Sen. Banks, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Clinical TrialsFriday, July 24, 2026
treatments and expanding access to experimental therapies. Background: Under current law, compensation received for participating in clinical trials
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Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Legacy Admissions
promote upward mobility for Americans of all backgrounds.” “Everyone deserves the same opportunity to pursue higher education … this bipartisan bill to provide Americans of all backgrounds the same chance to pursue higher education and help
Senate HELP Committee Advances Sen. Banks’ SAFE Drugs ActThursday, July 23, 2026
between 503A compounding pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities. Background: Compounding is an important part of the pharmacy profession
Sens. Banks and Schiff Introduce Bill to Help American AI Companies Combat Chinese EspionageThursday, July 23, 2026
legitimate AI security and national security threats. Background: The legislation responds to growing evidence that foreign adversaries
Sen. Banks, Booker Introduce Form 5500 Filing Simplification ActMonday, July 20, 2026
oversight and transparency requirements for employee benefit plans. Background: Form 5500 is the annual reporting form used
Banks Secures AI OVERWATCH Act in Senate NDAATuesday, July 14, 2026
race against Communist China. Background: Last year, Senator Jim Banks’ GAIN AI Act passed the Senate. This America
Sen. Banks Applauds L3Harris Contract to Strengthen America’s Missile DefenseTuesday, July 14, 2026
company will begin manufacturing immediately following the award. Background: The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded
Banks Takes Action on Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Ruling: Introduces Citizenship Act of 2026Monday, July 13, 2026
those who entered as part of an invasion. Background: Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the authority
Sen. Banks Applauds $25 Million Federal Grant for Jeffersonville PortThursday, July 9, 2026
truck transportation. Project completion is expected in 2028. Background: The BUILD program provides competitive federal funding for transportation
Sen. Banks Joins Sec. Collins, Steak ‘n Shake to Announce New Opportunities for VeteransWednesday, July 8, 2026
Indiana. As Hoosiers, we can be very proud.” Background: The partnership builds upon ongoing efforts by the Trump
Banks Introduces Stop the Sexualization of Children ActMonday, July 6, 2026
education purposes, rather than the sexualization of minors Background: Research has shown that exposure to sexual content
Banks Defends Army’s Competitive JLTV Procurement Process: Supports Indiana Workers Delivering Next-Generation Tactical VehicleMonday, June 29, 2026
technical challenges to get the job done.” Background: AM General, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, manufactures the High
Senator Banks’ RESIDE Act Passes Senate
systems, and construction necessary to create affordable housing. Background: Indiana has 14 participating jurisdictions that receive federal HOME
Banks Attends White House Medal Of Honor Ceremony For Indiana HeroMonday, June 22, 2026
Trump awarded him America’s highest military honor.” Background: The Medal of Honor is awarded to members
Banks Secures NDAA Amendment to End DEI Practices, Get Rid of Email PronounsMonday, June 22, 2026
SASC NDAA base text available here. Background: Senator Banks is an Afghanistan veteran. During the 117 th Congress
Banks Secures Amendment Requiring Military Academies to Accept CLT ExamMonday, June 22, 2026
exam and Senator Banks’ amendment here. Background: Last May, Senator Banks introduced the Promoting Classical Learning Act, legislation
Banks Introduces SAFE for Kids Act
bill here . Link to Fox News story here . Background: Research has shown that children are encountering pornography
Sen. Banks Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Food Security and Agricultural Biosecurity Through DoW–USDA PartnershipFriday, May 22, 2026
this legislation. Read the full bill text here. Background: Secretaries Hegseth and Rollins signed a DoW–USDA Memorandum
Senator Banks Applauds DoW Assigning One-Star Flag Officer to NWS CraneMonday, May 18, 2026
program offices to NWS Crane in southern Indiana. Background: Naval Weapons Station Crane is the 3rd largest Navy
Banks Introduces Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) ActThursday, April 23, 2026
found here. Read more about the story here. Background: With the 90/10 rule, Congress is picking winners
Banks, Cassidy Introduce Investigation Status and Governance for Honest Transparency (INSIGHT) ActTuesday, April 21, 2026
Health. Full bill text can be found here. Background: Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security
Senator Banks on the Senate Floor: “Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again”Wednesday, April 15, 2026
talked before on this floor about my background. I grew up in a trailer park
Banks’ Tyler’s Law Passes United States SenateTuesday, March 24, 2026
Full bill text can be foundhere. Background: Senator Banks’ first Senate bill, theCountering Beijing’s Weaponization
Senator Banks’ RESIDE Act Passes in the United States SenateThursday, March 12, 2026
affordable homes. Full bill text can be foundhere. Background: Indiana has 14 “participating jurisdictions” (including the state itself
Senator Banks, Smith Introduce Legislations to Help Prevent Youth SuicideWednesday, March 11, 2026
theRaising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act: Background: In 2021, suicide was the leading cause of death