Rep. Jim Banks Recognizes National Catholic Schools Week
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement on National Catholic Schools week.
Said Rep. Banks, “Catholic education is steeped in centuries of tradition and academic excellence, all while instilling in their students the value of service and Christian morals. Indiana’s third… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing oversight of reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and properly honoring unclaimed remains of deceased veterans.
Specifically, H.R. 698, would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress and the U.S. Comptroller General on the progress and action… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a Constitutional Amendment to guarantee parental rights as fundamental rights and help defend the long-established right of parents to cultivate the education and upbringing of their children.
Specifically, H.J. Res. 36, would amend the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Hospital Competition Act of 2019. This bill aims to freeze the practice of hospital consolidation in which large companies buy smaller hospitals and then raise their prices for higher profit.
Said Rep. Banks, “Americans are justifiably concerned about the staggering cost of health care. While northeast Indiana is blessed to have… Read more »
Today, the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, named Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) the incoming Chairman of the Budget & Spending Task Force. According to the RSC announcement, the task force “will be in charge of producing the annual RSC budget and spearheading RSC strategy related to spending caps, the debt limit and… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced that he is cosponsoring the Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act. The legislation seeks to counter the Iranian regime’s money laundering and financing of terrorism, protect the global financial system from Iranian illicit finance and impose maximum financial pressure on Iran.
“Congress should… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement regarding recent comments by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins that defended using baby body parts for taxpayer-funded research:
“It is clear that NIH Director Francis Collins is not the right fit for a pro-life administration. His comments defending the use of aborted baby body parts in… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, last week sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acting Deputy Secretary James Byrne urging a decision about adopting a modern appointment scheduling system. Read the full letter here and below:
The full text of the Congressman’s letter is below and… Read more »
Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer has responded to a letter sent last month by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) that asked the Navy to consider naming a combat ship the USS Fort Wayne.
In response to Rep. Banks, Secretary Spencer wrote, “As the second-most populous city in Indiana, Fort Wayne is a fitting recommendation. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention and can… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke at an event at the Hudson Institute entitled “Stability, Democracy, and Islamism in Bangladesh.”
Banks recently introduced House Resolution 1156, which expresses concern about the threat posed to democracy and the democratic process by radical groups operating in Bangladesh. The legislation also calls on the United States Agency for… Read more »
