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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after Grace College and Seminary won a federal lawsuit pushing back against the Obama-era abortion-pill mandate: “This week, the First Amendment was upheld at the Supreme Court in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop and right here at home with Grace College and Seminary. Grace College rightfully pushed back against the… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips: “Today is a victory for religious liberty. The Supreme Court rightfully upheld the First Amendment and sided with baker Jack Phillips who has the constitutionally-guaranteed right to run his business in accordance with his… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will attend Howe Military Academy Commencement on Saturday. The day will begin with a parade followed by the graduation ceremony. General John Campbell, who Banks served under in Afghanistan, will be delivering the commencement address. What: Banks to attend Howe Military Academy Commencement Date: Saturday, June 2 Time: 9:30 a.m.… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will donate his military uniform that he wore during his service in Afghanistan to the Whitley County Historical Museum in Columbia City on Friday. What: Banks to donate military uniform to Whitley County Historical Museum Date: Friday, June 1 Time: 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. ET Location: Whitley County Historical Museum, 108 W.… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced he will attend events in Fort Wayne on Thursday. On Thursday morning, he will tour Hangar 2 at Smith Field. Banks recently authored an amendment to the House version of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that would name the hangar the National Airmail Museum. In the afternoon, Banks will tour and view construction… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced he will attend events in Decatur and Fort Wayne on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, he will tour flood mitigation areas in Decatur with Decatur Mayor Ken Meyer. He also will attend a joint meeting of the Building Contractors Association and Architecture in Action in Fort Wayne and receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today praised House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The bill would restore military readiness, reform Pentagon bureaucracy and prioritize long-term strategic competition. The legislation passed the House 351 to 66. “The federal government’s fundamental duty is… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today praised the inclusion of his initiative on acquisition reform in the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Our armed forces must have the most cutting-edge capabilities, and this legislation will help protect investments made at Crane and other military facilities,” said Banks.… Read more »

This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authored by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) that provides for the replacement of high-risk cesium blood irradiators. Banks and Panetta both serve on the House Armed Services Committee. “This important amendment sets… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after voting for legislation that would allow patients with a terminal illness or life-threatening condition to access potentially life-saving experimental drugs: “Every life is precious and every person should have the freedom to protect their own,” said Banks. “In some of the darkest of times, when no other… Read more »