Press Releases

Rep. Jim Banks Statement on H.R. 5, the “Equality Act” Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding his opposition to H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which is scheduled for a vote in the House Friday. Said Rep. Banks, “The Equality Act represents the absolute worst of the radical-left’s pro-infanticide, anti-conscience… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Resolution Honoring Work of Sen. Dick Lugar, Reaffirming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) along with Congressmen Brad Sherman (D-CA), Bill Foster (D-IL), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), introduced the Richard Lugar Nonproliferation and Arms Control Legacy Resolution in… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Original Co-Sponsor for the New START Treaty Improvement Act Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, legislation was introduced with Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) as an original co-sponsor that would limit funding for any extension of the New START Treaty or successor agreement unless it includes the People’s Republic of China and covers all strategic and non-strategic nuclear forces… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Applauds Upcoming Executive Order Effectively Blocking the Sale of Huawei Products Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding a new report that the Trump Administration will issue an Executive order that would “effectively prohibit US companies from using any telecoms equipment manufactured by China’s Huawei.” Said… Read more »

Reps. Banks, Peters Introduce Bill to Establish Support Network to Support Servicemembers’ Mental Health WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Daniel Somers Network of Support Act, which would create a network of support for servicemembers and their families. These networks are intended to improve… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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.… Read more »