Protecting Parental Rights

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and I reintroduced the GUARD Act. The bill would amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to deny funding to any state that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, psychological, or social transition interventions for minors whose gender identity differs from their biological sex. 

The government has no business punishing parents for protecting their kids from radical gender ideology. My bill ensures that states respecting parental rights aren’t strong-armed into embracing dangerous social experiments. Click here to learn more.

Question Of The Week

I introduced the GUARD Act to withhold federal funding from states that penalize parents for rejecting gender transition interventions on their children.

Yes – The government should not be able to penalize parents for rejecting gender transition interventions on their children. No – The government should be able to penalize parents for rejecting gender transition interventions on their children.

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Indiana Bill To Secure Our Communities

With the support of other members of the Indiana congressional delegation, I recently led a letter to Speaker of the Indiana House Todd Huston and President Pro Tempore of the Indiana State Senate Rodric Bay urging the General Assembly to pass HB 1531.

This legislation, introduced by Rep. Prescott, would hold state and local law enforcement to their obligation to help enforce federal immigration law. It would also penalize businesses that violate federal law to hire illegal aliens. And it would ensure that parole sponsors have the financial means to support parolees.

Instead of undermining federal law enforcement, state institutions should be working with ICE to ensure our communities are secure. This bill ensures Hoosier’s tax dollars aren’t going to work against that goal.

Indiana is a model for other states in the fight to protect Americans from foreign criminals and threats to their security. As long as I’m in the Senate, Hoosiers have an advocate in Washington who is working alongside President Trump, state leaders in Indiana’s government, and local law enforcement to support ICE in their effort to secure our communities.

Background:

After four years of a regime that intentionally encouraged an invasion on our border, these actions across multiple levels of government are the overlapping defense system our communities need in the fight against illegal immigration.

The House’s passage of HB 1531 follows an executive order issued by Governor Mike Braun directing Indiana’s law enforcement to cooperate with ICE’s efforts to arrest and deport illegal aliens. Additionally, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced any city, state, governor or mayor who puts criminal aliens above the security of the American people will face the full force of the law.

State Rep. Prescott’s bill passed out of the Indiana House and will now move on to the State Senate for further consideration.

Introducing Elbridge Colby

I was proud to introduce my friend Elbridge Colby at his nomination hearing alongside Vice President JD Vance.

As Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Bridge will be an important America First ally at the Pentagon for President Trump. He has my full support! Click here to learn more.

No One Fights Harder For Our Heroes Than Trump

While CNN is focused on playing politics, President Trump is focused on putting Veterans first.

His first-term reforms transformed the VA by enhancing care, expanding choice, and ensuring accountability.

No one fights harder for our Heroes than President Trump, and his second term will be no different! Click here to watch me discuss on CNN.

Dr. Bhattacharya Testifies At Senate HELP Committee

During COVID, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya was outspokenly against lockdowns, saying that “keeping students out of schools is a grave injustice."

Dr. Fauci called his ideas “total nonsense.”

We now know who was full of nonsense.

Dr. Bhattacharya is exactly who we need at the NIH. Click here to learn more.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

CONFIRMED: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

Education policy belongs in the hands of the States & the local communities closest to families.

Linda will refocus our nation's education policy, putting the needs of our children at the center.

Indiana Credit Union Meeting

Great to visit with leaders from Indiana Credit Unions in Washington DC.

President Trump's Joint Address

President Trump loves Indiana! Great to have my brother Chad with me at tonight’s joint address. America is back! Click here for my official statement. 

Carmel Mayor Visits Washington

Always great to see my friend Mayor Sue Finkam. Big things happening in Carmel!

In the News

• WOWO | Banks on Trump’s Policies, VA Waste & Mandates
• 95.3 MNC | Sen. Jim Banks challenges claims of VA staff cuts
• IndyStar | GOP members pen letter supporting state immigration bill
• Washington Examiner | Elbridge Colby understands the China threat
• Press Release | Banks, Cruz Introduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act