WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Defund NPR Act, which amends section 396 of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. 396), ensuring no federal funds, direct or indirect, support NPR, including dues or programming purchases. Sen. Banks (R-Ind.): “Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund NPR’s liberal propaganda. If NPR can’t stay afloat without government funding, that tells you all you need to know about the quality of their news.” Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03) “I’m glad to join my longtime friend, Senator Banks, in introducing the Defund NPR Act in the House. Last Congress, the Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act. The bill would provide the transparency that Congress needs to ensure that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is upholding an effective export control system while protecting confidential information. Senator Banks (R-Ind.): “Our export controls too often fail to prevent sensitive American technology from being sold to firms tied to the Chinese military. I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to give Congress the information we need to prevent American technologies from falling into the hands of our adversaries. My bill with Sen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) are demanding answers from PowerSchool and Bain Capital executives after a significant cyberattack compromised the personal data of thousands of students and staff nationwide. The senators cite inadequate cybersecurity measures, delayed notifications, and poor communication from the company, whose software manages sensitive student and staff information for thousands of schools across the United States. Around 200 school districts in Indiana were among those affected by the attack. In part, the Senators wrote: “We write to express significant concern about the risks that students, staff, and school districts face after malicious