Ft Wayne Times

Jim Banks, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Indiana's 3rd district, has been active on social media discussing recent nominations and legislative actions. On January 23, 2025, he shared his support for various nominees and policy changes through a series of tweets.

In a tweet posted on January 23, 2025, at 15:10 UTC, Banks expressed his approval for advancing Doug Collins' nomination to the Senate floor. He stated that Collins would collaborate with President Trump to ensure veterans receive proper care and urged the Senate to confirm him swiftly. "Just voted to advance @RepDougCollins nomination to the floor. He will work with President Trump to get veterans the care they deserve and the Senate must confirm him ASAP!"

Later that day at 15:36 UTC, Banks highlighted his efforts in supporting Steve Turner's nomination out of the Banking GOP committee. He emphasized parents' right to know about neighborhood safety before moving in and criticized an Obama-era rule that he aims to reverse alongside Turner. "Parents deserve to know if a neighborhood is safe before they move in. It's basic common sense! I was proud to advance the nomination of @sturnerofficial out of the @BankingGOP committee today and look forward to working with him to reverse this ridiculous Obama-era rule."

In another tweet posted at 19:39 UTC on January 23, Banks announced his vote confirming John Ratcliffe as CIA Director. He praised Ratcliffe's stance against China and underscored the importance of confirming all nominees proposed by President Trump promptly for national security reasons, specifically mentioning Pete Hegseth as a priority. "I just voted to confirm my former House colleague @JohnRatcliffe for CIA Director. John will be tough on China and keep America safe. We need to confirm ALL of President Trump’s nominees ASAP - starting with Pete Hegseth! This is a matter of national security."