Senator Banks Introduces the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act. The bill bars accreditors from forcing colleges to adopt racial or sex-based quotas as a condition of accreditation and requires accreditors to consider a school’s commitment to academic freedom. The bill aligns with President Trump’s recent executive order, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher […]
Senators Banks, Hassan Introduce the Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Veterans Opportunity Act to streamline VA programs that help veterans achieve economic success after serving in the U.S. military by establishing an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition. The Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration would reorganize existing VA employees and programs, […]
ICYMI: Sen. Banks: Every Day Congress Delays Codifying DOGE Cuts is “a day that we’re missing the boat”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) appeared on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle to discuss President Trump’s rescissions package and DOGE: Click the image above to watch the full interview Key Excerpts: On What The Rescissions Package Is: “The White House sends the rescissions package to the Congress, then we have 45 days once they send […]
ICYMI: Sen. Jim Banks lays out his vision for the future of Republican foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks at a Vandenberg Coalition event on the future of conservative foreign policy. Coverage of the speech by Jewish Insiderbelow. Click here to read on their website. Speaking on Wednesday at an event organized by the Vandenberg Coalition, Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) attempted to lay out a middle path forward […]
Senator Jim Banks Urges NEH to Uphold Funding for America’s 250th Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the National Endowment for the Humanities calling for full funding of state-led America 250 programs, urging reforms to cut bureaucracy, and stressing that all grants should reflect the patriotic spirit of President Trump’s executive order honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Read more about the […]
Sen. Jim Banks Introduces Legislation to Strengthen The United States’ Defense Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act. This bill is designed to modernize and expand the United States’ industrial base to meet national security challenges. It aims to reestablish production lines, invest in workforce development, secure critical supply chains, and incentivize innovation across aerospace, defense, and military technologies. The bill honors […]
Senator Jim Banks Statement on President Trump’s First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term: Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “President Trump’s first 100 days have delivered exactly what the American people voted for—secure borders, a booming economy, a strong military, and common-sense leadership. I’m proud to have his back in the […]
Senator Banks Secures Critical Defense Funding for Indiana
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 […]
Sen. Banks Leads Bipartisan CODEL with Rep. Shreve to Strengthen Indiana National Guard Partnership, Visit Indiana Servicemembers
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 […]
Senator Jim Banks Introduces the Family First Act to Expand Child Tax Credit
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 […]