Senator Jim Banks Introduces the Border Security is National Security Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Border Security is National Security Act. The bill authorizes $10 billion in additional Department of Defense resources to bolster border security, support DHS, and fulfill President Trump’s top campaign promise. “For four years, Joe Biden allowed terrorists, drug traffickers, and violent criminals to invade our country and infiltrate […]
Senator Jim Banks Introduces the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act. The bill restores congressional oversight of immigration policies, establishes stricter requirements and limitations on TPS, immigration parole, and the handling of unaccompanied minors. Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas-22) is introducing in the House. SEN. JIM BANKS (R-Ind.): “The Biden administration exploited current law to grant legal status to […]
Senators Banks Statement on Democrats Blocking the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, every Senate Democrat voted to block the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the bill to protect newborns that survive abortions by requiring health care practitioners provide the proper degree of medical care to the child. “Almost every American agrees that a baby that takes their first breath […]
Senator Jim Banks Asks VA Nominee Doug Collins for Commitment on Indianapolis Medical Center, VA Construction Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) questioned Doug Collins, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee: Click the image above for the full questioning Full Transcript: Senator Jim Banks: “Mr. Collins, great to see you. We served together in the House, and those four […]
Senator Jim Banks Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States: “Today marks one of the greatest days in American history. Thanks to President Trump, we have an incredible opportunity to achieve extraordinary things for our country. There is no time […]
Banks, Lankford Lead Bill to Protect Babies Born After Botched Abortions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okl.) introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to protect newborns that survive abortions by requiring they receive care from health care practitioners. “I’ve always fought to defend the unborn and will continue to do so in the Senate. It’s unconscionable that we even need such a law, but it’s essential to […]
Senator Jim Banks Introduces the Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Qualified Immunity Act of 2025. By committing clearly established legal precedent to statute, the bill provides protection for the rights of law enforcement agents to perform their duties in good faith and without fear of extraneous litigation. The bill also protects federal, state, local, and tribal governments from […]
Senator Jim Banks Meets with Tulsi Gabbard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) issued the following statement after meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s nominee to be the Director of National Intelligence: “Today I met with Tulsi Gabbard and had a great discussion about bringing much-needed transparency and reforms to our intelligence community. “Tulsi is a combat veteran and has dedicated her life […]
Senator Jim Banks Introduces First Bill in the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Countering Beijing’s Weaponization (CBW) of Fentanyl Act. This legislation would amend the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to define fentanyl and fentanyl precursors as chemical and biological weapons in U.S. law. This bill would also sanction Chinese Communist Party officials for […]
Senator Banks Meets with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) issued the following statement after meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services: “Today I met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and had a great discussion about the Trump agenda to Make America Healthy Again. He has my […]