 04Health
Improve Public Health Outcomes
He focuses on legislation designed to combat diseases like tuberculosis and diabetes, and to advance biotechnology research for better health solutions.
- 05Agriculture
Support Agriculture & Rural Communities
Senator Young backs initiatives that promote biobased products, advance synthetic biology in agriculture, and support agricultural education programs like FFA.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Economy
Encourage Emergency Savings & Charitable Giving
Sponsor bills like the Emergency Savings Enhancement Act and Protecting Charitable Giving Act to incentivize Americans to save more and to support philanthropic efforts through tax code provisions.
On the record: 6 bills
See the 6 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.Latest action 2022-07-28
- Bill authoredHealth Prizes Rewarding Innovation, Savings, and Effectiveness Act of 2014Latest action 2014-12-19
- Bill authoredProtecting Charitable Giving ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.Latest action 2023-03-30
- Bill authoredProtecting Charitable Giving ActLatest action 2024-05-14
- Bill authoredEmergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2026-08-05
- Agriculture
Modernize and Expand Agricultural Markets
Advocate for legislation such as the Biobased Market Expansion Act and support for FFA programs to promote the growth of biobased products and cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders.
On the record: 55 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredStreamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.Latest action 2024-02-08
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, originally called The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.Latest action 2022-02-17
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-11-18
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
- Technology
Strengthen National Quantum Science Capabilities
Lead efforts to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative and recognize World Quantum Day, ensuring continued federal investment and focus on quantum information science and technology.
On the record: 40 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-03
- Bill authoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
- Bill authoredNational Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredDepartment of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of "World Quantum Day".Latest action 2024-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing and celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics.Latest action 2025-07-10
- Bill authoredQuantum in Practice ActLatest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing April 14, 2025, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.Latest action 2025-04-10
- Defense
Enhance National Security in Emerging Technologies
Support bills like the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act and initiatives for intelligence coordination on critical technologies to protect the nation's security interests in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
On the record: 30 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredEnhanced COVID-19 Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-01
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies.Latest action 2025-12-01
- Bill authoredAdvanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredBlocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.Latest action 2025-11-09
- Bill cosponsoredCOUNTER ActLatest action 2025-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredWWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2023-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Technology
Advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development
Champion legislation like the CREATE AI Act, Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act, and AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act to ensure the US leads in AI research, development, and responsible implementation across various sectors.
On the record: 55 bills · 6 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFuture of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Quantum Research Exchange ActLatest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-11-18
- Bill cosponsoredStop Child Labor ActLatest action 2026-09-16
- Bill authoredAI-Ready Bio-Data Standards ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredArtificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Technology
Support Biotechnology Innovation
Advocate for advancements in biotechnology and biobased industries, while also ensuring safety.
On the record: 27 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredFoundation for Enabling Biotechnology Innovation ActLatest action 2025-09-03
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Quantum Research Exchange ActLatest action 2025-06-18
- Bill authoredBiotechnology Oversight Coordination Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-23
- Bill authoredSynthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-23
- Congressional Record contextSTEM CELL THERAPEUTIC AND RESEARCH REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025Latest action 2026-07-20
- Bill cosponsoredAdvancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredInnovation Zone ActLatest action 2024-01-25
- Bill authoredSynthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-03
- Economy
Support transportation safety and infrastructure legislation
Senator Young has supported legislation aimed at enhancing transportation safety and improving infrastructure quality, including bills related to aviation, pipelines, and vehicle safety. However, the specific bills mentioned in the original promise (SAFE Act, SAFER Transport Act, Brake for Kids Act) are not directly found in the provided records.
On the record: 29 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredEmergency Transportation Safety Fund ActLatest action 2011-10-05
- Bill cosponsoredPIPELINE Safety Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
- Bill cosponsoredVehicle Safety Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredExpedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-15
- Bill cosponsoredSHIPS for America Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-30
- Bill authoredNational Airmail Museum ActLatest action 2018-08-28
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredSafe and Secure Transportation of American Energy ActLatest action 2025-03-13
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