Press Releases

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) led a group of House colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressing support for Macedonia’s admission to NATO. Text of the letter can be found here or below. The Honorable Jens Stoltenberg Secretary General North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today voted in favor of legislation that reauthorizes the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill included an amendment offered by Banks to recognize the hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne as the National Airmail Museum. “Today Congress voted to strengthen and modernize America’s aviation industry while also making reforms that… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, today spoke on the House floor urging President Trump to nominate a VA Secretary who has the experience and commitment needed to build upon the progress made for veterans over the last 16 months. Click here or on the image below to view Congressman Banks’ speech. … Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) has introduced an amendment to legislation the House of Representatives is currently debating that would reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Banks amendment would recognize the hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne as the National Airmail Museum. Rep. Banks spoke about his proposal during amendment debate on the House… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the Republican Study Committee’s (RSC) Steering Committee, today released the following statement in support of the RSC’s 2019 budget proposal, which was released this afternoon: “For too long, Congress has operated under the misguided notion that defense spending must be matched by non-defense spending, and the RSC’s budget shows there is a… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today urged his colleagues to make the individual tax cuts included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. Banks also announced his support for H.R. 4886, the Permanent Tax Cuts for Americans Act. “This week, for the first time since 1986, the American people celebrated Tax Day by saying good riddance to an old, broken, outdated tax code,” said Banks.… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement calling on the Senate to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State: “Given all that is going on in North Korea, Syria and across the globe, President Trump needs his pick for Secretary of State confirmed right away. CIA Director Mike Pompeo is an… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor in support of efforts to end Planned Parenthood’s access to Title X family planning funds. Click here or on the image below to view Congressman Banks’ speech. Text of the speech follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of changes to Title X family… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that the deadline has been extended to RSVP for Service Academy Day on April 21 at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base. Students and their guests must RSVP by noon on April 20 to gain entry to the base. Parents are encouraged to attend. Congressman Banks’ Academy Day will be held at the Air National Guard Base at 3005 Ferguson Road in… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor in support of a balanced budget amendment. The House is expected to vote on the legislation this evening. Click here or on the image below to view Congressman Banks’ speech.   Text of the speech follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of a balanced… Read more »