WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced Tyler’s Law, which directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on implementing fentanyl testing in routine emergency room drug screens. The bill is named after Tyler Shamash, a teenager who died from a fentanyl poisoning after doctors failed to test for the drug when he was admitted to the emergency room the previous day. Representatives Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) introduced a companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Too many families in Indiana and across

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to require state workforce development plans to prioritize funding for evidence-based job programs with proven positive outcomes for their communities. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9) is introducing the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Too often, the government throws money at programs without making sure they actually deliver results. This legislation is a big step toward meeting our workforce challenges head-on.” Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9): “This bill prioritizes funding for evidence-based programs with a proven track record of success, ensuring

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter urging Speaker Todd Huston and President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray to enact HB 1531, which was introduced by Rep. J.D. Prescott. HB 1531 strengthens Indiana’s immigration enforcement by requiring law enforcement to honor U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests, penalizing businesses that violate federal law to hire illegal aliens and enhancing data collection on parole sponsors to ensure that sponsors can uphold their financial obligations. The letter is cosigned by the following members of the Indiana delegation: Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Representatives Rudy Yakym (IN-2), Marlin Stutzman (IN-3), Jim Baird