WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States: “Today marks one of the greatest days in American history. Thanks to President Trump, we have an incredible opportunity to achieve extraordinary things for our country. There is no time to waste. The Senate must do its part and act with urgency to confirm President Trump’s cabinet and advance his America First agenda through Congress. “By signing more than 200 day one executive orders, President Trump is fulfilling his promises to secure the border, initiate mass deportations, and unleash

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okl.) introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to protect newborns that survive abortions by requiring they receive care from health care practitioners. “I’ve always fought to defend the unborn and will continue to do so in the Senate. It’s unconscionable that we even need such a law, but it’s essential to protect the most vulnerable among us. Now that Republicans have control of both chambers of Congress and the most pro-life President in my lifetime, we have the opportunity to see this important bill signed into law,” SENATOR JAMES LANKFORD (R-Okl.): “No child should be denied medical care simply because they

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Qualified Immunity Act of 2025. By committing clearly established legal precedent to statute, the bill provides protection for the rights of law enforcement agents to perform their duties in good faith and without fear of extraneous litigation. The bill also protects federal, state, local, and tribal governments from liability when their law enforcement agencies are found to have acted in good faith under qualified immunity. “My legislation will protect those who risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. Removing qualified immunity would open police departments up to frivolous lawsuits that would effectively bankrupt and