Rep. Jim Banks Rallies House Colleagues to Prevent Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jim Banks (R-Indiana) wrote a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) urging them to defend the Hyde Amendment, a piece of legislation that was first passed over forty years ago and protects all taxpayer money from ... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks, Sen. Tom Cotton, Colleagues Introduce the Portable Certification of Spouses (PCS) Act of 2019 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-Indiana) introduced the House companion bill for the Portable Certification of Spouses Act, led by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), and Martha McSally (R-Arizona) in the Senate. This legislation seeks to ... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Statement on the Anniversary of JCPOA Withdrawal Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA.) Said Rep. Banks, “One year ago today, President Trump boldly withdrew the U.S. from a sham nuclear arms agreement with the world’s large... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Announces Service Academy Appointees Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced the four students from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District who have accepted appointments at U.S. Service Academies as the Class of 2023. Said Rep. Banks, “These four young men represent the best of Indiana and the best of our country. I have no doubt that they will one day represe... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Child Safety Account Program Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), introduced legislation that would establish a Child Safety Account (CSA) program for students facing safety issues at school. These accounts could be used for alternative education options so that no student would be forced to attend school in an unsafe environment. While the federal govern... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Calls on Speaker Pelosi to Bring USMCA Up for a Vote Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA.) Said Rep. Banks, “Everybody agrees that our leaders should always fight for the best deal possible for American workers, farmers, and families and President Trump has done just that. A... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks and RSC Budget & Spending Task Force Release Annual Budget Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Mike Johnson (R-LA), released the following statements regarding the release of the annual RSC budget resolution titled, “Preserving American Freedom.” Rep. Banks is Chairman of the RSC Budget & Spending Task Force which author... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Statement on the Passing of Senator Dick Lugar Fort Wayne, IN - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding the death of former Indiana Senator, Richard Lugar. Said Rep. Banks, “Dick Lugar is a giant in the hearts and minds of Hoosiers and all who served with him during his career in public service and record-setting tenure in the Senate. His self... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources Fort Wayne, IN - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), along with Reps. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) and Mike Bost (R-IL), introduced H.R. 2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the respo... Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks: Repealing the Medical Device Tax Will Lower Healthcare Costs and Improve Northeast Indiana’s Economy Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding his cosponsorship of the “Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019,” which would repeal the excise tax on medical devices. Northeast Indiana is a leader in medical device development and m... Read more »
