NEWSROOM
Sen. Banks Meets with President Trump’s Nominee for Chief of Naval Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, met with President Trump’s nominee for Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Daryl Caudle. Adm. Caudle will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing this Thursday, July 24th, 2025. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Indiana is proud to be the home of NSWC Crane, the third-largest Navy installation in the world. Admiral Caudle knows a stronger Navy means a safer America and as a Navy Reserve veteran, I’m proud to support his nomination.” Background on Admiral Daryl Caudle: Admiral Daryl Caudle has held significant leadership roles during his career, including
Senator Banks Secures Critical Defense Wins for Indiana in FY26 NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after securing critical funding and wins for Indiana defense priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Indiana’s military facilities and manufacturing base are vital to our national defense. I fought to ensure this year’s NDAA strengthens our capabilities, invests in our industries, and equips our servicemembers for the demands of 21st century warfare. It’s a critical step toward keeping America secure and a smart investment in Indiana’s future.” Provisions secured by Senator Banks in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act: $145 Million in
Sen. Banks Introduces Legislation toProtect American Parks
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act. The Patriot Parks Act amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to standardize and increase foreign visitor fees at National Parks. This bill codifies President Trump’s “Make America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks” executive order that was signed on July 3rd, 2025. Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) is leading similar legislation in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Americans already pay for our parks through federal taxes on top of standard admission fees, so it’s fair to ask foreign visitors to chip in more. This bill codifies
Banks pushes back on Tillis’ concerns about Medicaid cuts
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) pushed back on concerns voiced by fellow Republican Sen. Thom Tillis over how President Donald Trump’s megabill will impact hospitals and rural communities in Tillis’ North Carolina. Tillis on Saturday announced he would vote against the GOP bill because it would “result in tens of billions of dollars in lost funding for North Carolina, including our hospitals and rural communities.” But during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Banks said Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Trump heard the concerns and made changes in the bill to win over Tillis and other senators with similar concerns. “Leader Thune and President Trump have
SUNDAY SHOWS: Send the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s Desk
This morning, Members of Congress joined President Donald J. Trump on the Sunday shows to discuss the overwhelmingly positive impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill — which will deliver unprecedented tax relief, generational welfare reform, and historic spending cuts for the American people. Here’s what you missed: President Trump on Sunday Morning Futures Senator Jim Banks on Fox News Sunday SUNDAY SHOWS: Send the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s Desk – The White House
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Would Block Abortionists From Flushing Baby Remains Into Public Water Systems
WASHINGTON—Congressman Brandon Gill will introduce legislation Wednesday barring abortionists from dumping aborted baby remains into publicly owned water systems, The Daily Wire can first report. The Texas Republican’s legislation deals with a morbid and often under-discussed topic: the disposal of aborted fetal remains. While some states have laws requiring that aborted baby remains be cremated or buried, a number of states do not, allowing abortionists to dispose of aborted baby remains by flushing the bodies down the garbage disposal, ultimately casting their remains into public sewage. Gill described the bill, the Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act, as part of the “greater fight to protect all