WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems (CITI), announced his priorities ahead of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act markup:
Batteries: Creating a strategy for the DOD’s acquisition and long-term use for battery technology
Biotechnology: Understanding… Read more »
FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Today, Rep. Jim Banks released the following statement in response to Russia's decision to sanction 398 Members of Congress, including Rep. Banks.
Said Rep. Banks: "It's an honor to be officially recognized as an enemy of Vladimir Putin."
“Putin has attacked the seat of American democracy and the Biden administration has left many countermeasures on the table. The… Read more »
FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Today, Rep. Jim Banks hosted a first-of-its-kind Northeast Indiana Defense Summit. You can watch the summit in its entirety, here.
Said Rep. Banks: “I’d like to thank Ranking Member Rogers and the northeast Indiana leaders and national industry leaders who made today’s summit a resounding success. We heard from a number of truly knowledgeable speakers, and because of… Read more »
WASHINGTON -- The UC San Diego China Data Lab released a study showing that during the 116th Congress, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) tweeted about China 585 times, more than any other member of Congress. In 2020, 90% of Republicans tweeted about China compared to just 71% of Democrats. Notably, in that time frame, Democrats sent about 60% more tweets than… Read more »
FORT WAYNE - Rep. Jim Banks (IN-3) announced he will host Service Academy Day at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base on Saturday, April 23 2022.
Said Rep. Banks: “Every year it’s a pleasure to meet young Hoosiers who are intent on studying at some of the most demanding universities in the country so that they can better themselves and serve our nation. It’s… Read more »
Fort Wayne - Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) announced his office is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
This competition is open to all high school students in Indiana’s 3rd District. The artwork that wins the district competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The winner will receive two tickets to Washington D.C. from… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement:
“Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne was one of four Marines who passed away following an accident during a NATO training exercise in Norway. My office is in contact with the Marine Corps regarding their ongoing investigation and forthcoming reports.
Capt. Tomkiewicz devoted seven years of his… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) attended the Congressional Management Foundation’s 2021 Democracy Award for Staff Lifetime Achievement ceremony for his former constituent services staffer and immigration specialist Kathie Green. Kathie served as a district staffer in Indiana’s 3rd Congressional district for 13 years under Representatives Mark Souder, Marlin Stutzman… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Safeguard Our Universities From Foreign Influence Act, legislation to strengthen disclosure requirements and enforcement for foreign gifts and contracts at U.S. universities. Last Congress, Rep. Banks introduced the Protect Our Universities Act to increase vetting of foreign students… Read more »
FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Today, Rep. Jim Banks announced updates to his first-of-its-kind Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in the spring. The summit will include a day-long forum in support of Northeast Indiana’s national defense industry on Monday, April 11, 2022 from 8am to 3:30pm. Speakers and attendees will include policymakers, industry specialists and economic development leaders. The event… Read more »
