Banks, Houchin to Introduce Legislation Blocking Taxpayer Funded College Prep for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced the Putting American Students First Act. This bill prohibits the Department of Education from allowing illegal allies to access to a collection of taxpayer-funded college preparatory programs, the TRIO programs, intended for low-income Americans. In 2022 and 2023, the Biden administration issued waivers for California and Oregon […]
Senators Banks, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Address Excessive Executive Pay Within Federal Home Loan Banks System
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Curbing Unreasonable Renumeration at Banks Act. This bipartisan legislation grants the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency the authority to set reasonable compensation levels for senior executives. Over the years, the Federal Home Loan Banks’ mission of supporting affordable housing and community lending has taken a back […]
Senator Banks Leads Indiana Delegation Visit with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led a delegation of Indiana agriculture leaders in a meeting with President Trump’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to strengthen the collaboration between Indiana’s farmers, producers, and agricultural innovators and the USDA. Senator Banks was joined by representatives from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, […]
Senator Banks Introduces Bill to Make Visa Overstays a Crime, Increase Penalties
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks introduced the Visa Overstay Penalties Act. This legislation closes a dangerous loophole in U.S. immigration law by classifying visa overstays as a criminal offense—on par with illegal border crossings. The bill imposes up to six months of jail time for first-time offenders and up to two years for repeat offenders, while […]
Senators Banks, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Streamline Medical Facilities for Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Co.) introduced the VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act. This bipartisan legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to use the design-build method where a single contractor handles both design and construction for major medical facility projects. This approach streamlines the building process, reduces delays, and ensures veterans get access to modern, […]
Banks, Warren Press NVIDIA on National Security Risks of Shanghai R&D Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a bipartisan letter to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang raising serious national security concerns about the company’s reported plans to open a research and development facility in Shanghai. The letter warns that NVIDIA’s move could aid China’s military-civil fusion strategy, expose sensitive U.S. chip designs […]
Senator Banks Praises USDA Appointments in Indiana
COLUMBIA CITY, IN. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced presidential appointments for Indiana leadership at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Steve Howell as State Director for Indiana Rural Development and Steve Brown as State Executive Director of the Indiana Farm Service Agency. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “President […]
Senator Banks Introduces Bill to Prevent Tariff Evasion
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion (ANTE) Act. This legislation aims to stop countries like Communist China from dodging U.S. tariffs by shifting production to third-party countries. The bill gives the U.S. Trade Representative new tools to detect and prevent tariff evasion that undercuts American workers […]
Senator Banks Introduces the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prevents students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while working at organizations that engage in illegal activities. The legislation works to codify an executive order from President Trump that would end taxpayer-funded student loan forgiveness for students that participate in illegal, anti-American […]
Senator Banks’ Remarks on Golden Dome, President Trump’s Tariffs in the Oval Office
Click image above to watch full clip WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump in the Oval Office for the announcement of the “Golden Dome” and delivered remarks on how the program and President Trump’s tariffs are benefiting Hoosiers. On Indiana’s Role in Building the Golden Dome: “Your legacy with Space Force, […]