Senator Jim Banks Introduces DoD Policy Chief Nominee Elbridge Colby
Click image above for full remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the lead policy official at the Department of Defense. Below are his remarks: “I’ve known Elbridge Colby, or Bridge, for a very long time. I got to […]
Senators Banks, Cruz Introduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and would pull taxpayer-funded grants to sanctuary cities. Senator Jim Banks: “For four years, Joe Biden knowingly allowed an invasion on our […]
Senator Jim Banks Statement on Today’s Meeting in the Oval Office
COLUMBIA CITY, IND. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement on today’s meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky: “Today was a powerful moment that reminds us what a strong American President looks like. I’m proud of President Trump for not backing down from those who take advantage of […]
Sen. Jim Banks: “Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund NPR’s liberal propaganda.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Defund NPR Act, which amends section 396 of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. 396), ensuring no federal funds, direct or indirect, support NPR, including dues or programming purchases. Sen. Banks (R-Ind.): “Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund NPR’s liberal propaganda. If NPR can’t stay afloat […]
Senators Banks and Warner Introduce Bill to Improve Export Control Transparency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act. The bill would provide the transparency that Congress needs to ensure that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is upholding an effective export control system while protecting confidential information. Senator Banks […]
Senators Banks, Hassan, and Lankford Call for Accountability, Transparency from PowerSchool After Data Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) are demanding answers from PowerSchool and Bain Capital executives after a significant cyberattack compromised the personal data of thousands of students and staff nationwide. The senators cite inadequate cybersecurity measures, delayed notifications, and poor communication from the company, whose software manages […]
Senators Banks, Tuberville Introduce Legislation to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Farmland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act, which would prohibit the sale of U.S. agricultural land to any individual or entity tied to the governments of Iran, North Korea, China, or Russia. U.S. Representative Dale Strong (R-Ala.-05) also introduced […]
Sen. Jim Banks at CPAC: “The Golden Age of America Means the Death Of DEI”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), who founded the Anti-Woke Caucus in the House last congress, delivered a speech at CPAC on defeating wokeness. Below are key excerpts from his remarks: Click the image above for the full speech On America entering the Golden Age: “Today marks one month exactly since President Trump […]
Sen. Jim Banks Introduces Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act. The bill reforms the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) to better meet families’ needs, giving parents control over childcare decisions and ensuring vouchers support all caregiving options. “The Biden administration’s burdensome overregulation increased the cost of childcare and […]
Sen. Jim Banks at the American Iron and Steel Institute: “Trump saved the American Dream”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the keynote address at a dinner for the American Iron and Steel Institute. Below are key excerpts from his remarks: On the steel industry in Indiana: “Our state is home to a lot of your members’ facilities as well as numerous distributors, recyclers, and engineering firms. […]