Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Indiana’s 3rd district, has recently made several public statements highlighting economic developments and legislative initiatives in Indiana. His social media posts underscore his focus on investment and innovation within the state.

On May 5, 2025, Senator Banks attributed a "historic surge of investment in Indiana" to "a bold trade agenda from the @WhiteHouse that puts America and our workers FIRST." The statement emphasizes the impact of federal trade policies on local economic growth.

The following day, May 6, 2025, Banks shared news about state lawmakers supporting a hydrogen hub project through an article from Inside INdiana Business. He tweeted a link to the publication without further comment.

Later that same day, Banks highlighted Indiana's capacity for fostering innovation due to its existing infrastructure and workforce. He announced that he and Representative Frank Mrvan had urged Secretary Wright to prioritize establishing a Hydrogen Hub in northwest Indiana. This initiative aims at "creating jobs for hardworking Hoosiers," as stated in his tweet.

Jim Banks has served in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Marlin Stutzman. Born in Columbia City, Indiana, he is also an alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington with a BA degree earned in 2004.