U.S. Senator from Indiana · Class III
Todd Young
Position · +0.44
- In office
- Senate 2017–now
House 2011–2017
15 years in CongressMore senior than 53% of the Senate - Breaks on
- International Affairs 3% · Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Finance · Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Bills on
- Taxation · Science, Technology, Communications · Commerce
- Age
- 54
Bottom line
Where Young has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
- Chairman · Health Care (Finance)
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Finance · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 8th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 3333 Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S. 3597 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 1047 Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Young’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Young breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Young voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- International Affairs 3% · 1 of 31 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 3 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Young broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/18/26 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/16/26 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion to Proceed · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 03/12/26 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn Passage of the Bill · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/11/26 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/11/26 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Amendment · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/10/26 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Young is saying
All 33 statements and posts-
Young Applauds Nomination of Scott Krueger to Serve as U.S. Marshal
Praised President Trump's nomination of Scott Krueger as U.S. Marshal for Northern District of Indiana.
“Scott Krueger has dedicated more than two decades to protecting Hoosiers and supporting Indiana’s law enforcement community. His extensive experience with the Indiana State Police has prepared him well to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana. I look forward to supporting his confirmation in the…”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Young Applauds Labor Award Supporting Training for Hoosier Workers
Applauded $6.74 million Department of Labor award for Indiana worker skills training.
“Restoring American shipbuilding capacity starts with American workers, and this new funding will help build America’s maritime strength. Additionally, this investment will enable more Hoosiers gain the skills they need to succeed in good-paying jobs while supporting industries important to our national security. I want…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Young’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Passes Senate
Applauded Senate passage of bill reauthorizing Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through 2030.
“The Great Lakes are an important part of Indiana’s ecosystem and economy, and I’m pleased the Senate has passed our bill to protect and preserve these lakes for generations to come.”
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Young Urges Senate to Pass Stop Insider Trading Act
Spoke on Senate floor supporting bill to prohibit congressional stock trading.
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Sent letter urging Army to designate two Indiana military facilities as premier test ranges.
“Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center are uniquely positioned to help our military prepare for the threats of tomorrow.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Young in Wash Times: We need more American scientists and engineers
Published opinion column advocating for more American scientists and engineers.
“The rapid progress true science now makes, occasions my regretting sometimes that I was born so soon.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Young voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 67 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Young’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 56
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
56 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 56 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 65 sponsored billsSponsored 65 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 251 (median 307.5), 17 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Science, Technology, Communications, Commerce.
- S. 5522 Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5477 Federal Receivership Fairness ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5407 Visionary Intersections Modernization ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S. 5346 EGG SAVE Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5198 Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5150 SAFE ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 5116 MERIT ActEducation · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 4943 Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Students ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 222 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 37% | Pro |
| Other | 116 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 30% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 19% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 100% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 95% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Health care | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 25% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Education & families | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RAlan ArmstrongOK Senate99%agreement
- RJames C. JusticeWV Senate99%agreement
- RPete RickettsNE Senate99%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Young most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Young’s campaign raised $8.8M: $2.4M (27%) from individuals and $1.4M (15%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $14.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Young
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 253.
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- Pfizer Inc. Corporate PAC
- New York Life Insurance Company Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Young this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inYoung’s own leadership PAC: Oorah! Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Young’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, IndianaRepublican2017–present
- U.S. House, IN-9Republican2011–2017
Seat
- State
- Indiana
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 54
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-5623
185 Dirksen Senate Office Building - District offices
- New Albany, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Valparaiso
- Website
- young.senate.gov
- SenatorToddYoung
- sentoddyoung
- YouTube
- RepToddYoung
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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