Rep. Jim Banks Urges Administration to Confront the Rise of Extremism in Bangladesh
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement on his legislation, H. Res. 160, concerning the threats that theocratic groups operating in South Asia pose to democracy and human rights. The resolution also calls for an end to all support for the Islamic extremist… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Selected as “True Blue Member” by FRC Action
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and Tony Perkins, the President of Family Research Council (FRC) Action released the following statements regarding Rep. Banks’ recognition as a “True Blue Member.” This distinction was awarded to Rep. Banks for his 100% pro-life and pro-family voting… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks to Speak at Event on Market-Based Alternatives to “Medicare for All”
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) will join Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Avik Roy, President, The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) for a discussion on market-based alternatives to “Medicare for All,” including Rep. Banks’ bill, the Hospital… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Announces U.S. Service Academy Day
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that he will be hosting a U.S. Service Academy Day for students and parents/guardians interested in attending one of America’s service academies.
Who: Congressman Jim Banks and United States Service Academies
What: U.S. Service Academy Day
When: Saturday,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding his trip to Munich, Germany for the Munich Security Conference.
“It was an honor to attend the Munich Security Conference as part of the largest congressional delegation ever to attend the event, led by Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC). It was an even greater honor to be in the audience as Anderson… Read more »
Reps. Jim Banks and Emmanuel Cleaver Reintroduce Legislation to Make Student Loan Applications Simpler & Easy to Understand
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO) reintroduced the Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act, which would modernize and simplify the Department of Education’s (ED) Plain Language Disclosure Form to… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Reacts to $22 Trillion National Debt
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Banks (IN-03) released the following statement regarding news that the federal debt surpassed $22 Trillion for the first time in history.
Said Rep. Banks, “Our exploding federal debt is one of the gravest national security threats facing our Nation and has the potential to… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Encourages President Trump to Act Against Chinese Telecom
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Banks (IN-03) released the following statement regarding recent reports that the Trump Administration is preparing Executive Orders that would ban Chinese telecom equipment from U.S. wireless networks.
Said Rep. Banks, “I hope today’s reports are true, and… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Introduces ‘Five Ocean Navy Strategy’ Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Banks (IN-03) introduced, H. Res. 99, the Five Ocean Navy Strategy, which aims to rebuild the United States Navy. For years, the total number of ships in our Navy have been reduced as our aging fleet of warships gradually retire. This resolution expresses the need to… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Seeks Answers Regarding Huawei’s FTC Testimony
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman, Joseph Simons, regarding Huawei’s recent witness testimony. Huawei’s products are banned in the United States due to security concerns. Read the full letter here.
Said Rep. Banks, “It is alarming… Read more »
