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

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