WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Buying Faster than the Enemy Act. The bill aims to streamline the Department of Defense’s (DOD) acquisition process, reducing bureaucratic delays to ensure the U.S. military can procure advanced technology faster and more affordably than its adversaries. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “China, Iran, and our other adversaries don’t drown themselves with red tape when arming themselves. To stay ahead, the DOD must move faster. My bill would streamline the purchase of cutting-edge warfighter tech from American companies—making the process faster and cheaper.” Key Provisions of the Buying Faster than the Enemy Ac: Full bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox News’ America’s Newsroom to discuss the cuts at the Department of Education: Click the image above for the full interview Key Excerpts: On the cuts at the Department of Education: “I guess you could say that President Trump and Secretary Linda McMahon are dropping the people’s elbow on the bureaucracy at the federal Department of Education and Dana, it’s a long time coming because consider that the average bureaucrat at the federal Department of Education makes over twice as much money as teachers in Indiana do. And when you talk about the $100 billion budget for the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act. The bill ensures 25,000 service members who paid $1,200 into the Montgomery G.I. Bill get refunded, removing the rule tying reimbursement to a final housing payment. Rep. Ronny Jackson is leading the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “As a veteran, I’ll always stand by those who served. This bill makes things right for the 25,000 service members who paid into the Montgomery G.I. Bill before qualifying for the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. These are hard-earned benefits, and the federal government owes these veterans up to $1,200.