Senate Republicans have suggested a “July time frame” for passing the next coronavirus package. As they consider their options, they should realize that the time for more relief has passed. Congress should now focus on passing an economic stimulus package.

Rep. Jim Banks, Indiana, member of the House Education and Labor Committee; and Rep. Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin, introduced a piece of legislation today that would halt a school’s federal funding if they refuse to reopen for in-person learning in the fall. The legislation’s title is “Reopen Our Schools Act.”

Press Release WASHINGTON, DC — As Americans spend more of their time online, connecting virtually amidst a historic pandemic, Rep. Jim Banks is introducing a bill that would warn consumers before they download an application from countries that pose a national security risk. Celebrities, families and teens have flocked to mega-popular app TikTok during COVID-19 …read more.

WARSAW – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced Monday that he will host mobile office hours to meet with local residents in Warsaw Thursday, Jan. 2. Rep. Banks will host mobile office hours in the Council Chambers at Warsaw City Hall, 102 South Buffalo St., from 10-11 a.m., said a news release from the office of …read more.

FORT WAYNE — In a recent opinion piece, Indiana Congressional Representative Jim Banks responded to comments made by Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke regarding First Amendment rights. In a televised town hall, CNN’s Don Lemon asked O’Rourke if he thinks religious institutions like colleges, churches, charities should lose their tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Reps. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-03) and Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), both members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced the bipartisan Student Veteran Protection Act on Friday, Oct. 11. The bill would change how GI Bill overpayments are reimbursed by making schools, not student veterans, responsible for reimbursing the Department of Veterans Affairs …read more.

WARSAW — Given what was likely his final chance to speak before a large crowd prior to Tuesday’s election, mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker tossed aside prepared remarks and ad-libbed a short two-minute speech at the Kosciusko County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night, May 2. Instead of providing a vision for what he intends to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voters in residing in U.S. Congressional District 3 will have choices to make for U.S. Rep. District 3 nominations on May 8. Rep. Jim Banks, Columbia City, is the only candidate on the Republican ballot. The race will be on the Democrat ballot, where the choice will be: John R. Roberson, Tommy …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College School of Business is pleased to present the sixth annual Executive Forum, “Giving Back to the Community,” from 8 to 11:45 Monday, Nov. 20,  at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Doors open at 8 a.m. for check-in and continental breakfast. Tickets are $30 per …read more.