WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act. This bill requires universities to disclose gifts disclose gifts they receive from foreign adversaries, regardless of the amount of the gift or contract. This bill aligns with President Trump’s America First agenda by preventing foreign money and influence from infiltrating our higher education institutions. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9) is introducing the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Americans deserve to know if universities are accepting money from our enemies like China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. This bill delivers that transparency and stops hostile

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement regarding General Motors’ announcement that it will increase truck production at its Fort Wayne, Indiana assembly plant in response to President Trump’s tariffs. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Today’s announcement from General Motors is great news for Hoosiers. It hasn’t even been 24 hours and President Trump’s plan is already delivering for working families in Indiana in a big way.” Read more here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) appeared on Fox Business’ The Bottom Line and CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss President Trump’s historic tariff announcement. Click the here for Fox Business and here for CNN Key Excerpts: On how the tariffs will impact Indiana “The decision by President Trump today to impose reciprocal tariffs will be so good for Indiana. We already are the largest manufacturing state per capita in the country. A lot of really good -paying manufacturing jobs and the top steel producing state. In my small hometown in northeast Indiana, the best jobs are at a local steel