Tag: Jim Banks

Congressman Rudy Yakym Endorses Jim Banks for Senate 

GRANGER, IN – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today endorsed Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) for Senate in Indiana. Congressman Yakym made the announcement at a ‘What’s Ahead for America?’ Event in Granger Wednesday evening. “Jim Banks is the steadfast conservative leader we need representing Hoosiers in the United States Senate, and I’m proud to offer him…

Hoosier Advocates Visit Capitol to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

Theresa Juillerat, co-founder of Justice Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA), Nate Moellering, Community Outreach Director for Fort Wayne Recovery and Allendale Treatment, and Brandi Shepherd founder of Walking in Awareness and Recovery, spoke at a Republican Study Committee roundtable hosted by Rep. Jim Banks about the harm caused by fentanyl in northeast Indiana and their…

The Republican trying to bridge the Trump-Pence divide

Rep. Jim Banks is reshaping the Republican Study Committee to align with the ex-president still ruling the GOP. The Trump-Pence tensions within the GOP haven’t entirely disappeared from Washington. The two men have gone their separate ways, retreating to sunny West Palm Beach in Donald Trump’s case and splitting time between the Beltway and Indiana…

EACS BOARD HONORS WOODLAN STUDENT; APPOINTED TO UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

The East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees recognized Dirk Herschberger for being appointed by Congressman Jim Bank to the United States Military Academy. Dirk Herschberger will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, following his graduation from Woodlan Junior-Senior High School. In addition to his strong academic performance, Dirk has…

Banks: Earmarks are the Antithesis of Draining the Swamp

Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) participated in an event hosted by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) to unveil the 26th edition of the “Congressional Pig Book,” an annual published collection of wasteful federal spending. To watch the press conference, click here. “This might be the most unpopular book party in Washington, but this is important in…

Banks Receives FreedomFighter Award

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) received the FreedomFighter Award from FreedomWorks. The award recognizes members of Congress who are dedicated to economic freedom and personal liberty. “I am proud to fight for conservative principles in Congress and it is an honor to be recognized as a FreedomFighter,” said Banks. “I remain…

Banks Named Chairman of House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization

During a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee business meeting, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) was named chairman of the newly established Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. The subcommittee will provide oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) electronic health records transition and other enterprise technology modernization projects. “I am honored Chairman Phil Roe has entrusted me with…

Banks-Panetta Amendment to Replace Dangerous Cesium Blood Irradiators Passes House

Last week, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authored by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) that provides for the replacement of high-risk cesium blood irradiators. Banks and Panetta both serve on the House Armed Services Committee. “This important amendment sets…