WASHINGTON, D.C, – On September 4, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act. The bill establishes that it is the policy of the United States that classical and traditional architecture should be the preferred design for all federal public buildings. This applies to federal buildings across the country, not just those in the D.C. metro area.  Rep. Kevin Kiley is leading the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Americans want their federal buildings to reflect the strength, beauty, and tradition of our country. This bill ensures our architecture honors our history, includes local input from our communities, and celebrates American tradition.” Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03): “For too long, our federal

WASHINGTON, D.C, – This week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging continued federal support for the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX), an important project that will boost regional connectivity and economic growth by supplementing the aging Highway 41 twin bridges with a safer, more modern interstate link between Evansville, Indiana, and Henderson, Kentucky. In part, the letter reads: “As the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) works to complete the interchange and embankments on the northern approach and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet prepares to solicit the bridge construction contract and start the final phase of the project, continued support from the U.S. Department

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act. This bill supports President Trump’s effort to restore law and order in our nation’s capital. Rep. Donalds is leading the bill in the House. Senator Banks (R-Ind.): “My bill backs President Trump’s mission to restore law and order in our nation’s capital by cracking down on violent crime and enforcing real consequences. Make Washington, D.C. safe and great again!” Key Provisions of the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act are: Full text of the bill can be found here. Background: Washington, D.C. continues to face a public safety crisis, with violent crime