U.S. Senator · R · Indiana
Jim Banks
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 303 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 173
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.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Banks's work here shows up as 48 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
48 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 (45)
- Bill authoredForm 5500 Filing Simplification ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredAI Workforce PREPARE ActLatest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredProtecting Americans’ Retirement Savings ActLatest action 2023-06-12
- Bill cosponsoredAI DATA ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill cosponsoredFairness in Filing ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- 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 authoredPutting American Workers First ActLatest action 2025-11-19
Health care
Extensive record
Banks's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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 (48)
- Bill authoredParkinson’s Protection for Firefighters ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredParental Rights Protection ActLatest action 2021-11-19
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-27
- Bill authoredTaxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021Latest action 2021-02-02
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredLiving Donor Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredPARITY ActLatest action 2026-04-20
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Banks's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on democracy & ethics
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance transparency and oversight in foreign funding
The record (32)
- 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 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 authoredBlocking Investment In Our Adversaries ActLatest action 2019-05-22
- Bill authoredSecuring Innovation and Research from Adversaries ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 South Walnut Street in Bloomington, Indiana, as the "Curt Cignetti Post Office".Latest action 2025-12-08
- Bill authoredTimely and Accurate Benefits ActLatest action 2025-05-19
Veterans
Extensive record
Banks's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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 (32)
- Bill authoredVeterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredDepartment of Veterans Affairs Construction Management Improvement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-11-09
- Bill authoredFaster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-13
- Bill authoredClear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-05
- Bill authoredDelivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-17
- Bill authoredBlast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActLatest action 2026-06-11
Education
Extensive record
Banks's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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 (47)
- Bill authoredStop the Sexualization of Children ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredChild Safety Accounts ActLatest action 2019-05-07
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredDignity for Aborted Children ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
- Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredEmpower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-22
- Bill authoredPrescription Information Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
Foreign policy
Extensive record
Banks's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on foreign policy
Commitments tracked here
- Ensure secure innovation from foreign adversaries
The record (49)
- 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 authoredBlast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredDefending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05
- Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredPrecision Brain Health Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredReliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
- 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
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 is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Banks sponsored the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (S.4567), which was referred to committee on 2026-06-24, and cosponsored the Kids Online Safety Act (S.1409), which was ordered to be reported favorably by committee on 2026-08-05, both of which align with the promise to protect children from inappropriate content.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStop the Sexualization of Children ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredChild Safety Accounts ActLatest action 2019-05-07
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredDignity for Aborted Children ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Free Speech ActLatest action 2025-04-02
- Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredEmpower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-22
- Bill authoredPrescription Information Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Banks sponsored the 'Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act of 2026' (S. 4022), which was introduced on July 23, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Finance, directly matching the promise.
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 cosponsoredCHOICE ActLatest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredTravel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity ActLatest action 2025-04-07
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Latest action 2025-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Life in Health Savings Accounts ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredMain Street Tax Certainty ActLatest action 2025-01-23
- Bill cosponsoredMore Homes on the Market ActLatest action 2025-12-03
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Banks sponsored S.4379, the Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act, on 2026-06-02, which specifically addresses the health issues of firefighters mentioned in the promise and is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredParkinson’s Protection for Firefighters ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredParental Rights Protection ActLatest action 2021-11-19
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-27
- Bill authoredTaxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021Latest action 2021-02-02
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredLiving Donor Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill cosponsoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredPARITY ActLatest action 2026-04-20
- Veterans
Modernize VA infrastructure and services
Champions legislation to expedite construction projects for veterans' facilities and improve the efficiency of benefit claims processing.
Where it stands: Senator Banks sponsored the Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 (S.456), which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and is currently pending in the 119th Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredVeterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredDepartment of Veterans Affairs Construction Management Improvement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-11-09
- Bill authoredFaster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill authoredVA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-13
- Bill authoredClear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-05
- Bill authoredDelivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-17
- Bill authoredBlast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Banks has sponsored the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act and the AI Workforce PREPARE Act, both introduced in the current Congress and currently referred to committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredForm 5500 Filing Simplification ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredAI Workforce PREPARE ActLatest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredProtecting Americans’ Retirement Savings ActLatest action 2023-06-12
- Bill cosponsoredAI DATA ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill cosponsoredFairness in Filing ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.Latest action 2025-03-10
- Bill authoredPutting American Workers First ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill authoredFairness in Higher Education Accreditation ActLatest action 2025-05-01
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Banks sponsored the 'No Funding for Foreign Agents Act' (S.345) on 2026-01-08, which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations and remains pending this Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 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 authoredBlocking Investment In Our Adversaries ActLatest action 2019-05-22
- Bill authoredSecuring Innovation and Research from Adversaries ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 South Walnut Street in Bloomington, Indiana, as the "Curt Cignetti Post Office".Latest action 2025-12-08
- Bill authoredTimely and Accurate Benefits ActLatest action 2025-05-19
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Banks sponsored the 'Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act' (S.444, 2026-05-14), which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, indicating it is an active bill directly matching the promise.
On the record: 25 bills
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 authoredBlast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredDefending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05
- Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredPrecision Brain Health Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredReliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
- 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
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