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Senator Jim Banks Introduces the Border Security is National Security Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Border Security is National Security Act. The bill authorizes $10 billion in additional Department of Defense resources to bolster border security, support DHS, and fulfill President Trump’s top campaign promise. “For four years, Joe Biden allowed terrorists, drug traffickers, and violent criminals to invade our country and infiltrate our communities. My bill gives President Trump critical funding for the military to help secure our border and deport millions of illegal immigrants. This is a matter of national security and Congress must help the President get the job done.” Funds in the Border Security is National Security Act will be

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Senator Jim Banks Introduces the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act. The bill restores congressional oversight of immigration policies, establishes stricter requirements and limitations on TPS, immigration parole, and the handling of unaccompanied minors. Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas-22) is introducing in the House. SEN. JIM BANKS (R-Ind.): “The Biden administration exploited current law to grant legal status to millions of non-citizens, overwhelming communities in Indiana and across the country. Our schools, healthcare systems, and public services are struggling with this massive influx. This bill will end mass parole, eliminate incentives for illegal immigration, and help President Trump restore order after the chaos caused by Joe Biden and

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Senators Banks Statement on Democrats Blocking the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, every Senate Democrat voted to block the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the bill to protect newborns that survive abortions by requiring health care practitioners provide the proper degree of medical care to the child. “Almost every American agrees that a baby that takes their first breath deserves the same right to life as the rest of us do. I won’t give up this fight for common sense legislation to save the most vulnerable.”

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