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Congressman Jim Banks in Normandy for 75th Anniversary of D-Day Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement while in Normandy, France for the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion.   Also, earlier today, Rep. Banks spoke to MSNBC’s Hallie Jackson about the significance of this day. Said Rep. Banks, “It was a… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Retirement Accounts from Investing in Companies from China & Russia Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced legislation that would prevent Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds from being invested in Chinese and Russian companies.  The TSP is the principal retirement plan for Federal Government… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks: President Trump’s Immigration Plan Deserves Congressional Support Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding today’s immigration announcement by President Donald J. Trump. Said Rep. Banks, “I was honored to be in the Rose Garden today as President Trump outlined his plan to create a fair, modern… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Statement on H.R. 5, the “Equality Act” Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding his opposition to H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which is scheduled for a vote in the House Friday. Said Rep. Banks, “The Equality Act represents the absolute worst of the radical-left’s pro-infanticide, anti-conscience… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Resolution Honoring Work of Sen. Dick Lugar, Reaffirming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) along with Congressmen Brad Sherman (D-CA), Bill Foster (D-IL), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), introduced the Richard Lugar Nonproliferation and Arms Control Legacy Resolution in… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Original Co-Sponsor for the New START Treaty Improvement Act Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, legislation was introduced with Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) as an original co-sponsor that would limit funding for any extension of the New START Treaty or successor agreement unless it includes the People’s Republic of China and covers all strategic and non-strategic nuclear forces… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Applauds Upcoming Executive Order Effectively Blocking the Sale of Huawei Products Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement regarding a new report that the Trump Administration will issue an Executive order that would “effectively prohibit US companies from using any telecoms equipment manufactured by China’s Huawei.” Said… Read more »

Reps. Banks, Peters Introduce Bill to Establish Support Network to Support Servicemembers’ Mental Health WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Daniel Somers Network of Support Act, which would create a network of support for servicemembers and their families. These networks are intended to improve… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks Rallies House Colleagues to Prevent Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jim Banks (R-Indiana) wrote a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) urging them to defend the Hyde Amendment, a piece of legislation that was first passed over forty years ago and protects all… Read more »

Rep. Jim Banks, Sen. Tom Cotton, Colleagues Introduce the Portable Certification of Spouses (PCS) Act of 2019 Washington, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-Indiana) introduced the House companion bill for the Portable Certification of Spouses Act, led by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), and Martha McSally (R-Arizona) in the Senate. This… Read more »