Dear Derek,

Thank you for signing up to receive my email newsletter. These newsletters cover a variety of topics, including events happening in northeast Indiana, legislation being considered in Congress, and my perspective on current issues. My hope is to keep you updated and informed on how issues in Washington may impact our region. I welcome your feedback.

Weakness = More Chaos!

Senate Democrats are delaying Israel aid while refusing to take up the #MAHSA Act, my bill to sanction Iran that passed the House. Click here to learn more. 

Defense Secretary Austin Should Be Replaced

Secretary Austin has been a disaster since Day One and should be replaced by someone who will focus on making the military ready to fight and win wars instead of advancing woke political causes of the Biden admin. Enough is enough. Click here to learn more.

SBA List's 2023 Scorecard

I’m proud to have earned an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard. I will always stand for life! Click here to learn more. 

2023 Reading List

2023 was a great year for reading. My completed book stack is above. Time to get started on 2024. 

Wishing Rep. Bucshon A Happy Retirement

Congressman Larry Bucshon is a great friend and mentor and I wish him and his wife Kathryn well as he retires from serving our state in Congress at the end of this year. Dr. Bucshon has been a leader on health care issues and has fought for conservative values during his 7 terms serving Indiana’s 8th District.

Larry and I have traveled to Afghanistan, Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and recently to Africa to visit Indiana National Guard troops. As a fellow Navy Reserve Veteran I appreciate what Larry has done to serve our veterans and support our troops. Those are big shoes to fill for our state!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

#MLKDay 2024!

Celebrating Our Religious Freedom

I will never back down in the fight to protect our religious freedom!

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam Visits Washington

Great to visit with Carmel’s new Mayor Sue Finkam on Capitol Hill.

Highlighting A Veteran

Navy vet Doug Bohs sat down with my team for a Veterans History Project interview to reflect on his service during the Vietnam War.

Sharing stories from Northeast Indiana’s veterans is important for preserving history and inspiring the next generation to serve! If you or a veteran you know are interested in filming a VHP, reach out to my staff!

Thank you Mr. Bohs for your service to our country and sharing your story. Click here to watch.

Did You Serve? Join The Veterans History Project!

The Veterans History Project is a way to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of Hoosiers who fought to defend our nation and cherished freedoms. By preserving this history, you inspire patriotism in the next generation. If you or a loved one would like to participate, please reach out to my office! Click here to learn more.

In the News

• WOWO | CJB On Impeachment of Sec. Mayorkas, Speaker Johnson’s Deal
  
• WOWO | Congressman Jim Banks and Pat Miller
• WIBC | Congress Announces Spending Deal, Banks Says Deal Must Have Border Provisions
  
• All Indiana Politics | A Conversation With Indiana Congressman Jim Banks 

Thanks for reading,

Jim Banks
Member of Congress
Indiana's Third District