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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today spoke at a Republican leadership press conference on the benefits of tax reform in northeast Indiana, and the importance of Congress fully funding our military. Click here or the image below to view Congressman Banks’ remarks. Text of the remarks follow: “When I’m back home in northeast Indiana, I… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after the Trump administration instructed the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to declassify a committee memo with information on abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: “I support transparency, and I am glad the American people can now read this memo. The contents of the memo are… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a two-year delay of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: “This is big news for Hoosier famers and agriculture producers. I applaud the EPA’s decision to delay the burdensome Obama-era WOTUS rule. This rule hurts Indiana’s economy and… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s 2018 State of the Union address: “Tonight, the leader of the free world spoke directly to the American people during his first State of the Union address. In his speech, President Trump reflected on the significant accomplishments of 2017 and outlined an agenda to create… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, today announced he is cosponsoring the Homeless Veteran Families Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to assist community agencies with housing costs to help homeless veterans with dependents. “During a town hall meeting in Fort Wayne last week, a constituent raised the issue of homelessness among… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Jackie Walorski (IN-02), Jim Banks (IN-03), Todd Rokita (IN-04), Susan Brooks (IN-05), Luke Messer (IN-06), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09), today released the following statement after FedEx announced they plan to invest $1.5 billion in their Indianapolis, IN hub: “One of the primary goals of the Tax Cuts… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after Congress passed legislation to reopen the federal government, reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years and suspend the medical device tax for two years: "This shutdown was reckless and unnecessary. I am glad Senate Democrats have decided to reopen the government and get… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) will address the Indiana State Senate on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Rep. Banks served in the Indiana State Senate from 2010 to 2016. What: Banks to Address Indiana State Senate Date: Tuesday, January 23 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Indiana State Capitol ### Interested members of the media may contact Andrea Palermo at andrea.palermo@mail.house.gov. Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released a schedule of tentative town hall meetings for this week. All events are dependent on the federal government reopening. What: Banks Holding Veterans Town Hall in Fort Wayne Date: Tuesday, January 23 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET Location: VFW Post # 857, 2202 W Main Street, Fort Wayne What: Banks Holding Town Hall in… Read more »

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today sent a letter requesting to suspend his pay until an appropriations agreement has been reached and the government shutdown is concluded. The signed letter can be found here and the text is below. Dear Mr. Kiko, I have been informed that despite a lapse of appropriations and current government shutdown, Members of Congress will continue… Read more »