Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, and Sen. Mike Braun (IN) sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding strategic decisions affecting the veteran patient portal and www.va.gov.  Letter Text February 5, 2020   Dear Dr. Stone and Assistant… Read more »

WASHINGTON – After President Trump completed his 3rd State of the Union address, Rep. Banks released the following statement: “President Trump delivered an optimistic message tonight and rose above the circus and petty politics that has mired Capitol Hill in recent months. “He’s the most effective president of my lifetime and has a lot of accomplishments to highlight. “America’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks released the following statement today after the House voted on two measures designed to limit the president’s constitutional authority to direct the military: “Despite the fact that Iran has been our clear enemy since 1979 and responsible for thousands of American lives lost over the last two decades... tensions with Iran are Trump’s fault, according to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks issued the following statement after the U.K. decided to allow Huawei to build its 5G network: “The U.K. has made a colossal mistake. The same month the British reclaimed their sovereignty from Brussels, they’ve abdicated it to Beijing,” said Rep. Banks. “I am sad to see our ally on the wrong side of the Silicon Curtain. This decision puts both our national… Read more »

FORT WAYNE – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he is accepting applicants for the summer and fall internship programs in his Fort Wayne office. “I was fortunate to have the assistance of many outstanding interns last year who helped my staff and me better serve my constituents,” said Banks. “I am excited to continue this program in 2020, and I look forward to… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bill today that would prohibit the United States from sharing intelligence with countries that allow Huawei to operate their 5G networks. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) joins an original co-sponsor. The bill is the House companion version to legislation introduced in the Senate by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on Jan. 8, 2020. “Huawei is a Trojan Horse… Read more »

FORT WAYNE – Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that the Ranking Member of the House Veteran’s Affairs Committee Dr. Phil Roe will join him at Allen County Right to Life’s 46th Annual Rally and March for Life in Fort Wayne on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The rally will take place at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Auditorium. The rally will begin shortly before noon.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Banks released the following statement after the U.S. and China reached a phase one trade agreement: “President Trump’s greatest foreign policy achievement is bringing clarity to the relationship between China and the U.S. With that clarity, he’s negotiated a first-step deal with Beijing that begins to right the many wrongs for which China is responsible,” said Rep. Jim… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for his Fort Wayne district office. Through the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, the person chosen will work with the service member and veteran constituents to handle veteran-related casework and facilitate procedures between constituents and federal,… Read more »

WASHINGTON -- Ahead of the full House vote on a War Powers resolution that would require the president to notify every member of Congress before taking any military action against terrorists in the Middle East, Rep. Banks released the following statement: "Today, Speaker Pelosi have us voting on a resolution that intentionally ties the administration’s hands behind its back… Read more »