Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, Chairman of the Republican Study Committee and House Education and Labor Committee member Jim Banks introduced the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act. Polls show that for up to 35% of servicemembers, dissatisfaction with their children’s education is a “significant factor” in deciding whether to continue their military service. “Around a third of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks announced he has reintroduced his Support Peaceful Protest Act and Qualified Immunity Act in the 117th Congress.  The Support Peaceful Protest Act would require arrested rioters who were caught committing crimes like acts of violence, looting or vandalism to pay for the cost of federal policing of the riot and be… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks was sworn in today for his third term as the U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District. He overwhelmingly won reelection on November 3 promising to keep taxes and spending low, hold China accountable and protect conservative values. “I will spend the next two years leading the fight against the radical Left and preparing for a… Read more »

FORT WAYNE – Today, Rep. Jim Banks announced he has nominated 8 students from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District for acceptance to U.S. Service Academies’ Class of 2025. Banks said: “Congratulations to these eight patriotic young men and women. They've already shown a remarkable commitment to their country, and I'm certain they will be excellent representatives for… Read more »

WASHINGTON--Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following statement recognizing information technology improvements at the Department of Veterans Affairs. “I commend VA Chief Information Officer Jim Gfrerer for his achievements over the past two years,” said Rep. Banks. “Most visibly, he led the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), member of the House Education and Labor Committee called on the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to provide teachers with the option of early COVID-19 vaccination. ACIP convenes at 3:00 pm ET today to discuss the phased allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. Schools in Kentucky, New… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) was unanimously elected today by his peers to become the next chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest conservative caucus on Capitol Hill. After launching his bid for chairman in May, Banks was unanimously endorsed by the RSC Executive Committee, made up of the former chairmen of the caucus, in September. “I am honored to be… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Indiana Rep. Jim Banks has been named to the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee, where he will play a leadership role in the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for the third year in a row. The bipartisan, bicameral committee consists of 32 members and is responsible for reconciling differences between… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, House Armed Services Committee and China Task Force member, Rep. Jim Banks, applauded President Trump’s executive order blocking U.S. investments in 31 firms identified by the U.S. as aiding China’s military industrial base.  In June, Rep. Banks introduced H.R. 7064, the Stop Funding the PLA Act, which is extremely similar to the president’s executive order.… Read more »

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) recognized Lt. Col. Douglas Fahl for becoming the first Indiana National Guard judge yesterday and presented him with a piece of the Congressional Record that praised Judge Fahl’s public service as a judge and member of the National Guard. The congressman also recognized Judge Fahl for his tireless service on behalf of veterans in… Read more »