Press Releases

The Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act would boost U.S. and international efforts to capture carbon by promoting healthy forests and other lands 

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, introduced legislation to support U.S. leadership in reducing carbon in the atmosphere by restoring and conserving forests, grasslands, wetlands, and coastal habitats. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and...

JASPER, IN – U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) released the following statement regarding the news that, if elected, former Vice President Joe Biden will nominate Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS):

“As a Main Street entrepreneur who lowered the cost of healthcare for his own employees, I have serious concerns about Xavier Becerra’s ability to lead Health and Human Services because he has accepted over $1,000,000 in donations from the big healthcare industry has a 100%...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate ALS Caucus, applaud Senate passage of S. 578, the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019, introduced by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)—both founding members of the Senate ALS Caucus.  This landmark legislation represents a long overdue win for the ALS community.

The bill removes barriers for ALS patients seeking access to the Social Security Disability...

JASPER, IN - Senator Braun has penned a letter to Attorney General William Barr and ATF Acting Director Regina Lombardo to share his concern about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) practice of relying on non-public standards in its regulation of the importation of ArmaLite Rifle (AR) styled pistols and pistol stabilizing braces.

"Gun-owners and manufacturers want to follow the law, and they can't when the standards are unclear and communicated through private...

In October, Senator Braun and Congressman Visclosky penned a letter on behalf of the GCIA in support of it’s effort to seek a 24-hour advance notice for international flights, with the intention of leading to full-time U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the airport.

Now, Senator Braun, Congressman Visclosky, and Mayor Prince are happy to announce in conjunction with CBP Chicago Port Director Campbell that, effective immediately, the 48-72 hours customs clearing notice will be reduced...

"President Trump is right to hold states and local officials accountable to their own laws and make sure all legal ballots are counted. Fraudulent votes disenfranchise legal voters. We should all want a result that is fair and can be trusted by the American people." - Senator Mike Braun

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/amy-coney-barrett-freedoms-first-amendment-second-amendment-mike-braun

Nearly two years ago, after Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Senate Democrats launched a character assassination of then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Hoosiers sent me to Washington to confirm judges that uphold the Constitution, as the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U. S. Supreme Court has just accomplished.  

While Justice Barrett will be a positive role model...

Senator Mike Braun and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse have introduced the bipartisan Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act to ensure that the federal government has a dedicated office for the enforcement of animal cruelty statutes.

Senator Braun and Senator Whitehouse are joined on this bipartisan bill by original co-sponsors Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

The Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act: 

• Creates by statute a dedicated Animal...

Senator Mike Braun is honored that the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America have endorsed his bill (S. 3613) to strengthen benefits for children of Veterans affected by Agent Orange. 

S. 3613 - “A Bill To Strengthen Existing Benefits For Certain Descendants Of Veterans Exposed To Herbicide Agents” - focuses on improving the support given to children of Veterans with Spina Bifida that can be linked to the Veteran’s service and exposure to Agent Orange. Currently, the families of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Senator Mike Braun, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator David Perdue, and Senator Tim Scott introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the contributions of essential workers with disabilities to keep America running during the COVID-19 pandemic, and thanking them for continuing to provide vital services to Americans during these difficult times. 

This resolution comes as the United States commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and...