Press Releases

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) this morning issued the following statement regarding U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions visiting Fort Wayne today: “We welcome the Attorney General to Fort Wayne and look forward to hearing his comments on immigration reform. Without question, our nation’s immigration policy is outdated, our system needs reformed and our border must be secured. Any… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement on efforts in Congress to combat the opioid crisis: “In 2016, 1,526 Hoosiers died of an opioid overdose. This is a crisis, and it’s destroying families and communities across the country. This is why Congress is taking serious steps to combat the opioid epidemic. “In the House, we’ve passed more than 30 pieces of… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement ahead of President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s meeting in Singapore: “The Trump administration deserves tremendous credit for bringing Kim Jong-un to the table through its pressure campaign. Denuclearization does not happen overnight and we must… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement regarding this morning’s House Republican Conference meeting on immigration reform: “Republicans are united in the belief that our current immigration policy is outdated, our system needs reformed and the border must be secured. The American people elected a Republican majority with a mandate to fix these problems and… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, which will cut nearly $15 billion in unused funds: “Rescinding nearly $15 billion in unused funds is common-sense. While there is a lot more work to do to address government spending, this is a small step in the right direction.… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today attended President Trump’s bill signing of the VA Mission Act at the White House. “Today is a huge win for our veterans,” said Banks. “I was proud to support this legislation in Congress and to stand by the president as he signed it into law. While there is more work ahead to ensure our veterans get… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after Grace College and Seminary won a federal lawsuit pushing back against the Obama-era abortion-pill mandate: “This week, the First Amendment was upheld at the Supreme Court in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop and right here at home with Grace College and Seminary. Grace College rightfully pushed back against the… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips: “Today is a victory for religious liberty. The Supreme Court rightfully upheld the First Amendment and sided with baker Jack Phillips who has the constitutionally-guaranteed right to run his business in accordance with his… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will attend Howe Military Academy Commencement on Saturday. The day will begin with a parade followed by the graduation ceremony. General John Campbell, who Banks served under in Afghanistan, will be delivering the commencement address. What: Banks to attend Howe Military Academy Commencement Date: Saturday, June 2 Time: 9:30 a.m.… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will donate his military uniform that he wore during his service in Afghanistan to the Whitley County Historical Museum in Columbia City on Friday. What: Banks to donate military uniform to Whitley County Historical Museum Date: Friday, June 1 Time: 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. ET Location: Whitley County Historical Museum, 108 W.… Read more »