Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks, a Republican representing Indiana, has recently voiced criticism of Democratic actions regarding government funding and immigration policy through a series of posts on his official social media account.

On November 7, 2025, Senator Banks accused Democrats of mishandling government operations. He wrote, "Democrats shut down the government, left troops strained, and created an Air Traffic Control crisis over something that was always going to fail. It’s time to end this debacle."

Later the same day, Banks addressed employment and immigration concerns related to the H-1B visa program. In his post he stated, "H-1B visas underpay workers and steal American jobs. End this abuse, protect American workers, and put America First! That's exactly what my American Tech Workforce Act does."

In a subsequent message posted in the evening, Banks criticized Democratic strategies for addressing economic challenges facing families and disruptions at airports. He wrote: "Hardworking families are worried about paying the bills and our airports are in chaos. The Democrat 'solution'? Hold the government hostage until government handouts to Big Insurance are extended. That doesn't help the working class. Americans lose, corporate profits win."

Senator Banks' remarks come amid ongoing debates in Congress over federal spending bills and immigration reform measures. The H-1B visa program has long been a subject of contention between lawmakers who argue it is necessary for filling skilled labor shortages and those who claim it depresses wages or displaces domestic workers.

The senator's reference to his "American Tech Workforce Act" points to legislative efforts aimed at reforming or restricting aspects of the H-1B system in order to prioritize U.S.-born workers.

These statements also follow recent partisan disputes over short-term funding measures intended to keep federal agencies operational while broader budget negotiations continue.