Delivering My Maiden Speech On The Senate Floor

I delivered my first speech on the Senate floor this week.

In recent decades the American Dream has become harder and harder to achieve for working families.

We’ve been sold out by America Last leaders, who turned a blind eye to our enemies like China taking good-paying jobs.

But under President Trump we’re entering a golden age and he’s bringing the American Dream back for working families.

He’s got my full support. Click here to watch the full speech.

Question Of The Week

This week I gave my maiden speech on the Senate floor outlining my priorities for my service to the people of Indiana. As you can imagine, working on national policy there are a number of areas in addition to the subjects I addressed in my speech that I work on.   Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about my work in any of these areas by checking the relevant boxes below:

Bolstering our national defense Supporting Hoosier farmers Advocating for pro-life policies Championing Indiana veterans Backing our first responders Defending our 2nd Amendment rights Reducing the size of government

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Combating The Fentanyl Crisis

Last year, Customs and Border Patrol seized enough fentanyl at the northern border to kill nearly 10 million Americans. That isn’t something anybody in Washington should ignore. It’s destroying lives and threatening our national security.

President Trump declared a national emergency at the northern border to stop the flow of fentanyl from Canada into the United States.

He’s right to force Canada to take responsibility and end this threat to the American people.

Last week, Democrats tried to end that declaration and tie President Trump’s hands as he works to prevent this poison from destroying communities across Indiana and the entire U.S.

They’re willing to turn a blind eye to fentanyl trafficking to make a political point.
While Democrats work to block anything they can that helps America, President Trump is focused on making us safer.

I voted to keep the emergency declaration in place, backing the President’s efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis.

Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control 

This week I introduced a bill to require universities to disclose gifts they receive from foreign adversaries, regardless of the amount of the gift or contract. This bill aligns with President Trump’s America First agenda by preventing foreign money and influence from infiltrating our higher education institutions. Click here to learn more.

Abortion Funding Awareness Act

I introduced the Abortion Funding Awareness Act this week. The bill would require states to publicly report detailed information about Medicaid payments to abortion providers, including how much was paid, what services were funded, and data on the abortions performed. It aims to increase transparency around taxpayer funds used in connection with abortion-related services. Click here to learn more.

Nuclear Family Priority Act

I recently introduced the Nuclear Family Priority Act. This bill ends visa categories for extended, non-nuclear family members and limits sponsorship to immediate family only. 

Unlimited chain migration has overwhelmed our country and abused the rule of law. Worse, it further encourages illegal immigration. It’s past time we restore order and put the American people first. Click here to learn more.

Indiana State Police Alliance

Great to visit with Indiana State Police Alliance President Scott Krueger and state troopers from across the country. I will always back the blue!

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

CONFIRMED: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

Our unbreakable bond with Israel is a force for good that advances American security & prosperity.

Ambassador Huckabee will do a phenomenal job continuing to build on that relationship.

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby

CONFIRMED: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby

He deeply understands the threat we face from communist China and is uniquely qualified to serve in this role.

The Pentagon is better prepared to defend America with Bridge leading policy.

In the News

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• Breitbart | Banks Delivers Maiden Speech
• Town Hall | Banks' Newest Bill Is Going to Make the Abortion Industry Melt Down
• Press Release | Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Recovery Bill
• National Review | Banks Bill Requiring Universities to Disclose Foreign Gifts