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Senator Banks Introduces the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prevents students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while working at organizations that engage in illegal activities. The legislation works to codify an executive order from President Trump that would end taxpayer-funded student loan forgiveness for students that participate in illegal, anti-American behavior. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay student loans for radicals who aid terrorists, mutilate children, or promote illegal immigration. This bill codifies President Trump’s order to stop subsidizing anti-American extremism.” Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is an original cosponsor. Key Provisions of the No Loan Forgiveness for
Senator Banks’ Remarks on Golden Dome, President Trump’s Tariffs in the Oval Office
Click image above to watch full clip WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump in the Oval Office for the announcement of the “Golden Dome” and delivered remarks on how the program and President Trump’s tariffs are benefiting Hoosiers. On Indiana’s Role in Building the Golden Dome: “Your legacy with Space Force, Mr. President is already big but the Golden Dome is going to be an even bigger legacy for our country and Indiana is going to help you make it. The space satellites that are made in Fort Wayne, Indiana by L3Harris. All the work done at Crane Navy base
Senator Banks Introduces Legislation to Improve Federal Benefits Access, Reduce Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced Timely Access to Benefits(TAB) Act. This legislation requires states to implement a real-time income verification system to detect unreported or underreported income for individuals receiving federal benefits. It applies to any federal program where eligibility or benefit amounts depend on income. The system must use automated data matching and applicant-permissioned bank data to reduce fraud, prevent improper payments, and ensure only eligible individuals receive benefits. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Hardworking Americans want a government that delivers benefits quickly to those who qualify. This legislation protects taxpayer dollars and modernizes outdated systems to stop waste, fraud, and abuse.” Senator Cynthia Lummis
Senator Banks delivers address at American Iron and Steel Institute dinner
During the dinner, Sen. Banks remarked the steel industry was a big deal in the state of Indiana. “Our state is home to a lot of your members’ facilities as well as numerous distributors, recyclers, and engineering firms. Your industry supports 192,000 Hoosier jobs and $56 billion of economic activity in the state. With these stats, it’s no surprise that the steel industry is the 3rd largest industry in our state. While the auto industry ranks 1st, we all know auto and steel are one in the same. The steel industry is an indispensable powerhouse for Indiana.” Senator Banks delivers address at American Iron
Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: NIH Nominee Jay Bhattacharya ‘One of the Most Exciting’ of All Trump’s Picks
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), who was blackballed during the COVID pandemic for bucking scientific consensus, is “one the most exciting picks of all the Trump picks,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) told Breitbart News. “President Trump has picked a game changer to lead the NIH, to clean it up,” he told Breitbart News. “I mean, talk about draining the swamp and disrupting Washington. Dr Bhattacharya is the type of figure that’s going to do that.” “They hate his guts exactly because he’s going to disrupt the NIH and return it back to what it’s supposed
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Banks Introduces Bill to Give Parents Greater Freedom in Child Care Choices
Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a bill to give parents more power over their child care decisions. The Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act reforms a federal child care funding grant to better align it with the needs of families, according to Banks. The Indiana Republican says he wants to let parents decide how their children are cared for and wants to ensure that the grant program’s vouchers support the full range of caregiving options. “The Biden administration’s burdensome overregulation increased the cost of child care and withheld funding from the child care arrangements many families prefer,” Banks told The Daily Signal in a statement. “Big government never works.