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Biden’s Lack Of Leadership Emboldened Our Adversaries

Russia and China’s announced authoritarian coalition today shows just how badly Biden’s policy of weakness and appeasement has failed. Russia and China share a common interest to undermine the United States, and Biden, through his lack of leadership, has let them do it.

Today’s announcement also reveals how intertwined our adversaries have become under Biden’s watch. Russia’s menacing posturing against Ukraine is propped up by Beijing, Iran’s escalation of its nuclear extortion is also buttressed by the financial lifeline that Beijing maintained with Tehran.

What’s also become increasingly clear is that China seeks to be the dominant force within a new world order run by authoritarians. That’s why, if the United States will ever effectively counter authoritarian threats to freedom and democracy, we must first hold firm to our founding principles of limited government, the Constitution and freedom—things that are more under threat every day in Biden’s America. Click here to learn more.

Democrats Introduce The America CONCEDES Act

Last week, Democrats introduced a bill ironically named the “COMPETES Act” with the stated goal of this legislation to help the US counter the growing threat of Communist China. Sadly, this bill would only serve to HELP China.

Instead of holding the communist nation accountable for COVID19 or instituting safeguards for intellectual property, the Democrats’ bill is focused on totally unrelated issues like coral reef conservation. Not only does the bill send billions of dollars to programs like a federal study of plumbing, it creates a new visa program that would allow an UNLIMITED number of Chinese Communist Party members to freely carry out malign activity within the US.

I'm leading the fight against this deeply flawed bill. My colleagues and I have proposed an alternative bill that is .05% the cost of the Democrats’ Pelsoi-backed legislation and fortifies our defense against China by strengthening our military, law enforcement, and sanctions enforcement.

Click here to watch me discuss with Sean Spicer.

The American People Oppose Dems' "China Bill"

What does the Dems' 'COMPETES' bill do?

It makes America LESS competitive w/China while flushing woke capital, higher ed, the UN and bureaucrats with cash.

Republicans oppose this bill and so do the American people! Click here to watch me discuss.

Interview With Larry Kudlow

Biden and Democrats are so focused on the Green New Deal and pushing wokeism that they have left America vulnerable to attack on many fronts.

Simply put, America is less safe with Joe Biden in office. Click here to watch me discuss with Larry Kudlow. 

I Stand With Truckers

Society would come to a screeching halt without truckers. They are backbone of our supply chain and should not be subjected to authoritarian mandates.

I stand with the truckers! Click here to learn more. 

Honoring Hoosier Veteran Robert Tiffany

It was an honor to present a Congressional Record to World War II veteran Robert Tiffany of Angola last week in celebration of his 100th birthday.

Robert piloted B-17s over Europe and flew a total of 23 missions during the war.

Robert's story of service and sacrifice inspires us to know that America was, and always will be, worth fighting for.

2022 Right to Life of Northeast Indiana March

Last weekend, I was honored to deliver the keynote address at the 48th annual Right to Life of Northeast Indiana March for Life! Thank you to the thousands of pro-life Hoosiers who braved the cold with me as we marched in defense of the the innocent unborn.

Grounded Podcast Episode 43: Andrew Kloster

In this week’s episode of #GroundedwithJimBanks, I sat down with Andrew Kloster, a former Trump administration official, to talk about the fact that he helped draft the executive order President Trump signed in September 2020 banning Critical Race Theory in the federal government. Andrew is also a practicing attorney, so he helped explain the two recent Supreme Court decisions on vaccine mandates. Click here to listen.

In the News

• WOWO | Banks' Remarks On One Year Anniversary of Biden Presidency
• WANE | Thousands gather downtown for pro-life march
• FW Business Weekly | Robert Tiffany celebrates 100th birthday with style, honor
• The Hill | Democrats' competition bill would 'help China'
• Financial Times | Why the US right wants to put workers in the boardroom

Thanks for reading,

Jim Banks
Member of Congress
Indiana's Third District