Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement about the chemical weapons attack in Syria over the weekend: “The Assad regime has once again committed horrific war crimes against its own people. The international community cannot sit idly by while innocent men, women and children continue to be murdered by chemical weapons. I urge President Trump and administration officials to work with our allies to hold the Assad regime, a...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after voting for an omnibus appropriations bill that funds the federal government through September 30, 2018: “Today’s vote fulfills the commitment I made to rebuild our military and address our readiness crisis. This legislation provides vital funding for new ships, fighter jets and the Missile Defense Agency, while giving our service members their largest pay raise in eight yea...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today praised the Trump administration for selecting former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton to serve as the next National Security Advisor. “General McMaster has done a tremendous job and I thank him for his many years of dedicated service,” said Banks. “Moving forward, Ambassador Bolton is an excellent choice for National Security Advisor. He is a solid conservative and will bring a wealth of experience to the role. During this critical time, the ...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today introduced legislation that would make permanent a pilot program that currently allows officers and enlisted service members to take a short “sabbatical” in order to improve work-life balance. “Encouraging our men and women in uniform to continue their service while maintaining a healthy work-life balance will help to create a more well-rounded military,” said Banks. “As we look for new and in...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will host a Service Academy Day on April 21 at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base for local students who are interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. “If you are a young leader with a desire to serve our country, a career in the military may be right for you,” said Banks. “This is a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about the academies and admissions process.” Congressman Banks’ Academy Day will be held ...
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President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation authored by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) that corrects existing law regarding headstones provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to the spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are never located. H.R. 3656 was signed into law on Friday. “I am thrilled that President Trump signed my bill to ensure that promises made to our veterans and their families are promises kept,” said Banks. “Losing a loved one is tragic. T...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding recent Treasury Department implementation of Russia-related sanctions: “I commend President Trump’s recent implementation of additional sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, targeting specially designated Russian nationals and entities connected to meddling in the 2016 U.S. election cycle and cyberattacks in June 2017. Russia’s continued at...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today voted in favor of the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act, legislation that would allow certain patients with a terminal illness or life-threatening condition to have access to potentially lifesaving drugs when no other alternatives exist. Lacking Democrat support, the legislation did not pass. “If patients with life-threatening conditions or terminal illnesses do not have much time and want...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor about Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore David Long and recognized his 22 years of public service. Click here or on the image below to view Congressman Banks’ speech. Text of the speech follows: Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the 2018 session of the Indiana General Assembly will draw to a close, and with it, so will the career of the Hoosier state’s most distinguished legislator. Senate President Pro Tem David Long recently...
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Sasse (R-NE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) have introduced the Senate companion to the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act, legislation recently introduced by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03). This legislation would provide military families with the option of establishing an education savings account (ESA). “Senators Sasse and Scott are both strong advocates for military families and understand the importance of providing parents who serve the ability t...
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