Banks Helps Secure Over $75 Million in Federal Grants for Indiana Rail Projects

Secured over $75 million in federal grants for seven Indiana rail infrastructure projects.

“Reliable rail infrastructure helps Indiana businesses move goods safely and efficiently and connects Hoosier communities to markets across the country. These investments will strengthen safety and reliability throughout the state.”

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Banks to Host 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne and over Livestream

Hosted 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit with Trump administration officials and defense industry leaders.

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Sen. Banks Announces 5th Annual Defense Summit will be Livestreamed

Announced 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit will be livestreamed.

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Banks to Host 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne

Hosting 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit with Trump administration officials and defense industry leaders.

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Sen. Banks Applauds Nomination of Joseph Falvey to Serve on the U.S. District Court for Northern Indiana

Applauded President Trump's nomination of Joseph Falvey to federal district court.

“Joe Falvey has been a warrior for everything that makes America great. He served our country honorably in Afghanistan and has been helping Adam Mildred keep the Northern District of Indiana safe as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I look forward to supporting his nomination and urge my colleagues to join me.”

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Banks to Host 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne

Announced hosting 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit with Trump administration officials and defense industry leaders.

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Banks Urges FDA to Crack Down on Illicit “Research Use Only” Drugs

Urged FDA to crack down on illicit "research use only" drugs and counterfeit pharmaceuticals.

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Sen. Banks Calls for Stronger Protections Against Insider Threats at Frontier SI Companies

Sent letter supporting military AI deployment and calling for insider threat protections.

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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.”

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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 5435 (Executive Session)

Mr. President, reserving the right to object, this is just another attempt after many other attempts by Democrats to stop ICE from doing their job and enforcing our immigration laws. As you are seeing today, Democrats will do anything that they can to stop ICE, our men and women who are in Federal…

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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.”

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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.”

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Madam President, I rise today to recognize John McKenzie, who will retire from his role as the President and CEO of the Indiana Credit Union League at the end of this year. Throughout his career, John has led many key initiatives to benefit Indiana's credit unions, their leaders, their employees,…

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Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor and Secures Passage of Resolution Designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month

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 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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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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Expressing Support for the Designation of September as Dystonia Awareness Month

Madam President, in a few moments, I am going to ask for unanimous consent for my resolution to designate the month of September as Dystonia Awareness Month. But before I do, I want to speak a little bit about dystonia, what it is, and how personal the disease is for me and my family. Dystonia is a…

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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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Sens. Banks, King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to High-Cost Prescription Medication in State Homes

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.”

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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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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.”

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