WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Admissions Accountability Act. The bill would create a Special Inspector General to investigate racial discrimination in college admissions at federally funded schools. It enforces the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on race-based admissions and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Schools found in violation could lose federal funding. Rep. Dave Taylor (OH-2) is leading in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Colleges and universities should admit students based on merit and achievement, not the color of their skin. Race-based admissions have deepened divisions in our country, but under President Trump’s leadership, we have an opportunity to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act. This legislation allows military families to opt-in to Military Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to help fund their children’s education and expand their access to personalized, high-quality learning opportunities. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “This bill supports military readiness by helping attract and retain top talent, ensuring service members don’t have to sacrifice their children’s education. I’m proud to partner with Senator Cruz on this commonsense bill.” Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas): “School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century, and parents should never have to choose

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act, a bipartisan bill that protects college students’ rights to join single-sex social organizations, like fraternities, sororities, or off-campus clubs, without fear of punishment or discrimination from their schools. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Students should be free to form and join single-sex organizations like fraternities and sororities without facing punishment. This bill protects students’ freedom to associate, uphold tradition, and choose the communities they want to be a part of.” Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.): “I cannot imagine my college experience without my fraternity brothers.