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…”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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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Mentions H.R. 4262
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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…”
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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
Filed amicus brief supporting Indiana's pro-life law in state court case.
“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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Mentions S. 215
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Applauded Trump's disaster declaration for Indiana following severe storms and flooding.
“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
Discussed 7-part immigration package including citizenship and workforce bills.
“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
Spoke with President Trump about storm recovery and FEMA resources for Gary.
“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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Urged Senate to pass 7-bill immigration package before midterms.
“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
Discussed Iran military operations, economic sanctions, and severe weather response 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
Discussed Iran conflict, economic policy, and Democratic Party politics on Fox Business Network.
“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
Discussed Indiana severe weather response and upcoming IndyCar Grand Prix event.
“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
Discussed Iran conflict, military funding, Fauci investigation and severe weather response on Fox News.
“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
Discussed AI oversight, Food-is-Medicine initiatives, Iran conflict, and college sports protection.
“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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Announced President Trump agreed to send millions in federal disaster assistance to Indiana.
“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
Urged Trump administration to strengthen U.S. open-source AI leadership against China.
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Sen. Banks Backs Gov. Braun’s Emergency Declaration Request
Supported Governor Braun's emergency declaration request for Indiana flooding and tornadoes.
“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.
Discussed immigration enforcement and other policy priorities on podcast.
“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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Urged Trump administration to develop incentives for U.S. open-weight AI model development.
“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
Urged Defense Department to blacklist Chinese engine maker Weichai for ties to Chinese military.
“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
Discussed Iran nuclear policy, socialism, and birthright citizenship on news program.
“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
Discussed economy, manufacturing jobs, and Iran policy on NBC's Meet the Press.
“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
Discussed mass deportations, birthright citizenship, and introduced the Citizenship Act of 2026.
“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
Discussed the SAVE America Act and Citizenship Act of 2026 on media appearance.
“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
Introduced amendment to protect state laws banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
“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
Introduced bipartisan bill to standardize patient data in electronic health records and reduce medical errors.
“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.”
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