WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act. The bill prohibits ERISA-covered retirement plans from investing in companies based in foreign adversary countries, including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. It aligns with President Trump’s “America First Investment Policy” executive order, which restores the highest standards to reduce pension investments foreign adversary companies. Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02) is leading the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “Many Americans’ retirement plans wrongly fund the militaries of our adversaries or foreign companies that aid in human rights abuses. My bill would prevent these misguided investments and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced Tyler’s Law, which directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on implementing fentanyl testing in routine emergency room drug screens. The bill is named after Tyler Shamash, a teenager who died from a fentanyl poisoning after doctors failed to test for the drug when he was admitted to the emergency room the previous day. Representatives Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) introduced a companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Too many families in Indiana and across

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to require state workforce development plans to prioritize funding for evidence-based job programs with proven positive outcomes for their communities. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9) is introducing the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Too often, the government throws money at programs without making sure they actually deliver results. This legislation is a big step toward meeting our workforce challenges head-on.” Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9): “This bill prioritizes funding for evidence-based programs with a proven track record of success, ensuring