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 faith.” Masterpiece Cakeshop is a family-owned business in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2012, two men requested a custom cake cele...
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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. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Howe Military Academy, St. James Memorial Chapel, 5755 North S.R. 9 General John F. Cam...
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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. Jefferson St., Columbia City Congressman Banks took a leave of absence from the Indiana State Senate in 2014 and 2015 to...
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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 projects at the VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Following the visit, Banks will attend the McComb Family Foundation...
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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 Enterprise award. What: Banks to tour flood mitigation areas in Decatur with Mayor Meyer Date: Wednesday, May 30 Time: 2:...
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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 to preserve and protect our nation,” said Banks. “The FY19 NDAA equips our troops with the resources they need by...
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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. “My amendment will ensure acquisition reform efforts have adequate oversight, which will give our service members...
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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 the goal of eliminating the use of radioactive cesium blood irradiators in the United States by 2027, provides fundin...
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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 alternatives exist, giving these patients the right to try potentially life-saving drugs is one of the most compassionat...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement after voting for the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: “The Dodd-Frank Act has burdened the American people under the guise of consumer protection and hurt community banks in Indiana and across the country. This important bill will roll back some of the most damaging of these regulations and enable financial institutions to better serve their customers and communities. This legislation will help H...
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