WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement regarding General Motors’ announcement that it will increase truck production at its Fort Wayne, Indiana assembly plant in response to President Trump’s tariffs. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Today’s announcement from General Motors is great news for Hoosiers. It hasn’t even been 24 hours and President Trump’s plan is already delivering for working families in Indiana in a big way.” Read more here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) appeared on Fox Business’ The Bottom Line and CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss President Trump’s historic tariff announcement. Click the here for Fox Business and here for CNN Key Excerpts: On how the tariffs will impact Indiana “The decision by President Trump today to impose reciprocal tariffs will be so good for Indiana. We already are the largest manufacturing state per capita in the country. A lot of really good -paying manufacturing jobs and the top steel producing state. In my small hometown in northeast Indiana, the best jobs are at a local steel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Admissions Accountability Act. The bill would create a Special Inspector General to investigate racial discrimination in college admissions at federally funded schools. It enforces the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on race-based admissions and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Schools found in violation could lose federal funding. Rep. Dave Taylor (OH-2) is leading in the House. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Colleges and universities should admit students based on merit and achievement, not the color of their skin. Race-based admissions have deepened divisions in our country, but under President Trump’s leadership, we have an opportunity to