U.S. Senator · R · Indiana
Jim Banks
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 303 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 273
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Banks puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Health care
Extensive record
Banks's profile cites 87 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
87 bills
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Healthcare Innovation and Accessibility — Supports initiatives to modernize healthcare, improve access to medical devices and information, and address specific health conditions.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve health and well-being of firefighters
The record (88)
- Bill authoredParkinson’s Protection for Firefighters ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-27
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredLiving Donor Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredTaxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021Latest action 2021-02-02
- Bill authoredParental Rights Protection ActLatest action 2021-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
Education
Extensive record
Banks's profile cites 82 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
82 bills
Go deeper on education
Their stated view
- Educational Standards and Parental Rights — Focuses on reforms to improve educational outcomes, protect children from inappropriate content, and empower parents in educational decisions.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect children from inappropriate content
The record (82)
- Bill authoredStop the Sexualization of Children ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredDignity for Aborted Children ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.Latest action 2026-09-28
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
- Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredChild Safety Accounts ActLatest action 2019-05-07
- Bill cosponsoredMikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-02
Foreign policy
Extensive record
Banks's profile cites 78 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
78 bills
Go deeper on foreign policy
Commitments tracked here
- Ensure secure innovation from foreign adversaries
The record (81)
- Bill authoredSecuring Innovation and Research from Adversaries ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredUnited States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill authoredBlast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredReliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredRemote Access Security ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.Latest action 2019-02-06
- Bill cosponsoredChip Security ActLatest action 2025-05-08
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Banks's profile cites 50 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Reform — Supports policies that promote economic growth, reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses, and ensure government accountability.
Commitments tracked here
- Simplify tax burdens for clinical trial participants
- Modernize and streamline labor regulations
The record (50)
- Bill authoredAI Workforce PREPARE ActLatest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredForm 5500 Filing Simplification ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredProtecting Americans’ Retirement Savings ActLatest action 2023-06-12
- Bill cosponsoredAI DATA ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredHarley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.Latest action 2025-03-10
- Bill cosponsoredFairness in Filing ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
Veterans
Extensive record
Banks's profile cites 45 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
45 bills
Go deeper on veterans
Their stated view
- Support for Veterans and Military — Advocates for improved healthcare, benefits, and services for veterans, and supports the strength and readiness of the armed forces.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize VA infrastructure and services
The record (45)
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-13
- Bill authoredFaster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredVeterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredClear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-05
- Bill authoredDepartment of Veterans Affairs Construction Management Improvement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-11-09
- Bill cosponsoredVA Appraisal Modernization ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredEnsuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Banks's profile cites 40 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
40 bills
Go deeper on democracy & ethics
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance transparency and oversight in foreign funding
The record (40)
- Bill authoredBlocking Investment In Our Adversaries ActLatest action 2019-05-22
- Bill authoredProtecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-18
- Bill authoredProtecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence ActLatest action 2021-12-08
- Bill authoredProtecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
- Bill authoredNo Funding for Foreign Agents ActLatest action 2026-01-08
- Bill authoredExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.Latest action 2019-02-06
- Bill cosponsoredEnd Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-12
- Bill authoredSave Democracy ActLatest action 2021-01-15
Immigration & border
No records matched yet
Banks has stated a position on secure borders and immigration enforcement, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on immigration & border
Their stated view
- Secure Borders and Immigration Enforcement — Emphasizes the importance of border security and adherence to existing immigration laws to maintain national sovereignty.
What Banks stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Veterans
Support for Veterans and Military
Advocates for improved healthcare, benefits, and services for veterans, and supports the strength and readiness of the armed forces.
- 02Economy
Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Reform
Supports policies that promote economic growth, reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses, and ensure government accountability.
- 03Education
Educational Standards and Parental Rights
Focuses on reforms to improve educational outcomes, protect children from inappropriate content, and empower parents in educational decisions.
- 04Immigration
Secure Borders and Immigration Enforcement
Emphasizes the importance of border security and adherence to existing immigration laws to maintain national sovereignty.
- 05Health
Healthcare Innovation and Accessibility
Supports initiatives to modernize healthcare, improve access to medical devices and information, and address specific health conditions.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Education
Protect children from inappropriate content
Supports measures like the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act and SAFE for Kids Act to limit children's exposure to harmful content online and in education.
On the record: 82 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStop the Sexualization of Children ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredDignity for Aborted Children ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.Latest action 2026-09-28
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
- Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredChild Safety Accounts ActLatest action 2019-05-07
- Bill cosponsoredMikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-02
- Taxation
Simplify tax burdens for clinical trial participants
Proposes legislation to exempt income received by clinical trial participants from taxation, encouraging participation in medical research.
On the record: 23 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHarley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.Latest action 2025-01-23
- Bill cosponsoredFreedom from Unfair Gun Taxes ActLatest action 2025-03-27
- Bill cosponsoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill cosponsoredTravel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity ActLatest action 2025-04-07
- Bill cosponsoredSmall Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Bill authoredEnhancing Educational Opportunities for Home School Students ActLatest action 2019-01-03
- Veterans
Modernize VA infrastructure and services
Champions legislation to expedite construction projects for veterans' facilities and improve the efficiency of benefit claims processing.
On the record: 45 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-13
- Bill authoredFaster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredVeterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredClear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-05
- Bill authoredDepartment of Veterans Affairs Construction Management Improvement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-11-09
- Bill cosponsoredVA Appraisal Modernization ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredEnsuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Labor and Employment
Modernize and streamline labor regulations
Seeks to simplify reporting requirements for employee benefit plans and adapt labor policies for artificial intelligence in the workforce.
On the record: 27 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredAI Workforce PREPARE ActLatest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredForm 5500 Filing Simplification ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredProtecting Americans’ Retirement Savings ActLatest action 2023-06-12
- Bill cosponsoredAI DATA ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.Latest action 2025-03-10
- Bill cosponsoredFairness in Filing ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
- Bill cosponsoredBRAIN ActLatest action 2025-04-08
- Health
Improve health and well-being of firefighters
Advocates for protection and support for firefighters, including addressing health issues like Parkinson's disease linked to their service.
On the record: 87 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredParkinson’s Protection for Firefighters ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-27
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredLiving Donor Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredTaxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021Latest action 2021-02-02
- Bill authoredParental Rights Protection ActLatest action 2021-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
- Government Operations and Politics
Enhance transparency and oversight in foreign funding
Pushes for legislation, such as the No Funding for Foreign Agents Act, to prevent foreign adversaries from influencing American politics through undeclared agents.
On the record: 40 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredBlocking Investment In Our Adversaries ActLatest action 2019-05-22
- Bill authoredProtecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-18
- Bill authoredProtecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence ActLatest action 2021-12-08
- Bill authoredProtecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
- Bill authoredNo Funding for Foreign Agents ActLatest action 2026-01-08
- Bill authoredExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.Latest action 2019-02-06
- Bill cosponsoredEnd Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-12
- Bill authoredSave Democracy ActLatest action 2021-01-15
- International Affairs
Ensure secure innovation from foreign adversaries
Supports acts like the Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act to protect American technological advancements and research from foreign espionage.
On the record: 78 bills · 3 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSecuring Innovation and Research from Adversaries ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredUnited States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill authoredBlast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredReliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredRemote Access Security ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.Latest action 2019-02-06
- Bill cosponsoredChip Security ActLatest action 2025-05-08
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