Background
Sen. Todd Young is a Republican senator from Indiana serving in the U.S. Senate. He represents Indiana's interests on various legislative matters before Congress.
AI Position
PositiveSen. Young has sponsored legislation focused on advancing AI innovation and establishing technical standards for emerging AI applications. His bills emphasize creating frameworks and resources for AI development, particularly in specialized domains like biological datasets, suggesting a stance that supports responsible AI innovation and standardization rather than restrictive regulation.
AI Bills Sponsored
S 4069
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a bill requiring NIST to create standardized formats for biological data used in AI systems. The bill focuses on making bio-data (like genomic sequences, protein structures, and clinical trial results) consistent and interoperable across different AI platforms, which would help pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions share data more easily for drug discovery and medical AI development.
Last action: Mar 12, 2026
S 3952
Senator Peters introduced a bill that would create new compliance requirements for companies using AI in high-stakes decisions like hiring, lending, healthcare, and criminal justice. Companies would need to conduct annual bias audits, implement human oversight systems, and publicly disclose when AI makes decisions affecting people's lives.
Last action: Feb 26, 2026
S 3586
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a bill to create a voluntary AI certification program specifically for small businesses. The bill would establish an 'AI Center of Excellence' at the Small Business Administration that helps small companies adopt AI responsibly through training, resources, and a certification process that could give them advantages in federal contracting.
Last action: Jan 7, 2026
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