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Rep. Jim Baird addresses Purdue University's Winter 2024 graduates

Congressman Jim Baird recently addressed graduates at Purdue University's Winter 2024 Commencement ceremonies in West Lafayette, Indiana.

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 20, 2024

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Rep. Jim Baird supports American Relief Act despite imperfections

Today, Congressman Jim Baird of Indiana's 4th District issued a statement regarding his vote in favor of H.R. 10545, known as the American Relief Act.

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 20, 2024

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SK hynix receives major funding from US Department of Commerce

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 19, 2024

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) commented on the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to provide direct funding to SK hynix.

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Jim Banks discusses Indiana's birthday and GOP strategies

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Congressman Jim Banks recently marked Indiana's statehood anniversary while discussing key Republican strategies and expressing concerns over potential partisanship affecting Pete Hegseth’s nomination process at military academies.

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Congressman Baird supports FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 11, 2024

Today, Congressman Jim Baird from Indiana's 4th District issued a statement following the passage of H.R. 5009, known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

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Jim Banks supports FY25 NDAA passage focusing on defense readiness

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 11, 2024

Senator-elect Jim Banks has expressed his support for the recently passed Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Jim Banks discusses Democrat policies and national security appointments

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Congressman Jim Banks shared his opinions through tweets addressing political issues such as Democratic Party priorities and national security appointments.

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Jim Banks outlines priorities for 119th Congress focusing on working families

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 10, 2024

Today, Senator-elect Jim Banks from Indiana released a policy agenda for the 119th Congress.

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Jim Banks comments on Hunter Biden and supports Pete Hegseth's stance

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 5, 2024

In recent tweets by Jim Banks from early December 2024, he criticizes Hunter Biden's legal status and urges Senate action on an investment-related bill passed by the House.

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Senator-elect Jim Banks supports Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

By Ft Wayne Times | Dec 5, 2024

Today, Senator-elect Jim Banks of Indiana met with Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of Secretary of Defense.

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Baird supports legislation requiring same-day scheduling at VA

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 19, 2024

Congressman Jim Baird of Indiana has expressed his support for the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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Jim Banks comments on new Senate leadership after elections

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 13, 2024

Today, Senator-elect Jim Banks from Indiana issued a statement in response to the recent Senate leadership elections.

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Jim Banks discusses immigration policy on CNN

By Ft Wayne Times | Nov 8, 2024

Today, Senator-elect Jim Banks appeared on CNN's Inside Politics with Dana Bash to discuss President Trump's forthcoming legislative agenda.

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Banks introduces act targeting executive branch amnesty programs

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 30, 2024

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Indianapolis airport to launch direct flights to Dublin in May 2025

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 22, 2024

Today, Congressman Jim Baird from Indiana's Fourth Congressional District commented on the new international flight service announced by Indianapolis International Airport.

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Rep. Jim Banks urges Biden Administration to supply weapons to Israel

By Ft Wayne Times | Oct 22, 2024

Following the recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Representative Jim Banks has urged the Biden administration to provide Israel with necessary weapons. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Rep. Banks criticized the administration for withholding arms and threatened an arms embargo on Israel.

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Rep. Banks investigates Air Force's use of race, sex quotas in officer recruitment

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 24, 2024

Rep. Jim Banks, Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, has initiated an investigation into the U.S. Air Force's use of race and sex-based quotas for officer applicants. This inquiry was prompted by a memorandum from the Secretary of the Air Force's office dated August 9, 2022, which outlined diversity and inclusion goals for commissioned officer applicants.

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House passes act for improving math modeling education in K-12 schools

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 23, 2024

Today, Congressman Jim Baird’s Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Baird is the Republican lead on the bipartisan legislation, which was introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan.

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Lawmakers urge Biden Administration to enforce MAHSA Act against Iran

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) and a group of lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging his administration to enforce the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) and Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Acts. The MAHSA Act mandates the president to assess potential sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader and other senior officials by July 23, 2024, followed by imposing these sanctions. The Biden administration missed this deadline.

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House committee refutes VP Harris's claim on troop presence

By Ft Wayne Times | Sep 18, 2024

Today, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the National Defense Strategy, Rep. Jim Banks, Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, elicited testimony from both witnesses refuting Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim that “there is not one member of the United States military who is on active duty in a combat zone in any war zone around the world.”