Ft Wayne Times

Jim Banks, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Indiana's 3rd district, shared several updates on his official Twitter account on January 29, 2025. Banks, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 after replacing Marlin Stutzman, expressed support for various political figures and legislative actions.

On January 29, 2025, Jim Banks tweeted about his meeting with Elbridge Colby. He described Colby as "one of the brightest defense minds in the country" and an important ally for President Trump at the Pentagon. Banks stated that Colby has his full support to be the next Under Secretary. "Great to meet with my friend @ElbridgeColby today. Bridge is one of the brightest defense minds in the country. He understands the China threat and will be an important America First ally for President Trump at the Pentagon. He has my full support to be our next Under Secretary…"

Later that day, Banks announced that President Trump had signed the Laken Riley Act into law. He highlighted this as significant because it was the first bill he co-sponsored in the Senate and emphasized his commitment to securing borders and ensuring community safety alongside President Trump. "President Trump just signed the Laken Riley Act into law! This is the first bill I co-sponsored in the Senate and I will continue fighting alongside @POTUS to secure our borders and keep American communities safe."

In another tweet from January 29, 2025, Banks expressed gratitude towards law enforcement groups for endorsing his bill aimed at codifying qualified immunity. He reiterated his support for law enforcement personnel with a statement of backing them consistently. "Thank you to the law enforcement groups who endorsed my bill to codify qualified immunity. I will always back the blue!"