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Senator Banks Introduces Bill to Prevent Tariff Evasion
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion (ANTE) Act. This legislation aims to stop countries like Communist China from dodging U.S. tariffs by shifting production to third-party countries. The bill gives the U.S. Trade Representative new tools to detect and prevent tariff evasion that undercuts American workers and floods the market with artificially cheap goods. Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) is leading the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Communist China shouldn’t be able to dodge U.S. tariffs by slapping a ‘Made in Mexico’ label on their products. My bill closes loopholes and stops the
Senator Banks Introduces the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prevents students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while working at organizations that engage in illegal activities. The legislation works to codify an executive order from President Trump that would end taxpayer-funded student loan forgiveness for students that participate in illegal, anti-American behavior. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay student loans for radicals who aid terrorists, mutilate children, or promote illegal immigration. This bill codifies President Trump’s order to stop subsidizing anti-American extremism.” Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is an original cosponsor. Key Provisions of the No Loan Forgiveness for
Senator Banks’ Remarks on Golden Dome, President Trump’s Tariffs in the Oval Office
Click image above to watch full clip WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump in the Oval Office for the announcement of the “Golden Dome” and delivered remarks on how the program and President Trump’s tariffs are benefiting Hoosiers. On Indiana’s Role in Building the Golden Dome: “Your legacy with Space Force, Mr. President is already big but the Golden Dome is going to be an even bigger legacy for our country and Indiana is going to help you make it. The space satellites that are made in Fort Wayne, Indiana by L3Harris. All the work done at Crane Navy base
Trump’s Blanket Tariff Plan Praised by Rust Belt Lawmakers
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on “reciprocal trade and tariffs” in the Oval Office Thursday, calling on his Cabinet members to draw up a plan to respond to foreign tariffs on American goods. “On trade, I have decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff—meaning, whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them,” said Trump in the Oval Office. Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., likewise said that “the reciprocal tariffs announced today will bring back fairness and prosperity and stop Americans from being taken advantage of,” arguing that “the globalist approach to trade threw our workers under a
Senator Banks delivers address at American Iron and Steel Institute dinner
During the dinner, Sen. Banks remarked the steel industry was a big deal in the state of Indiana. “Our state is home to a lot of your members’ facilities as well as numerous distributors, recyclers, and engineering firms. Your industry supports 192,000 Hoosier jobs and $56 billion of economic activity in the state. With these stats, it’s no surprise that the steel industry is the 3rd largest industry in our state. While the auto industry ranks 1st, we all know auto and steel are one in the same. The steel industry is an indispensable powerhouse for Indiana.” Senator Banks delivers address at American Iron
Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: NIH Nominee Jay Bhattacharya ‘One of the Most Exciting’ of All Trump’s Picks
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), who was blackballed during the COVID pandemic for bucking scientific consensus, is “one the most exciting picks of all the Trump picks,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) told Breitbart News. “President Trump has picked a game changer to lead the NIH, to clean it up,” he told Breitbart News. “I mean, talk about draining the swamp and disrupting Washington. Dr Bhattacharya is the type of figure that’s going to do that.” “They hate his guts exactly because he’s going to disrupt the NIH and return it back to what it’s supposed