Senator Jim Banks, representing Indiana, posted a series of tweets on July 17 and 18, 2025, focusing on the HALT Fentanyl Act and recent actions by former President Donald Trump. The posts highlight legislative efforts to address the fentanyl crisis and contrast responses from current and former administrations.
On July 17, Banks wrote, “Yesterday, President Trump handed me a pen from the HALT Fentanyl Act signing. He’s been leading this fight since his first term and hasn’t let up. This bill is a big step that will save lives.”
The following day, he shared another message about families affected by fentanyl: “Three years ago, parents who lost kids to fentanyl asked me to bring their stories to Joe Biden. He refused ten times.
Biden let fentanyl flood in and ignored the families it hurt.
President Trump stood with them at the White House yesterday and is fighting to stop it.”
In a subsequent tweet posted later on July 18, Banks commented: “One of the biggest stars of the 2nd Trump admin “
The HALT Fentanyl Act aims to address rising concerns over synthetic opioid overdoses in the United States by permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under federal law. The legislation seeks to provide law enforcement with additional tools for prosecution while maintaining provisions for research into medical uses of such substances.
Senator Jim Banks has consistently advocated for stronger policies targeting drug trafficking and increased support for affected families throughout his tenure in Congress.
