WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about Code Pink’s potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and its growing ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In part, the letter reads: “While once an American anti-war group, Code Pink has clearly become an agent of CCP influence in the United States. Despite activities and funding so blatant that even the New York Times acknowledged the organization’s activities ‘usually require’ groups to register under FARA, Code Pink has not registered with the DOJ. This failure to register represents a potential violation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Dr. Sara Brenner, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, regarding unregulated and potentially dangerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) being shipped to the US from foreign countries and used in injectable weight loss drugs. In part, the letter reads: “I request detailed information about how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prevent unlawful APIs from entering the country and potentially harming Americans. As of December 31, 2024, the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System database lists more than 900 cases of adverse health events associated with compounded “semaglutide” and “tirzepatide,” of which 17

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Fetterman (D- Pa.) introduced the Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act. This legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to secure contracts for needs assessments, training, and technical assistance to support infrastructure development, including cold chain storage, in emerging foreign markets. Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-4) lead the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Investing in supply chain infrastructure supports Hoosier farmers’ products and keeps America competitive. The bipartisan FRIDGE Act expands cold storage capacity, ensuring American agriculture reaches global markets without spoilage.” Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.): “From our poultry