WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 15: Indiana's Congressional delegation sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter T. Gaynor in support of the state of Indiana's request for FEMA assistance for depopulation activities resulting from COVID-19 disruptions. The letter requests eligibility for existing resources under FEMA as livestock and poultry producers struggle to combat severe supply chain issues d  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800): "Cash-strapped Americans don't want to pay for abortions, send cash to illegal immigrants or have their hard-earned cash used to subsidize coastal elites and failing blue state pension systems! If passed, this bill would dramatically grow the size of government, meaning higher taxes, joblessness and an economic depression for up to a decade. I emphatically oppose Speaker Pelosi's 'Blue  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: in a letter to House and Senate leadership, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) Budget & Spending Task Force expressed its opposition to any federal bailout of mismanaged state and local governments made under the guise of COVID-19 relief. The letter, led by Task Force Chairman Jim Banks (IN-03) garnered support from conservative leaders with Heritage Action for America, FreedomWorks, and Americans for Prosperi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after voting against the $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill (H.R. 6800), put forth by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "In midst of a pandemic, Speaker Pelosi has decided to push the American people aside and put her agenda first. "This $3 trillion coronavirus bill is not focused on coming together to get through this health care crisis, but rather, it is a platform for the far left to increase the size and scope o  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement announcing additional funding for 28 health centers in the amount of $10,980,583 by the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand capacity for coronavirus testing, purchase additional personal protective equipment and train medical and support staff across the Hoosier state: "We must continue to provide funds to community-based health centers across the state in order to increase testing capacity fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after voting against Democrats' rules change (H.Res. 965) that would allow them to keep the House away from the Capitol through the end of the 116th Congress: "Speaker Pelosi's proxy voting scheme is unconstitutional and unnecessary. This is not the first time in the history of our nation that we have faced challenges in gathering together. "However, the Founders believed it is necessary to come together and be  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 13 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following statement on May 12 regarding the police-involved shootings and local leaders' announced changes to law enforcement protocol: "As Indianapolis continues to mourn the bright young lives lost over the last weeks, we are still processing what happened, and trying to figure out why. We need to get answers to the many unanswered questions - for accountability, transparency, and to prevent this from happening again.   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) released the following statement upon the House passage of H. Res. 965, the proxy vote power-grab, and H.R. 6800, Nancy Pelosi's Socialist wish list, for which he was in Washington, D.C. to vote against. "A pandemic has gripped our nation. Many are sick, innocent lives have been lost, and a record number of Americans are out of work. Americans need clear, targeted solutions.  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following testimony on behalf of Hoosiers from the 6th District of Indiana in front of the House Rules Committee: In his testimony, Pence expressed strong opposition to remote voting, voting by proxy and virtual hearings. * * * "Chairman McGovern and Ranking Member Cole, thank you for allowing me to testify on the House Democrats proposal to authorize remote voting by proxy on the House floor and official remote committee proceeding  more

MISHAWAKA, Indiana, May 14 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) called for the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis to focus on safely getting America back to work and holding China accountable, rather than conducting partisan investigations and scoring political points. During the panel's first public hearing, Walorski highlighted questions about China's actions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic that have gone un  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on May 15: U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today released the following statement after voting against Speaker Nancy Pelosi's $3 trillion bill that includes a federal bailout of fiscally irresponsible states, a tax cut for millionaires and billionaires, and other progressive priorities unrelated to coronavirus relief or economic recovery efforts: "As American families, workers, farmers, and small business   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Rick Scott (R-Florida), Mike Braun (R-Indiana) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) to introduce the Agency Accountability Act to give Congress the ability to help streamline operations and reduce waste at federal agencies. Congress currently has no mechanism to regularly review the efficiency of bloated federal agencies, which could ultimately save taxpayer dollars  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following joint op-ed with Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana: When it comes to treatments and lifesaving cures, the U.S. healthcare system is second to none. This is why, when a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, or a parent is told her child has diabetes, we can bear such unsettling news with a sense of hope. However, we constantly hear from constituents who are struggling to afford their prescription medicines. The current drug  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following op-ed on the 21st century cures with Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, published to the Washington Examiner: When it comes to treatments and lifesaving cures, the U.S. healthcare system is second to none. This is why, when a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, or a parent is told her child has diabetes, we can bear such unsettling news with a sense of hope. However, we constantly hea  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced legislation that authorizes the President to impose sanctions on China if China fails to cooperate and provide a full accounting of the events leading up to the outbreak of coronavirus. The COVID-19 Accountability Act was introduced by Senators Young, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ste  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Senate leaders requesting that any future coronavirus package include additional funding to support mental health programs for our nation's law enforcement and first responders. As coronavirus continues to exacerbate the stressors first responders experience on a daily basis, the Senators' letter asks that legislation to addr  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) cosponsored a resolution recognizing May 10 - 16 as National Police Week 2020. The resolution was passed by the full Senate. "Our police officers on the frontlines make sacrifices every day to keep Hoosiers safe. As they continue to do their job without hesitation during the coronavirus pandemic, this National Police Week is even more meaningful," said Senator Young. I'm proud   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following joint op-ed with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, and Ro Khanna, D-California: In a joint op-ed published by USA, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) make the case for new legislation they will soon be introducing, The Endless Frontiers Act, to increase investment in scientific research and innovat  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) renewed his call for transparency from the Chinese Communist Party and the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the origins and transmission of the coronavirus. "We need transparency from the Chinese government. We need transparency from the World Health Organization. We've received neither and that is essential if we're going to come up with vaccines as quickly as possibl  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and a bipartisan group of 21 Senators who are calling on the Senate to provide additional support to child care workers and providers across the country. In a letter to Senate leaders, Young and 22 other senators, write: "...it is critical we provide additional support for the child care sector to ensure providers can maintain operations and c  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Indiana's Congressional delegation sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter T. Gaynor in support of the state of Indiana's request for FEMA assistance for depopulation activities resulting from COVID-19 disruptions. The letter requests eligibility for existing resources under FEMA as livestock and poultry producers struggle to combat severe supply chain issues due to the c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will distribute more than $183 million to Indiana to boost coronavirus testing and reduce further spread of the virus. The funding is provided by the latest round of coronavirus emergency relief, which passed the Senate on April 21. "Enhancing testing capabilities is necessary to prevent the spread o  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), with colleagues Chris Coons (D-Del.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) are asking Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development John Barsa to provide details of USAID's humanitarian aid to Yemen. The conflict in Yemen fuels regional instability and threatens U.S. nat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: The Chinese Communist Party is mulling adding more than a few U.S. lawmakers to their sanctions list, according to a story published by the Chinese government's propaganda outlet, the Global Times. Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) is named alongside Sens. Blackburn (R-TN) Cotton (R-AR), Hawley (R-MO), McSalley (R-AZ) and Scott (R-FL), and fellow House lawmakers Rep. Crenshaw (R-TX) and Rep. Gooden (R-TX) as some of the law  more