WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Encampments Act. The bill requires colleges and universities to disclose their policies for responding to incidents like demonstrations, riots, or strikes. It aims to increase transparency on how schools manage disruptions and ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t used to support environments where civil unrest interferes with education. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “Many of our ‘elite’ academic institutions have become hotbeds for antisemitism and pro-terror ideologies. My bill holds these universities accountable and prevents American tax dollars from being wasted on institutions that act as safe havens for anti-American harassment and violence.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after meeting with Lt. Gen. Dan Caine (U.S. Air Force, Ret.), President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “Today, I met with Lt. Gen. Dan Caine (U.S. Air Force, Ret.), President Trump’s choice to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As Chairman, he will be the President’s top military advisor, helping to Make Our Military Great Again.” Click here to download photo Background: Senator Banks is a member of the Senate Armed Services committee which will have a hearing regarding Lt.

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