Jim Banks
Senator · IN · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2025
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Senator · IN · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2025
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
263 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.Res. 446 · A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 9, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
S. 3002 · Pay Our Military Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations by unanimous consent.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.Res. 438 · A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.
Introduced Oct 7, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)
S.Res. 426 · A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2866 · Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 15, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 2859 · Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 2858 · SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 7, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 391 · A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 363 · A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5181; text: CR S5211)
S. 2663 · Merchant Banking Modernization Act
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2511 · College Transparency Act
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Aug 4, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.
S. 2489 · Modular Housing Production Act
Introduced Jul 28, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 28, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2398 · Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-118.
S. 2392 · Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 25, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-42.
S. 2376 · A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2365 · Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 21, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2363 · Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 21, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jul 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2343 · Restoring Equal Opportunity Act
Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jul 17, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2265 · America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
S. 2259 · Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 2210 · Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act
Introduced Jul 8, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.