Press Releases

Today, during a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee business meeting, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) was named chairman of the newly established Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. The subcommittee will provide oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) electronic health records transition and other enterprise technology modernization projects. “I am honored Chairman Phil… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement in support of United States Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice nominee: “Amy Coney Barrett would bring both impeccable credentials and Hoosier common-sense to the bench. As the youngest jurist on President Trump’s short list, she has the unique opportunity to leave a legacy… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement in support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “Recent proposals from Democrats to abolish ICE are completely out of touch with the American people. Since its establishment, the dedicated men and women who serve ICE have protected our country from terrorists, drug cartels and sex traffickers, among… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today called for his amendment to permanently repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, and reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to be included in the upcoming conference farm bill that will reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation. “I am disappointed that the Senate failed to… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after voting for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act: “Today the House voted to boost funding for our military and reverse the drastic Obama-era cuts to our military. With countries like Russia and China surpassing us in several strategic capabilities, it is… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today responded to recent comments made by Eric Xu, Deputy Chairman of Chinese tech company Huawei, that criticized Banks and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). “As the saying goes, ‘If you’re not catching flak you’re not over the target,’” Banks said. “Huawei has used academic surveillance to spy and collect… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was selected by Speaker Paul Ryan to serve on the House-Senate conference committee for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the bicameral conference committee as we consider this historic piece of legislation that boosts funding… Read more »

Today the House voted to advance the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, legislation that reauthorizes farm and food assistance programs as well as the amendment to permanently repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule authored by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03).   “Hoosier farmers and agriculture producers are closer to receiving relief from this massive government… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after voting for the Securing America's Future Act, which would bolster enforcement of existing immigration law, make important reforms to our legal immigration programs and increase border security:   “This bill made critical reforms to address illegal immigration while providing sensible solutions on a number of… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services and Education and Workforce Committees, and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a letter signed by 26 members of Congress sent yesterday to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The letter asks the Department of Education to look… Read more »