Click here to Watch the Full Speech WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following remarks in his maiden speech on the Senate floor: “It’s the honor of my life to be here representing Indiana in the United States Senate. I want to start off by thanking Hoosiers for sending me here to serve them, my state, and my country. It’s an incredible honor. “It’s humbling and thrilling, truly, speaking on the Floor of the United States Senate for the very first time. “You see, I grew up in a trailer park in Columbia City, Indiana—a small town of less than 10,000

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Abortion Funding Awareness Act. This bill requires states to publicly report detailed information about Medicaid payments to abortion providers, including how much was paid, what services were funded, and data on the abortions performed. It aims to increase transparency around taxpayer funds used in connection with abortion-related services. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) is the leading the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “A majority of Americans agree that taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund abortions. My bill exposes states that abuse tax dollars this way, aiming to protect unborn lives in

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Nuclear Family Priority Act. This bill ends visa categories for extended, non-nuclear family members and limits sponsorship to immediate family only. It reduces baseline caps on family-sponsored visas by 65% from 226,000 to 80,000 per year and addresses special cases involving immigrants with parents in the U.S. The bill supports President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and ease pressure on the immigration system. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-2) is leading the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Unlimited chain migration has overwhelmed our country and abused the rule of law. Worse,