U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (IN)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (IN)
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Rep. Banks hosts final Northeast Indiana Defense Summit
Rep. Jim Banks, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, hosted his third and final Northeast Indiana Defense Summit on Wednesday. This event marked the culmination of his tenure as the Congressman from northeast Indiana.
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Rep. Banks meets with PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem
Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.
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Rep. Banks urges prosecution over alleged Iran-funded U.S. protests
Today, Congressman Jim Banks led 22 of his House colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Attorney General Merrick Garland. The letter addressed Director Haines’ July 9th statement confirming that the Iranian regime, a state sponsor of terrorism (SSOT), provided financial support to pro-Palestinian protests in the United States.
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Rep. Banks to host third annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit
Congressman Jim Banks will host the third annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
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Banks introduces bill to deport non-citizens convicted during protests
Today, Representative Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act, legislation that would terminate any visa and require deportation within 60 days of any non-citizen convicted of a criminal offense during a protest. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
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White House misses deadline for Iran sanctions under MAHSA Act
President Biden missed the Iran sanctions assessment deadline mandated by Congressman Jim Banks’ MAHSA Act, which required an evaluation of potential sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran and other senior Iranian officials by July 23, 2024. The Act also necessitates the imposition of these sanctions following the assessment. In response, Rep. Banks issued a statement.
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GOP leaders question DOD over labeling pro-life groups as 'terrorists
On July 13, 2024, in response to a leaked "anti-terror" training given to soldiers at Fort Liberty on July 10, 2024, which described pro-life organizations as "terrorist groups," Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee Jim Banks and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers led a letter questioning Army Secretary Christine Wormuth about the briefing.
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Banks and Cotton challenge new foster care rules affecting religious providers
Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Senator Tom Cotton have introduced a Congressional Review Act aimed at overturning the Biden administration’s Designated Placement rule. The rule, finalized on April 30, 2024, by the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), mandates that states and tribal child welfare agencies place LGBTQ-identifying children in "Designated Placements" that affirm the child's gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Banks applauds passage of SAVE Act
Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) released a statement today following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections.
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Rep Jim Banks introduces bill targeting campus protest policies
Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, announced the No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act today. This legislation seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by requiring universities to publicly disclose their policies for responding to campus protests. To qualify for federal accreditation, schools would also need to adhere to their own procedures and reporting requirements when dealing with civil unrest.
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Rep. Banks highlights funding boost for U.S. military's hypersonic capabilities
Today, in response to the passage of H.R. 8774, the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Act, co-chair of the House Hypersonics Caucus Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement:
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Rep. Banks introduces bill protecting healthcare providers' conscience rights
Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Conscience Protection Act, aimed at safeguarding health care providers from being compelled to participate in induced abortions or similar procedures that conflict with their sincerely held beliefs. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent any federal, state, or local government from penalizing or discriminating against a health care entity that chooses not to facilitate, perform, refer, pay for, participate in, or provide abortion services or coverage. Additionally, it grants a civil right of action to those whose conscience rights are...
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Jim Banks introduces act targeting Head Start improvements
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Head Start Improvement Act today, aiming to enhance the Head Start program by reducing bureaucracy and allocating funds directly to states through block grants. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) presented a companion bill in the Senate, with both pieces of legislation receiving support from Heritage Action.
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Rep. Banks praises defunding of NGO targeting US lawmakers
Rep. Jim Banks has commended the decision to defund the Data Journalism Agency (TEXTY), a Ukrainian non-governmental organization that published a list of "opponents of Ukraine," which included Rep. Banks and 115 other House Republicans.
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Banks' pro-Israel amendments pass in FY25 NDAA
Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, successfully passed two amendments to the House’s Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act aimed at supporting Israel.
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Rep. Banks passes FY25 NDAA amendments targeting CCP espionage
Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Jim Banks, has successfully passed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at protecting Department of Defense (DoD) research from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and countering malign influences.
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Rep. Banks submits amendments to FY25 NDAA to counteract politicization of military
Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, Jim Banks, announced today that he has submitted a series of amendments to the Military Personnel Subcommittee’s mark of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These amendments aim to counteract what he perceives as attempts by the Biden administration to politicize the military.
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Rep. Banks’ MAHSA Act Signed Into Law
Washington D.C., April 24, 2024 - Congressman Jim Banks' MAHSA Act, legislation aimed at sanctioning the Iranian regime for its human rights abuses, has been signed into law. The Act, which was first introduced during the 117th Congress following the tragic murder of Mahsa Amini, has garnered significant support and praise from various stakeholders.In response to the enactment of the MAHSA Act, Congressman Banks emphasized the significance of the legislation, stating, “My MAHSA Act includes some of the toughest Iran sanctions to pass through Congress and become law since...
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Banks Introduces American Students First Act
On April 16, 2024, Rep. Jim Banks put forth the American Students First Act, a legislative measure aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from participating in the TRIO program. This program comprises eight federally funded college preparatory initiatives designed for low-income Americans, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.In a statement addressing the introduction of the bill, Rep. Jim Banks expressed his concerns, stating, "It’s disgusting and un-American that the Biden admin wants to use tax dollars from truckers and farmers to fund...
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Rep. Banks Calls on White House to Impose Section 232 Tariffs on Chinese EVs
Rep. Jim Banks from the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to investigate the national security implications of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In a letter, Rep. Banks emphasized the need for global Section 232 tariffs due to the escalating national security risks associated with Chinese EV imports.According to Rep. Banks, the current situation poses a significant threat to America's national security and auto industry, stating, “Joe Biden staked...