Sen. Banks Secures Key Amendments in Defense BillFriday, July 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C,– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Committee’s mark-up of theFiscal Year 2026National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“I’m proud to have secured amendments that confront 21stcentury challenges facing our military. These changes will help protect sensitive research from the Chinese Communist Party, speed up how we get the tools our troops need, and make sure military kids can focus in the classroom without unnecessary distractions.”
Senator Banks’ Amendments in theNational Defense Authorization Act:
Background:
The National Defense AuthorizationActis U.S. federal law that sets the annual budget, policies, and priorities for the Department of Defense.