Statements and posts
49 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Sen. Banks Joins 126 Lawmakers Urging an Investigation into Planned Parenthood
Senator Banks joined 126 lawmakers urging investigation into Planned Parenthood.
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Sen. Banks Helps Secure $6.74 Million Investment in Indiana Workforce Training
Announced $6.74 million Department of Labor grant for Indiana workforce training in critical industries.
“Hoosiers build the products America depends on. President Trump is bringing industry back to the United States, and I am proud to have fought for this investment that will help Indiana workers gain the skills they need to fill good-paying jobs in manufacturing and other critical sectors. Indiana is ready to lead…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Sen. Banks Urges Army to Designate Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges
Urged Army to designate Indiana facilities as Premier Test Ranges for defense technology testing.
“Indiana is well-positioned to lead the development and testing of next-generation defense technologies. Our adversaries are advancing their military technology, and we cannot afford to slow down our own innovation. Redesignating Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges will accelerate the development of…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Sen. Banks Blocks Democrats’ Attempt to Create “Sanctuary Bus Stops” for Illegal Aliens
Opposed Democratic legislation prohibiting ICE enforcement at school bus stops.
“I won’t let that happen. ICE needs to be allowed to enforce the law wherever it takes them.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Sen. Banks Applauds President Trump’s Nominee for U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana
Praised President Trump's nomination of Scott Krueger as U.S. Marshal for Northern Indiana.
“President Trump nominated a great Hoosier and a great friend to be Northern Indiana’s next U.S. Marshal. As a state trooper, Captain Scott Krueger dedicated more than two decades to protecting Hoosiers, as President of the Indiana State Police Alliance he stood-up for our law enforcement officers when they needed it…”
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Sen. Banks Leads Indiana Delegation in Thanking FEMA for Expanded Disaster Assistance
Thanked FEMA for approving expanded disaster assistance for 19 additional Indiana counties.
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Secured Senate passage of resolution designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month.
“Dystonia is often misdiagnosed, and there is no cure yet. That’s why it’s so important to raise awareness about dystonia. Greater awareness leads to better research, and eventually, better treatments and even a cure. I urge support for my resolution.”
Neurological DisordersAI-read
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Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families’ Right to Choose Religious Curriculum
Filed amicus brief urging Supreme Court to protect homeschoolers' right to use religious curriculum.
“Parents have a God-given right to direct their children’s education. California’s attack on religious homeschool families is blatantly unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court should put an end to it.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to improve veterans' access to high-cost prescription drugs in state homes.
“State veterans’ homes should never have to turn away elderly and disabled veterans because lifesaving medications are too expensive. This bipartisan bill will help states cover those costs and expedite care for our nation’s heroes.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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ICYMI: Inside Indiana Business: Banks Calls for Grissom to Be New U.S. Space Academy Home
Urged commission to select Grissom Air Reserve Base as location for new U.S. Space Academy.
“The state offers a low cost of living, leading STEM and research universities, and a growing aerospace, defense, and advanced-manufacturing workforce.”
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Massive ICE Sweep Fuels GOP Push to Lock Trump Immigration Crackdown into Law
Pushed for legislation to lock Trump immigration enforcement policies into law before future administrations.
“This is why Donald Trump was elected in 2024: for mass deportation.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Banks Questions FDA Nominee on Drug Safety and FDA Oversight
Questioned FDA nominee on drug safety, clinical trials in China, and food oversight.
“Is it in the public interest to investigate companies that dispense abortion drugs and mislead women about their risk?”
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Sen. Banks Urges U.S. Space Academy Commission to Select Grissom
Urged Space Academy Commission to select Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana as the new Space Academy location.
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Sen. Banks Introduces Bill to Reserve Pell Grants for American Students
Introduced bill to restrict Pell Grants to U.S. citizens only.
“is in financial difficulties with a projected shortfall of billions of dollars that could lead to trouble for students as soon as 2028.”
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Banks Leads Fight to Ensure Taxpayer-Funded Pell Grants go to American Students Only
Introduced bill to reserve Pell Grants for American students and citizens only.
“In 2026, Socialist-aligned Democrats fight harder for illegal aliens than their own constituents, but back in 1994, they led a bill that would ensure taxpayer-funded Pell Grants are reserved for American students only. American taxpayers have no business subsidizing the college tuition of foreign nationals, and three…”
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Praised Trump administration's national security agreement with Denmark and Greenland.
“They said it couldn’t be done, but President Trump just proved the foreign policy establishment wrong again. This historic agreement with Denmark and Greenland ensures the United States and our allies will be able to secure Greenland and the High North against our adversaries for generations to come.”
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Banks Applauds Newly Announced VA Grants to Indiana Organizations Serving Veterans
Applauded VA grants to thirteen Indiana organizations serving homeless and at-risk veterans.
“Every veteran who has served our country deserves a safe place to call home and the support they need to get back on their feet. I’m grateful to Secretary Collins and President Trump for investing in Indiana organizations that are doing this important work every day, and I am proud to support their efforts to make sure…”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Banks Leads Resolution Designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month.
“Hundreds of thousands of Americans, including service members and veterans, live with dystonia, but too many cases still go misdiagnosed and undiagnosed. Raising awareness will help more Americans recognize the symptoms, support those living with the disorder, and inspire further researchto find a cure.”
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Banks Stands for Life as Indiana Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Landmark Abortion Case
In late May, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) filed an amicus brief in the Indiana Supreme Court supporting Indiana’s pro-life law.
“There is no religious right to an abortion, it’s that simple. Every unborn child deserves the right to life, and the Indiana Supreme Court has a responsibility to ensure our state’s pro-life law remains in full effect.”
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Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana, unlocking federal assistance for Hoosiers and communities recovering from the severe storms,…
“When I spoke to President Trump on Monday, he was eager to do anything he could to help Indiana rebuild. I am extremely grateful to President Trump for his swift approval of Indiana’s request for a disaster declaration. This will allow communities and families across our state to apply for much-needed federal…”
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ICYMI: Banks joins Fox News Digital for Exclusive Interview on 7-Part Immigration Package
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox News Digital to discuss his 7-part immigration package including the Citizenship Act of 2026, the Dalilah Law, and the American Tech Workforce Act.
“My seven bills go a long way and take a larger, broader approach to crack down on illegal immigration and do it in a way that permanently blocks these actions from happening in the future. Thank God President Trump is in the White House and doing what he can to stop it, but we’ve got to make it permanent. I can’t…”
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Banks, Gary Mayor Melton talked to President Trump about Storm Recovery on Monday
U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton spoke to President Donald Trump over the phone on Monday, providing him with an update about “the good things going on in Gary,” while also keeping him in the loop about storm…
“This federal assistance is critical to restoring our neighborhoods, rebuilding our community and making sure Gary emerges from this storm stronger and more resilient than before.”
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The Indiana Republican warns executive actions alone risk being erased by a future Democratic administration EXCLUSIVE: Republicans risk seeing some of President Donald Trump’s signature immigration priorities erased by a future Democratic…
“I don’t just fear a Democrat majority. I fear a Democrat-Socialist majority because the [DSA] who control today’s Democrat Party support wide open borders, they support eliminating ICE, they are anti law enforcement, they want to defund the police.”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax
Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss the conflict in Iran, Economic D-Day, and the ongoing response to severe weather in Indiana.
“Economic D-Day has begun, and it’s been very effective, combined with the full force of the United States military. Remember that President Trump and our military have already wiped out 85% of Iran’s ballistic missiles; we destroyed their defense industrial base, and we set their nuclear ambitions back by a generation.…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the conflict in Iran, Economic D-Day, and the DSA’s takeover of the Democratic Party.
“These Economic D-Day sanctions and this approach is not just targeted at Iran but any actor that would try to help or assist them too. Then back that up with the actions of our U.S. military. What President Trump has done has brought Iran to its knees. It’s only a matter of time before they come back and beg for a…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins IN Focus Now on Fox 59 – Indianapolis
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined IN Focus Now on Fox 59 – Indianapolis to discuss the ongoing response to severe weather in Indiana and the Freedom 250–IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
“We have a lot of superheroes around the state, a lot of mayors, local, state, and federal officials who are on the ground working to make sure that we do everything we can to help those who have been impacted. My staff and I have been traveling all over the state this past week, meeting with officials, and playing…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel
Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the conflict in Iran, updates on the U.S. Military, supplemental defense funding, the ongoing investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the…
“I hung up my United States Naval uniform, and now I serve in the United States Senate, and here’s one thing I can tell you: those brave sailors on the USS Lincoln, those sailors that are on every ship in the United States Navy, they are damn proud to wear the uniform and serve the greatest country in the history of the…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined All Indiana Politics to discuss AI oversight, Food-is-Medicine initiatives, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the Protect College Sports Act.
“So much is happening at such a rapid pace on this front; just in the last 12 months, the conversation and the public policy debates about AI, are changing every day. I’m focused on export controls and making sure we are not giving up our best computer chips and technologies and sending them to China to our own…”
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Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following a phone call with President Trump regarding requests for federal disaster assistance after severe storms caused historic flooding, tornadoes, and widespread damage across…
“I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to send millions of dollars of much-needed federal disaster assistance to the state of Indiana following this week’s severe weather. Thank you, President Trump, for all you’ve done for Indiana. My office continues our work to facilitate relief efforts, and…”
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Sen. Banks Calls for U.S. Open-Source AI Leadership to Counter China
Recommends action to strengthen American open-source AI leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Christopher Phelan encouraging the Trump administration to examine…
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Sen. Banks Backs Gov. Braun’s Emergency Declaration Request
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) announced his support of Governor Mike Braun’s request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration following recent severe weather that caused historic flooding, tornadoes, and widespread damage across…
“I have notified FEMA and the Trump administration that I support Governor Mike Braun’s Emergency Declaration request, and I ask them to honor it. My office is on-the-ground, working with the state and local partners to facilitate relief efforts, and we stand ready to assist all impacted Hoosiers.”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Triggered with Donald Trump Jr.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Triggered Podcast, hosted by Donald Trump Jr., to discuss his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, the SAVE America Act, his introduction of the Dalilah Law, the investigation into Neville…
“When we get back in September, we’ve got to be serious about this bill; we have to pass it. When I come back home to Indiana, when I go to the grocery store, when I go to church, even my own family, they are mad about it. Why aren’t you guys doing anything? It’s so simple, as you said, it’s an 80/20 issue in this…”
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Republican Senator Jim Banks is urging the Trump administration to develop incentives to encourage U.S. tech companies to develop open-weight AI models, according to a letter released on Friday, adding to a growing debate over the…
“America cannot afford to see Chinese open models proliferate and burrow into the global economy only to be weaponized, like rare earths, at a time and place of China’s choosing.”
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Sen. Banks Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Blacklist Chinese Engine Maker with Ties to PLA
Weichai engines are used in rocket systems supplied to the Chinese military WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to add Weichai Holding Group Co.…
“Weichai has handed in a brilliant result with ten years of development.”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel to discuss the increasing influence of Socialism in the Democratic Party, conflict with Iran, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of…
“Every single Democrat in the Senate has voted to tie President Trump’s hands from blocking Iran from ever having a nuclear weapon. Think about what that means, if Iran had a nuclear weapon, it would be pointed directly at us, it would be pointed at Isreal, it would be pointed at our bases and our troops around the…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Meet the Press on NBC
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on NBC to discuss the increasing influence of Democratic Socialism in the Democratic Party, the economy, Middle East diplomacy, and conflict with Iran.
“There’s still good news in this July’s jobs report about the resurgence of manufacturing jobs and construction jobs that are being created in America. Never forget that in the last two years Joe Biden was in the White House, we lost a quarter of a million manufacturing jobs, and we have seen a significant resurgence…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation to discussthe importance of mass deportations, the debate over birthright citizenship, his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, and the weaponization of the FBI…
“Congress has an oversight role first and foremost to make sure that we are doing everything that we can to deport every single illegal that we can find and arrest and deport them. And right now we have this debate in Congress over defunding ICE or funding and supporting ICE. The Democrats want to defund or eliminate…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Just the News with John Solomon
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Just the News: No Noise with John Solomon on Real America’s Voice to discuss the SAVE America Act, his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, and the weaponization of the FBI against President Trump.
“We can pass it; it’s a version of the SAVE America Act, and it’s related to grants to the states that provide for voter ID. It would incentivize more states to pass voter ID laws, but it’s better than nothing, so let’s do everything that we can to secure our elections. No political issue I’ve seen has been more…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Introduces Amendment Protecting Female Athletes
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) offered an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act alongside Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) that would prevent the legislation from preempting state laws protecting…
“The NCAA has shown us time after time: without clear laws, it will always side with radical transgender ideology over female athletes. The PCSA, while well-intentioned, must protect all female athletes. A simple amendment, like the one just introduced by Sens. @HawleyMO, @Jim_Banks and @SenTuberville, will do just…”
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Sens. Banks, Warner Introduce Bill to Eliminate Medical Errors and Reduce Healthcare Costs
Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Patient Matching in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve patient identification and health record matching.
“Patient matching errors are a hidden tax on the healthcare system. This bipartisan bill would make sure doctors have the right patient’s records and reduce medical errors, speed up care, and reduce healthcare costs.”