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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine.) introduced the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025. Currently, veterans can receive VA burial benefits, including headstones, markers, or urns. However, those who choose an urn or plaque lose eligibility for burial in a VA cemetery, even if their spouse remains eligible. This bill would allow veterans with VA-provided urns or plaques to be buried in VA national cemeteries if their families choose. Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-2) introduced the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Military spouses make countless sacrifices in support of our servicemembers. We have a