WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Fetterman (D- Pa.) introduced the Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act. This legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to secure contracts for needs assessments, training, and technical assistance to support infrastructure development, including cold chain storage, in emerging foreign markets. Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-4) lead the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Investing in supply chain infrastructure supports Hoosier farmers’ products and keeps America competitive. The bipartisan FRIDGE Act expands cold storage capacity, ensuring American agriculture reaches global markets without spoilage.” Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.): “From our poultry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine.) introduced the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025. Currently, veterans can receive VA burial benefits, including headstones, markers, or urns. However, those who choose an urn or plaque lose eligibility for burial in a VA cemetery, even if their spouse remains eligible. This bill would allow veterans with VA-provided urns or plaques to be buried in VA national cemeteries if their families choose. Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-2) introduced the bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Military spouses make countless sacrifices in support of our servicemembers. We have a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Employment Accountability Act.This legislation ensures federally funded colleges and universities comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 by requiring E-Verify participation. It also strengthens cooperation between the Departments of Education and Homeland Security to enforce immigration laws. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9) is introducing the companion bill in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) “American jobs belong to Americans. Those who unlawfully hire illegal aliens undermine our workers and drive down wages. This commonsense bill finally adds real consequences to existing law and will help ensure taxpayer dollars don’t support colleges