Ft Wayne Times

Jim Banks, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana’s 3rd district, has shared several updates via his social media platform regarding recent political developments and engagements. Banks has been serving in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Marlin Stutzman and previously served in the Indiana Senate from 2010 to 2016.

On January 29, 2025, Jim Banks announced that he had voted to confirm Lee Zeldin as President Trump's EPA Administrator. He expressed his stance on climate policies by stating: "The Left’s radical climate agenda made America weak and Communist China rich. Those days are over!"

Later that day, Banks reported on a meeting with educational leaders from various institutions including Bethel University, Grace College, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats, and Anderson University. He described the encounter succinctly: "It was great meeting with the presidents of @BethelIndiana, @gracecollege, @HuntingtonU, @IWUWildcats , and @AndersonU today."

On January 30, 2025, Banks provided an update on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appearance before the Senate HELP committee. He urged for Kennedy's swift confirmation while highlighting his role in supporting President Trump’s health initiatives: "Right now: RFK Jr. is at the Senate HELP committee to talk about how he will help President Trump Make America Healthy Again! Let’s get @RobertKennedyJr confirmed ASAP "