Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement in favor of the Trump Administration’s announcement of a new proposal to redefine the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule:
“I have fought for months to permanently repeal the Obama-era WOTUS rule, and I applaud the Administration’s announcement of a new WOTUS rule that would end the uncertainty currently faced by… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services and Education and Workforce Committees, today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei Technologies:
“The arrest of Huawei’s CFO for attempting to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran is not surprising. Evasive… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer asking the Navy to consider naming a ship the U.S.S. Fort Wayne.
“The greater Fort Wayne area produces many key naval capabilities, and several national security leaders hail from northeast Indiana,” said Banks. “In honor of northeast Indiana’s… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and an Afghanistan War veteran, returned today from Afghanistan. Banks led a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to the country to examine the current security situation and meet with U.S. personnel.
Banks deployed to Afghanistan in 2014-2015 during Operations Enduring Freedom and Freedom’s Sentinel, and… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), an Afghanistan War veteran, today issued the following statement regarding the observance of Veterans Day:
“Today we honor our veterans and the sacrifices they have made to defend our great nation. Throughout history, Americans have consistently answered the call to serve and protected the ideals of freedom and liberty throughout the world. I could not be… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement after introducing the Hospital Competition Act of 2018 (H.R. 7084), legislation that aims to combat the rising cost of health care by increasing choice among hospital providers:
“Health care costs are spiraling out of control and American families are paying the price through higher rates for hospital services and… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will meet with business and community leaders in Pierceton Friday morning. After, he will tour Shiloh Industries in Pierceton. On Saturday morning, Congressman Banks will speak at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Fall Conference in Indianapolis.
What: Banks to Meet with Pierceton Business and Community Leaders
Date: Friday, October… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed comprehensive legislation to combat the opioid crisis (H.R. 6) into law:
“Our country is facing a crisis – one that is destroying families and communities across America, and dishearteningly, one that hits close to home. In 2016, 1,526 Hoosiers died of an opioid overdose.
“I’m proud… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will speak to the Huntington Optimist Club Thursday afternoon. Thursday night, he will speak to the North Webster Lions Club.
What: Banks to Speak to Huntington Optimist Club
Date: Thursday, October 25th
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Habecker Dining Commons on the Huntington University Campus, 2303 College Avenue,… Read more »
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, today issued the following statement regarding excessive GI Bill payment delays:
“When we make a promise to our veterans, we have to follow through on it. It is unacceptable that VA would place the education of our veterans in jeopardy by promising them a regular… Read more »
