Press Releases

Today, Rep. Jim Banks voted in favor of H.R. 7217, a standalone bill to send $17.6 billion to Israel as it fights back against Hamas and other Iranian-backed terrorists. President Biden said he would veto this legislation: Said Rep. Jim Banks: “Supporting Israel in the aftermath of the October 7th attack by Hamas is not only the right thing to do, but vital to our own national… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks introduced the Abortion Funding Awareness Act, which would require states to annually submit a report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on all payments of abortions with federal funds and publish the report on the state’s website. Currently, eighteen states allow Medicaid to pay for abortions. The bill text is available here. Said… Read more »

Today, Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party member Rep. Jim Banks sent a letter to recently inaugurated Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam asking her to withdraw Carmel from its sister cities agreement with Xiangyang City, China. Former Mayor Jim Brainard signed the agreement in November 2023 during a ten-day tour of China. Read Rep. Banks’ letter HERE and coverage in the Indiana Capital… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Senator JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the College Admissions Accountability Act, to require universities to respect applicants’ constitutional rights and comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. The legislation would condition eligibility for federal student assistance and institutional aid… Read more »

Today, House Education and Workforce Committee member Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) requested a briefing from Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten regarding the university’s response to allegations of antisemitism within Indiana University Student Government (IUSG) leadership. Said Rep. Banks: “Antisemitism is on the rise on college campuses across America, and Indiana must be… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) returned from visiting Indiana National Guard troops at Camp Simba in Manda Bay, Kenya, over Veterans Day weekend. The delegation also visited with U.S. forces at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Over 130 Indiana National Guardsmen serve in the Horn of Africa as part of Task Force Tomahawk, a counterterrorism… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jim Banks announced over 100 House Republican lawmakers cosponsored his Maximum Pressure Act to codify the Trump administration’s successful maximum pressure campaign on Iran into law. The Maximum Pressure Act is co-led by Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK-1) and RSC National Security Task Force Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02). You can find the bill text… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jim Banks introduced the Maximum Pressure Act with 85 original cosponsors, legislation that would codify the Trump administration’s successful maximum pressure campaign on Iran into law. This legislation is being co-led by Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK-1) and RSC National Security Task Force Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02). You can find the bill text… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement after the election of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson: “Mike Johnson is one of the most trustworthy men in Washington and the conservative leader we need to unify our conference after a tumultuous three weeks. From his steadfast defense of life to holding the Biden administration accountable… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement on the House Speaker’s race: “House Republicans need to get back to work so we can fight the Biden administration’s radical woke agenda, secure the border, stand with Israel, and cut wasteful spending. First, we need to elect a Speaker who is committed to that conservative agenda. I’ve supported every Republican… Read more »