WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after securing critical funding for Indiana priorities in President Trump’s reconciliation bill. Following Congress’ passage of President Trump’s budget framework earlier this month, this legislation marks the second step in the reconciliation process on the path to “one big, beautiful bill”. It ensures the President has the resources he needs to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, boost defense spending, and strengthen security along the U.S.-Mexico border. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Indiana plays a vital role in defending our nation, and this bill will support our workers, manufacturers, and research institutions.

Click here to download photos from the CODEL COLUMBIA CITY, IND. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Representative Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) traveled to Slovakia and Germany last week as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation. While in Slovakia, the delegation met with Prime Minister Robert Fico, the Minister of Defense, and the Chief of Defense to reaffirm the critical role the Indiana National Guard plays in advancing U.S.–Slovak military cooperation. The partnership, one of the oldest in the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program, has supported over 330 joint training exercises and multiple overseas deployments. Banks and Shreve also visited

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Family First Act. The bill would strengthen support for working families by expanding the Child Tax Credit to $4,200 for children under age 6 and $3,000 for all other children—covering up to six kids per family. It also creates a new $2,800 tax credit for pregnant mothers. Additionally, the bill simplifies the Earned Income Tax Credit and eliminates unfair tax breaks like the state and local tax deduction for wealthy individuals. Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) is leading in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Congress needs to do everything we can to help parents give