Sen. Banks’ Secures Key Legislation in Senate-Passed National Defense Authorization ActFriday, October 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C,– Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after passage of the Senate version of theFiscal Year 2026National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“In my first NDAA as a senator on the Armed Services Committee, I’m proud to have secured real wins that put America first and keep us ahead of our adversaries like Communist China. My amendments give American companies first access to advanced AI, protect our research from China, speed up military acquisition, and help military kids stay focused in school.”
Senator Banks’ Amendments in theNational Defense Authorization Act: