Rep. Jim Banks Statement on the Anniversary of JCPOA Withdrawal
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA.)
Said Rep. Banks, “One year ago today, President Trump boldly withdrew the U.S. from a sham nuclear arms… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Announces Service Academy Appointees
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced the four students from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District who have accepted appointments at U.S. Service Academies as the Class of 2023.
Said Rep. Banks, “These four young men represent the best of Indiana and the best of our country. I have no doubt that they… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Child Safety Account Program
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), introduced legislation that would establish a Child Safety Account (CSA) program for students facing safety issues at school. These accounts could be used for alternative education options so that no student would be forced to attend school in an unsafe environment.… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks: Make good on promises made to veterans
Memorial Day is rapidly approaching, the time when Americans of all walks of life pause and honor the sacrifices of our armed forces. As the keepers of peace abroad and guarantors of liberty at home, our brave men and women in uniform and veterans deserve no less than the very best our nation can provide. This is also a… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Calls on Speaker Pelosi to Bring USMCA Up for a Vote
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA.)
Said Rep. Banks, “Everybody agrees that our leaders should always fight for the best deal possible for American workers, farmers, and families and… Read more »
Reps. Banks and Johnson: Our debt is deadly. It's time to tackle it -- Dems have been derelict in their duty
By Congressman Jim Banks and Mike Johnson
Nearly eight years ago, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Michael Mullen characterized America’s national debt as “the single, biggest threat to our national security.” Since then, the federal government has borrowed an… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks and RSC Budget & Spending Task Force Release Annual Budget
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Mike Johnson (R-LA), released the following statements regarding the release of the annual RSC budget resolution titled, “Preserving American Freedom.” Rep. Banks is Chairman of the… Read more »
Venezuela: Testing the Monroe Doctrine
By Congressman Jim Banks
The threats that failing governments and foreign influence pose to the United States have not been the norm in the Western hemisphere. Since the institution of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the United States has opposed efforts by European and other powers to meddle in the United States' backyard,… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Statement on the Passing of Senator Dick Lugar
Fort Wayne, IN - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), released the following statement regarding the death of former Indiana Senator, Richard Lugar.
Said Rep. Banks, “Dick Lugar is a giant in the hearts and minds of Hoosiers and all who served with him during his career in public service and… Read more »
Rep. Jim Banks Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve VA Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Fort Wayne, IN - Today, Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), along with Reps. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) and Mike Bost (R-IL), introduced H.R. 2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an… Read more »