Senator Jim Banks introduces the College Admissions Accountability Act
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 […]
Senators Banks and Cruz Introduce Legislation to Expand Education Options for Military Families
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 […]
Senators Banks and Gallego Introduce the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act, a bipartisan bill that protects college students’ rights to join single-sex social organizations, like fraternities, sororities, or off-campus clubs, without fear of punishment or discrimination from their schools. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Students should […]
Senator Jim Banks to Attorney General Bondi: “I urge you to investigate Code Pink for potential violations of FARA”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about Code Pink’s potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and its growing ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In part, the letter reads: “While once an American anti-war group, Code Pink has clearly […]
Senator Jim Banks Sends Letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Regarding Dangerous Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Dr. Sara Brenner, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, regarding unregulated and potentially dangerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) being shipped to the US from foreign countries and used in injectable weight loss drugs. In part, the letter reads: “I request detailed information about […]
Senators Banks, Fetterman Introduce the FRIDGE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Fetterman (D- Pa.) introduced the Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act. This legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to secure contracts for needs assessments, training, and technical assistance to support infrastructure development, including cold chain storage, in emerging foreign markets. Rep. […]
Senators Banks and Collins Introduce the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine.) introduced the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025. Currently, veterans can receive VA burial benefits, including headstones, markers, or urns. However, those who choose an urn or plaque lose eligibility for burial in a VA cemetery, even if their spouse remains […]
Senator Banks Introduces the College Employment Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Employment Accountability Act.This legislation ensures federally funded colleges and universities comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 by requiring E-Verify participation. It also strengthens cooperation between the Departments of Education and Homeland Security to enforce immigration laws. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9) […]
Sen. Jim Banks Introduces the Defending Defense Research from CCP Espionage Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Defending Defense Research from CCP Espionage Act. The bill addresses loopholes that allow the CCP to access sensitive U.S. defense research through partnerships between U.S. universities and Chinese institutions. “For decades, the Chinese Communist Party has worked to steal American research and intellectual property to […]
Senator Banks Introduces the No Tax Dollars for Encampments Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Encampments Act. The bill requires colleges and universities to disclose their policies for responding to incidents like demonstrations, riots, or strikes. It aims to increase transparency on how schools manage disruptions and ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t used to support environments where […]