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Senator Banks Introduces Bill to Block U.S. Tech from Fueling China’s Military
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Preventing PLA Acquisition of U.S. Technology Act. The bill prohibits U.S. government agencies, federally funded universities, and private companies receiving federal funds from partnering on sensitive research with Chinese entities linked to China’s military-civil fusion strategy. It targets technologies with military applications like AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and aerospace. It creates a public list of banned technologies and Chinese entities of concern, mandates annual reporting of research ties, and cuts off federal funding for violators. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “The Chinese Communist Party has used our research and technology against us, strengthening their own military and preparing for war against America.
Senator Banks Introduces Legislation to Expand Classical Learning Test to Service Academies, Federal Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promote Classical Learning Act. The bill requires U.S. military service academies to accept the CLT in addition to the SAT and ACT for admissions for admissions. It also mandates that federally-run secondary schools, including Department of Defense and Bureau of Indian Education schools, administer the CLT to all 11th-grade students. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “The Classical Learning Test is the standard for academic excellence, and our service academies should accept nothing less. My bill ensures we recruit the brightest, most well-rounded young Americans to lead and defend our nation.” Jeremy Wayne Tate, Founder and CEO, the Classical Learning
Senators Banks, King Introduce Legislation to Improve Veterans’ Benefits
Washington, D.C. — Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act. This bipartisan legislation seeks to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process, ensuring that veterans’ benefit claims are never denied because they miss a medical disability exam appointment. Veterans and veteran service organizations frequently report frustration with the exam scheduling process, and they should not be penalized for administrative mix-ups. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (TX-08 is the lead in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Veterans’ benefit claims shouldn’t be tossed aside because of red tape or poor communication. VA has a duty to assist veterans every
Sen. Banks: ‘Trump Saved the American Dream’
Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., said President Donald Trump “saved the American dream” by revitalizing the American steel industry and vowed to continue advancing Trump’s trade policies during a speech Tuesday at the American Iron and Steel Institute. “President Trump saved the steel industry during his first term,” Banks said, according to prepared remarks obtained by Breitbart News. “But over the last four years, we’ve been backsliding as China and others have punched holes in American tariffs while the Biden administration turned a blind eye.” Sen. Banks: Trump ‘Saved the American Dream’ | Newsmax.com
Banks named to U.S. Senate subcommittees
After announcing his initial committee assignments in late 2024, U.S. Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind. unveiled his subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress on Monday. Banks named to U.S. Senate subcommittees
Sen. Jim Banks proposes bill to safeguard US defense research from Chinese espionage
Senator Jim Banks (R., Ind.) introduced new legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting American defense research from Chinese Communist Party efforts to steal vital technology. The Defending Defense Research from CCP Espionage Act will close the loopholes Banks says are currently being exploited by China to acquire critical national security technologies. In the act, Banks claims these loopholes include deals with universities and high-paying job offers to researchers that allow CCP access to sensitive information. “For decades, the Chinese Communist Party has been stealing American research and intellectual property to use against us,” Banks said. “The Biden administration rolled back key Trump-era policies designed to protect our universities,