WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump in the Oval Office for the signing of the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act into federal law. This marks a significant achievement as the first bill signed into federal law authored by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.). This bipartisan law, co-led by Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), was the first piece of legislation introduced by Senator Banks to pass the Senate. It passed unanimously on July 22nd.  The House companion, sponsored by Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 5th. Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) was the Democratic co-lead. This billwould provide the transparency that Congress needs to ensure that the Bureau of Industry and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) appeared on CNN’s Inside Politics to discuss the Federal Reserve and President Trump’s historic trade agenda. Click the image above for the full discussion Key Excerpts: Sen. Banks: “…I know why the President is frustrated. All of the reasons that Powell has given us why interest rates haven’t gone down have been wrong. I mean he’s telling us; he’s testified before the Senate Banking Committee; I’ve met with him in private in my office. He blames tariffs, he blames inflation, but the facts speak for themselves, inflation has dropped to the lowest we’ve had since the first Trump term around 2%. Remember

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Last Thursday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments Act with SenatorMark Warner (D-Va.). This bill would set aside funding within the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) starting in 2026 for a new pilot program to help communities turn abandoned or run-down buildings—like warehouses, factories, hotels, strip malls, and other unused spaces—into new housing.  This effort will support both single-family and multi-family homes. This bill includes no new spending. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Owning a home is such a big part of the American dream. But with prices so high, especially for young people, we have to get serious about building more homes. This bill is a commonsense way to revitalize our communities and give more families a