Press Releases

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement after cosponsoring H.R. 7059, the Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018: “This legislation is simple, direct and absolutely critical to our national security,” said Banks. “It will secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws. Decades of lax policies have encouraged millions of illegal immigrants to cross our… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will tour Gateway Woods in Leo Tuesday morning, followed by a walk through downtown Grabill to meet business owners. After the walk, he will attend a lunch with the Grabill Chamber of Commerce and then tour the Christian Community Healthcare Clinic in Grabill. On Wednesday, Banks will help send off veterans who are participating in… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) will speak to the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne on Monday. What: Banks speaking at Rotary Club of Fort Wayne Date: Monday, October 15th Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET Location: Parkview Field, Second Floor, Suite Level, 1301 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne ### Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, yesterday sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acting Deputy Secretary James Byrne expressing concern over VA’s apparent loss of focus on two of its own initiatives, which have blockbuster potential to enhance the department’s interoperability with its… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) delivered the principal speech at the U.S. Navy’s commissioning of the USS Indiana on Saturday in Port Canaveral, Florida. Click here to view Congressman Banks’ speech. Text of the speech follows: Admiral Caldwell, distinguished guests, it is a great honor to be here today. What a fine Navy day to commission the best named boat in the U.S. Navy, the… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after voting for the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act: “When I travel across northeast Indiana, I constantly hear about the positive results from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Because of tax reform, Hoosiers are seeing more opportunities and taking home larger paychecks. This legislation contains key… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) will deliver the keynote address at the U.S. Navy’s commissioning of the USS Indiana in Port Canaveral, Florida this Saturday. Details follow: What: Banks to deliver keynote address at USS Indiana Commissioning Ceremony Date: Saturday, September 29th Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Naval Ordnance Test Unit, Trident Pier, Port Canaveral, Florida… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) was today named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Congressman Jim Banks… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today voted for legislation that would reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years. The bill includes language authored by Congressman Banks to recognize the hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne as the National Airmail Museum. “This museum will be a huge asset for Fort Wayne and attract visitors from all… Read more »

Legislation authored by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) that would recognize the hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne as the National Airmail Museum has been included in the five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill that the House will vote on this week. “I’m pleased that the House and Senate reached a deal on a final FAA package that includes my language to… Read more »