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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks & Sen. Mike Braun Introduce Pell Grant Flexibility Act
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced companion versions of the Pell Flexibility Act of 2019 in both the House of Representatives and Senate. The legislation would reform the Pell Grant program to allow for grants to be used by students in… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks: Huawei Exploits Connectivity of Rural Communities to China’s Advantage
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding the use of taxpayer funds to purchase components of Chinese telecommunications company, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. by participants in the rural broadband program. Rural communities rely on connectivity… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Reacts to IUPUI & MIT Cutting Ties to Chinese Government Linked Entities
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding recent reports that Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) will close the Confucius Institute on its campus. Confucius Institutes are operated by China’s Education Ministry and are… Read more »
Reps. Jim Banks and Liz Cheney Introduce ‘Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act’
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (WY-At Large) released the following statements regarding their bill, the “Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act,” which specifies a list of requirements that must be met before U.S. troop levels can fall below 10,000 in… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks is Lead Republican of Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Nationalization of 5G Networks
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) released the following statements after the introduction of the bipartisan E-FRONTIER Act, of which they are original cosponsors. Rep. Banks is the lead Republican cosponsor of the legislation. … Read more »
