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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 on unive... 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 clear that antise... 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 mission. See pictures of th... 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 here. Sa... 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 here. Re... 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 and reining... 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 nominee to be Sp... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement in response to Israel’s entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program: “I am glad that the Biden administration listened to my and Rep. Sherman’s requests to immediately allow Israelis to visit the U.S. without a visa. It’s an easy decision that could save innocent lives. Congress will continue to stand with Israel in its fight agains... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) led a bicameral letter with 61 Republicans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Read the full letter here. Said Rep. Banks: “For half a century, ALEC has fought in all 50 states against burdensome regulations that hamstring our economy and contribute to inflation. The Biden administration has issued more new r... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced the bipartisan SHIELD Act. This legislation would establish an Office of Economic and Security Preparedness and Resilience to set priorities to ensure resilient United States supply chains and robust domestic production in sectors vital to national security. It would help eliminate supply chain dependency on China and is inspir... Read More »

Today, the House overwhelmingly passed Congressman Jim Banks’ legislation, the MAHSA Act, to sanction Iran’s Supreme Leader and his inner circle for human rights abuses and support for terrorism. Read the bill text HERE. Said Congressman Banks: “Days before the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s tragic murder and a week after the Iranian regime arrested her uncle, we have sent a clear message of support... Read More »

Yesterday Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, introduced the Providing Complete Information To Retirement Investors Act, which would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to warn participants before making potentially making risky investment decisions, such as in ESG investments, through a brokerage window. Read the bill text HE... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Taiwan Peace Through Strength Act to reinforce our nation’s support of Taiwan as the island faces the increased threat of a Chinese Communist Party military attack. Read the bill text HERE. Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is the House co-lead and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Senate version of the bill. Said Rep. Banks: “I’m proud to... Read More »

Today, in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Woke Caucus Chairman Jim Banks released the following statement: Said Chairman Banks: “We saw today that the open amendment process gives anti-woke legislators the chance to defund and eliminate radical-far left programs in the federal government. This year’s NDAA is the most conservative I’ve seen s... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Ending Normal Trade Relations with China Act of 2023 to revoke China's normal trade relations status, which would bolster manufacturing jobs across Indiana and the rest of the United States. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Senate version of the bill. Read the bill text here. Said Rep. Banks: “Decades ago, politicians in Washington gave ... Read More »