WASHINGTON, D.C, – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Preventing PLA Acquisition of U.S. Technology Act. The bill prohibits U.S. government agencies, federally funded universities, and private companies receiving federal funds from partnering on sensitive research with Chinese entities linked to China’s military-civil fusion strategy. It targets technologies with military applications like AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and aerospace. It creates a public list of banned technologies and Chinese entities of concern, mandates annual reporting of research ties, and cuts off federal funding for violators. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “The Chinese Communist Party has used our research and technology against us, strengthening their own military and preparing for war against America.

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promote Classical Learning Act. The bill requires U.S. military service academies to accept the CLT in addition to the SAT and ACT for admissions for admissions. It also mandates that federally-run secondary schools, including Department of Defense and Bureau of Indian Education schools, administer the CLT to all 11th-grade students. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “The Classical Learning Test is the standard for academic excellence, and our service academies should accept nothing less. My bill ensures we recruit the brightest, most well-rounded young Americans to lead and defend our nation.” Jeremy Wayne Tate, Founder and CEO, the Classical Learning

Washington, D.C. — Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act. This bipartisan legislation seeks to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process, ensuring that veterans’ benefit claims are never denied because they miss a medical disability exam appointment. Veterans and veteran service organizations frequently report frustration with the exam scheduling process, and they should not be penalized for administrative mix-ups. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (TX-08 is the lead in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Veterans’ benefit claims shouldn’t be tossed aside because of red tape or poor communication. VA has a duty to assist veterans every