WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after signing on as an original co-sponsor of the JUSTICE Act: The JUSTICE Act, which is the House companion to legislation introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), was introduced Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) - who is a retired police officer - and offers real solutions to increase transparency, accountability and performance so our nation's law enforcement officers are better prepared to protect and care for the co  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: The DRIVE-Safe Act, introduced by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09) to increase trucking career opportunities and help our economy keep up with demand, is included in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Republicans' Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology, and Efficient Review (STARTER) Act. The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act addresse  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following remarks: U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) traveled to Washington D.C. to represent Hoosiers of the Sixth District of Indiana physically in our nation's capital. Pence gave opening remarks at the Transportation and Infrastructure Full Committee markup of the INVEST in America Act. Pence authored 12 amendments to the partisan legislation House Democrats drafted behind closed doors. * * * "Mr. Chairman, I look around and   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) introduced the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines (RURAL) Act, legislation to improve the safety of rail crossings by providing more flexibility in fund usage from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration's Section 130 grant program. U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley is the Democrat co-lead of this legislation. "Indiana is the crossroads  more

MISHAWAKA, Indiana, June 19 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after cosponsoring the JUSTICE Act: "There is no place for police brutality in our society, and it's time for Congress to act to keep our communities safe and fulfill our nation's promise of liberty and justice for all. "The JUSTICE Act will increase transparency and accountability, improve training, expand the use of body cameras, and end the practice of chokeholds. Most importantly, it will help bu  more

MISHAWAKA, Indiana, June 20 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) this week called for bipartisan proposals to support safely reopening our economy and to incentivize Americans who return to work, such as replacing temporary supplemental unemployment benefits with a back-to-work bonus. "Businesses are reopening and rehiring, and they shouldn't have to compete with a temporary government benefit," Congresswoman Walorski said. "  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following statement in support of President Trump's executive order on safe policing for safe communities: "With this executive order, President Trump is taking a strong lead on progress toward more safe policing for all Americans. "This order includes results-focused actions to reform police practices, such as DOJ-certified independent organizations to accredit police departments on de-escalation tactics and use of force, an infor  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced he will be an original cosponsor of Senator Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) legislation to address police reform, accountability, and transparency. The Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act provides long-term solutions to repair the broken trust between communities of color and law enforcement, and also promotes efforts to identify soluti  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate passed a resolution officially designating Juneteenth Independence Day. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) cosponsored the resolution in recognition of June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached the Southwestern United States. "Today, we recognize the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. This historic day reminds us how far America has come in the fight for e  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate Floor regarding the Endless Frontier Act, bipartisan legislation led by Senators Young and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to solidify the United States' leadership in scientific and technological innovation and combat China through increased investments in emerging technologies. The legislation also transforms the National Science Foundation (NSF) into the National   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted for passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 73-25. "The outdoor recreation industry generates $15.7 billion in spending by consumers in Indiana and supports 143,000 jobs, especially in Elkhart County - the RV Capital of the World. The Great American Outdoors Act will enable long-delayed park maintenance to move forward,  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on his Endless Frontier Act to solidify American leadership in science and technology innovation, invest in all American workers, and combat China through increased investments in emerging technologies. Senator Young is working to ensure the bipartisan legislation is included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act. Last week, Senator Young spoke about the Endle  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act to incentivize more efficient completion of airport construction projects - saving taxpayer dollars and ensuring the safe and swift completion of economy boosting infrastructure projects. The Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) prov  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: The Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle for Iwo Jima during World War II. The resolution recognizes the gallantry and heroism demonstrated 75 years ago during the victory that was led by the United States Marine Corps over Imperial Japan on the island of Iwo Jima. "As I've said many times before, Iwo Jim  more