RepublicanTodd Young
U.S. Senator · Indiana
U.S. Senator from Indiana
9 tracked promises, 4 rated
Indiana
Represents Indiana statewide
How they won their seat
Todd Young won the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Indiana with 58.6% of the vote (1,090,165 votes).
- Todd Young · Republican58.6%1,090,165
- Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. · Democrat37.9%704,411
- James M. Sceniak · Libertarian3.4%63,814
- 1 Other Candidate0.1%1,461
Certified results. Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL) ↗. A plurality winner can hold under 50% when more than two candidates run.
Inferred legislative agendas
Todd Young's record shows a pattern of bills related to technology, biotechnology, and infrastructure, as evidenced by his sponsorship of bills such as the AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act and the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act. Additionally, he has sponsored legislation related to health issues, including the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act and the End Tuberculosis Now Act. Focus areas (from the record): Technology · Biotechnology · Infrastructure · Health · Trade Alignment with declared positions: Mixed. Young's sponsored bills show a pattern of involvement in technology and biotechnology, with correlation to his positions on the National Biotechnology Initiative Act and the Endless Frontier Act. However, there is less evidence of activity directly related to his commitments on housing affordability and opioid crisis management. What this can't tell you: The effectiveness of the sponsored bills is unclear, as none have become law; The record does not reveal the impact of campaign finance on his legislative priorities; There are no statements on file to provide insight into his public communication or rationale behind his legislative choices. Confidence: moderate (based on the volume of verified record on file).
Inferred, not stated. Todd Young has not necessarily stated these as goals. This is an AI-generated, nonpartisan reading of the patterns in their verified record — sponsored legislation, committee work, roll-call votes, and campaign-finance composition — and how those patterns compare to any declared positions and tracked promises. It describes what the record emphasizes, never imputes motive, and is run through an adversarial review pass that scrubs bias, loaded language, and any claim the evidence doesn’t support. It is not a quote, a claim they made, or a rating; every underlying item is sourced in the verified record below; and it never affects the Integrity Score.
Showing 2015. Every tile and chart below reflects this window; some record types (e.g. roll-call votes) only have data for recent years.
Activity in office
What Todd Young has actually done in office — sourced from official roll-call and government records, shown in full below. These are facts, separate from tracked promises and never folded into any score.
- Bills sponsored
- 14
Roll-call data last updated July 20, 2026 · source: Voteview.
Bills sponsored over time
Bills sponsored per year, stacked by outcome (latest action). Outcome data covers the 118th–119th Congresses; earlier years show as “awaiting status” until enriched. Source: Congress.gov.
Bill success rate
Bills SPONSORED in the 118th–119th Congresses, by their latest action. Source: Congress.gov.
Campaign finance over time
- Small-dollar (unitemized)$51K2%
- Large individual (itemized)$1.3M61%
- PAC / committee$787K37%
By election cycle. Source: FEC.
Committee memberships
- Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — Telecommunications and MediaOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacyOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — Science, Manufacturing, and CompetitivenessOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Chairman, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and SafetyOn record since Jan 2025Chair
- Member, Senate Committee on FinanceOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance — Health CareOn record since Jan 2025Chair
- Member, Senate Committee on Finance — International Trade, Customs, and Global CompetitivenessOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Finance — Social Security, Pensions, and Family PolicyOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceOn record since Jan 2025Member
Source: Congress.gov.
Integrity
Promises kept vs. worked against — weighted breakdown+68 · based on 4 rated promises
- Attempted 1
- Championed 3
Teal segments are promises kept; amber and stone segments are promises worked against. The signed score weights each rated promise by significance and evidence confidence. Promise-keeping is shown separately from popularity, finance, disclosure, and stated positions. Methodology is open.
Integrity over time
In office since Jan 2017 · 4 rated promisesEach step is a real change in the sourced record — the score holds between assessments.
Promise status over time
How the tracked promise record has evolved.
- Kept4
- Against0
- No opportunity0
- In progress0
Replayed from this official’s sourced assessment history — the bands step only when an assessment is recorded or changed. Based on the most recent roll-call votes on file and the tracked promise assessments; never interpolated.
Topic coverage
9 promises across 8 topicsWhat this record covers — the number of tracked promises per topic. This is coverage, not a verdict; the kept/against shading within each bar mirrors the Integrity breakdown above.
- Housing Affordability2
- Agriculture & Conservation1
- Biotechnology & National Security1
- Opioid Crisis & Drug Policy1
- Shipbuilding & Maritime Industry1
- Taxes & Working Families1
- Technology, Research & China Competition1
- War Powers & Foreign Policy1
Evidence & significance
Evidence quality
Strongest source cited per promise.
- Primary (official record)9100%
Significance mix
How weighty the tracked promises are (1 = minor, 5 = defining).
Significance weights each promise in the Integrity Score.
9 tracked promises
“Committed to enacting the National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025, establishing a whole-of-government strategy (including a National Biotechnology Coordination Office in the Executive Office of the President) to advance U.S. biotechnology and counter China.”
“Pledged to pass the SHIPS for America Act to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industry, with a stated national goal of expanding the U.S.-flag international fleet by 250 ships within 10 years.”
“Championed and pledged to pass the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act to dramatically increase U.S. investment in science and technology research to out-compete China (later enacted in 2022 as part of the CHIPS and Science Act).”
“Committed to passing the Stronger Start for Working Families Act to make the Child Tax Credit refundable starting from the first dollar of earnings, expanding access for low-income working parents.”
“Vowed to continue pushing to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and formally end the Gulf and Iraq war authorizations.”
“Committed to passing the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with a stated goal of building nearly 1.6 million new affordable homes over the next decade.”
“Committed to permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances by passing the HALT Fentanyl Act to give law enforcement stronger tools against fentanyl trafficking.”
“Committed to passing the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, creating a federal tax credit to direct private capital into rehabilitating homes in distressed, low-income neighborhoods.”
“Committed to passing his Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act to give farmers access to the latest tools and research for adopting conservation practices while keeping farmland productive.”
Verified record
286 sponsored bills · finance on fileFacts imported directly from official government sources — shown separately from tracked promises and never folded into the Integrity Score. Each entry links to its primary source.
FEC 2026 cycle — raised $2,156,589, spent $1,405,165, cash on hand $0.
View the FEC filing ↗Sponsored legislation
- Sponsored S 4943: Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Students Act ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4770: Web of Biological Data Act of 2026 ↗Jun 11, 2026
- Sponsored S 4751: End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 ↗Jun 11, 2026
- Sponsored S 4653: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for loan interest payments made with respect to certain vehicles. ↗Jun 2, 2026
- Sponsored S 4657: Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 ↗Jun 2, 2026
- Sponsored S 4629: Government Bailout Prevention Act ↗May 21, 2026
- Sponsored S 4539: Protecting Charitable Giving Act ↗May 14, 2026
- Sponsored S 4463: WAGES Act of 2026 ↗Apr 30, 2026
- Sponsored S 4441: CREATE AI Act ↗Apr 29, 2026
- Sponsored SRES 679: A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day. ↗Apr 16, 2026
- Sponsored SRES 673: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. ↗Apr 15, 2026
- Sponsored SRES 644: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz. ↗Mar 16, 2026
Showing the 12 most recent of 286 sponsored measures.
Voting record
- Total votes
- 858
- Yea
- 622
- Nay
- 228
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 8
Full voting record
858 votes- SJRES198Nay
- PN8518Yea
- PN9304Yea
- PN9304Yea
- S4784Yea
- PN9382Yea
- PN9303Yea
- SJRES185Nay
- PN9382Yea
- SJRES196Nay
- PN9303Yea
- PN9302Yea
- PN9302Yea
- PN9307Yea
- PN9307Yea
- HCONRES86Nay
- PN8593Yea
- HR6644Not voting
- PN73033Yea
- HR6644Nay
Roll-call votes, 119th Congress. Source: Voteview (voteview.com). Click any vote to verify it independently.
Stated positions
8 positions on recordWhat this official says they believe — sourced claims, shown distinctly from tracked promises and from any assessment of what they did. A stated position is never scored and never affects the Integrity Score.
- Taxes & Working FamiliesStated position
Committed to passing the Stronger Start for Working Families Act to make the Child Tax Credit refundable starting from the first dollar of earnings, expanding access for low-income working parents.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-hassan-introduce-legislation-to-boost-child-tax-credit-for-working-families/View position & sources → - War Powers & Foreign PolicyStated position
Vowed to continue pushing to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and formally end the Gulf and Iraq war authorizations.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-kaine-applaud-passage-of-their-bill-to-repeal-1991-2002-aumfs-formally-end-gulf-iraq-wars/View position & sources → - Housing AffordabilityStated position
Committed to passing the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, creating a federal tax credit to direct private capital into rehabilitating homes in distressed, low-income neighborhoods.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-cantwell-lead-legislation-to-address-the-housing-affordability-crisis/View position & sources → - Biotechnology & National SecurityStated position
Committed to enacting the National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025, establishing a whole-of-government strategy (including a National Biotechnology Coordination Office in the Executive Office of the President) to advance U.S. biotechnology and counter China.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-padilla-introduce-bill-to-promote-u-s-biotechnology-innovation/View position & sources → - Opioid Crisis & Drug PolicyStated position
Committed to permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances by passing the HALT Fentanyl Act to give law enforcement stronger tools against fentanyl trafficking.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-applauds-senate-passage-of-bill-to-combat-fentanyl-epidemic/View position & sources → - Shipbuilding & Maritime IndustryStated position
Pledged to pass the SHIPS for America Act to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industry, with a stated national goal of expanding the U.S.-flag international fleet by 250 ships within 10 years.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-kelly-introduce-ships-for-america-act-to-revitalize-u-s-shipbuilding-and-commercial-maritime-industries/View position & sources → - Agriculture & ConservationStated position
Committed to passing his Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act to give farmers access to the latest tools and research for adopting conservation practices while keeping farmland productive.
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-smith-introduce-bill-to-support-farmers-conservation/View position & sources → - Technology, Research & China CompetitionStated position
Championed and pledged to pass the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act to dramatically increase U.S. investment in science and technology research to out-compete China (later enacted in 2022 as part of the CHIPS and Science Act).
Sourceshttps://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-schumer-unveil-endless-frontier-act-to-bolster-us-tech-leadership-and-combat-china/View position & sources →
Disclosure
A separate measure from the promise scorecard above. It tracks confirmed cases where this official has acted on or championed an issue that already existed when they ran, but which they did not disclose as a priority in their campaign. Each case meets a high evidence bar — three independent sources — and the score is shown alongside the Integrity Score, never merged into it. How this is measured.
No undisclosed priorities on record. This is not a clean-audit claim — it means none have been confirmed for this official.
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