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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today spoke on the House floor to honor the life and legacy of WOWO’s Morning News Anchor Charly Butcher, who passed away unexpectedly last month. Click here or on the image below to view Congressman Banks’ speech. Text of the speech follows: I rise today to honor the life and legacy of northeast… Read more »

If you only read the headlines, you'd think today's political climate is particularly divisive. But as a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I've seen firsthand the bipartisan work of this Congress, which has been the most productive in decades in securing victories for our nation's veterans. Republicans and Democrats in the House have worked together to pass more… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) yesterday led a group of 50 House colleagues in sending a letter to House and Senate members of the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee urging them to include the Banks amendment to permanently repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in the final bill. Text of the letter can be found here or below. August 22, 2018 The Honorable Pat… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement about the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule going back into effect after a ruling from the U.S. District Court for South Carolina: “I am disappointed that after years of delay, the onerous Obama-era WOTUS rule is now back in effect in half of the country. This disastrous rule is the poster child for… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) joined WOWO in honoring northeast Indiana radio legend Charly Butcher. Click here to listen. Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) tonight released the following statement about the passing of Charly Butcher, beloved Fort Wayne radio host: “Charly Butcher was a broadcasting icon and a beloved northeast Indiana legend. I am heartbroken about his passing, and I will forever cherish the moments I spent with Charly, both on and off air. Our entire region mourns his loss, but his… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today wrote a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and asked for information regarding recent news reports that a former Senate staffer who worked for Senator Dianne Feinstein secretly spied for China. In his letter, Banks writes, “While we know that the FBI approached Senator Feinstein five years ago to inform her of… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law today at Fort Drum in New York: “This is one of the most important and consequential actions President Trump will take during his time in office. This bipartisan bill… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) recently distributed a resource packet to 30 school corporations throughout northeast Indiana with information on how to apply for federal school safety grants. The full packet is available online by clicking here. Text of the letter Congressman Banks included in the packet can be found here or below: Dear ___, Ensuring that our children can be… Read more »

When our servicemembers wear the uniform, they make a commitment to serve our country. In return, our country makes a commitment to them: to take care of our heroes when they come home. This Congress has been the most productive in decades in delivering results for our veterans. We’ve sent bipartisan legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk that brings accountability to the… Read more »