Todd Young

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• 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.

  Where it stands: No bill sponsorship, cosponsorship or floor statement in the current Congress matches this commitment yet.

  On the record: 6 bills

  See the 6 records behind this

  • Bill authoredHealth Prizes Rewarding Innovation, Savings, and Effectiveness Act of 2014Latest action 2014-12-19
  • 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 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 2026-05-14
  • Bill authoredEmergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredProtecting Charitable Giving ActLatest action 2024-05-14
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy encourage emergency savings charitable”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov
• 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.

  Where it stands: Senator Young sponsored the 'Biobased Market Expansion Act of 2025' (S. 2727), which was introduced on 2025-09-03 and referred to committee, and has consistently sponsored resolutions supporting 'National FFA Week' in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, all of which passed the Senate by unanimous consent.

  On the record: 25 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 authoredBiobased Market Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-03
  • 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 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 18 through February 25, 2023, 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 in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization.Latest action 2023-02-15
  • Bill cosponsoredPublic Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
  • 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 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
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture modernize expand agricultural markets”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov
• 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.

  Where it stands: Senator Young has sponsored the 'National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026' which was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and has successfully sponsored multiple resolutions recognizing 'World Quantum Day'.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
  • Bill cosponsoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-03
  • Bill cosponsoredDepartment of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
  • 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
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of "World Quantum Day".Latest action 2024-04-15
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.Latest action 2026-04-16
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology strengthen national quantum science”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov
• 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.

  Where it stands: Senator Young sponsored the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025 and a bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies, both of which are still pending in the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredAdvanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-19
  • 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 cosponsoredBlocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.Latest action 2025-02-19
  • Bill authoredDoug Zembiec Gold Star Family Support Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-04
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the "Jackie Walorski VA Clinic".Latest action 2022-09-07
  • Bill authoredBase Redevelopment and Indemnification Correction ActLatest action 2012-07-10
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense enhance national security emerging”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov
• Technology

  Support Biotechnology Innovation

  Advocate for advancements in biotechnology and biobased industries, while also ensuring safety.

  Where it stands: Senator Young cosponsored the Foundation for Enabling Biotechnology Innovation Act, which was introduced and referred to committee and is still pending.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredFoundation for Enabling Biotechnology Innovation ActLatest action 2025-09-03
  • Floor speech / statementSTEM CELL THERAPEUTIC AND RESEARCH REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025Latest action 2026-07-20
  • Bill authoredInnovation Zone ActLatest action 2024-01-25
  • Bill authoredHealth Prizes Rewarding Innovation, Savings, and Effectiveness Act of 2014Latest action 2014-12-19
  • Bill authoredRemoving Barriers to Clinical Research Act of 2016Latest action 2016-03-09
  • Bill authoredInnovation Zone ActLatest action 2018-10-11
  • Bill authoredInnovation Zone ActLatest action 2018-01-25
  • Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Biotechnology Coordination ActLatest action 2025-09-03
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology biotechnology innovation”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov
• 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.

  Where it stands: Senator Young sponsored the AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act (S. 3968) and the Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026 (S. 4016), both of which are active bills introduced in the current Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredAI-Ready Bio-Data Standards ActLatest action 2026-03-12
  • Bill authoredFuture of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authoredArtificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign ActLatest action 2025-05-08
  • 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; 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; 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 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 cosponsoredInternational Quantum Research Exchange ActLatest action 2025-06-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology advance artificial intelligence development”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov
• 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.

  Where it stands: Senator Young has recently cosponsored and sponsored multiple active bills related to transportation safety and infrastructure, including the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025, and Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, all of which are currently moving through the legislative process.

  On the record: 25 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 authoredExpedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredVehicle Safety Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
  • Bill authoredVETS Safe Travel ActLatest action 2024-12-11
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of "World Quantum Day".Latest action 2023-05-02
  • Bill authoredVETS Safe Travel ActLatest action 2022-06-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-02-12
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy transportation safety infrastructure legislation”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on young.senate.gov

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