Jim Banks * * *
American politician // Chair of the Republican Study Committee since January 3, 2021 // Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district since January 3, 2017 // former Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district (2010 – 2016) // Military service: Navy 2012–present // born July 16, 1979 in Columbia City, Indiana // Education Indiana University, Bloomington (BA) and Grace College and Seminary (MBA) // Republican
American politician // Chair of the Republican Study Committee since January 3, 2021 // Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district since January 3, 2017 // former Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district (2010 – 2016) // Military service: Navy 2012–present // born July 16, 1979 in Columbia City, Indiana // Education Indiana University, Bloomington (BA) and Grace College and Seminary (MBA) // Republican
6.6.22
Enes Kanter Freedom to appear at Republican Study Committee lunch
—Mychael Schnell // The Hill // 6 Jun. 2022 // 4:52 PM ET
Enes Kanter Freedom to appear at Republican Study Committee lunch
—Mychael Schnell // The Hill // 6 Jun. 2022 // 4:52 PM ET
11.18.21
Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) on Wednesday said education can be a winning issue for Republicans in future elections after the political newcomer turned his focus on schools and won the Old Dominion’s gubernatorial race earlier this month... Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, wrote in a memo after the gubernatorial race that the GOP “can and must become the party of parents.”
—Mychael Schnell, "Youngkin says education can be a winning issue for Republicans," 18 Nov. 2021 {9:38 AM EST}
Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) on Wednesday said education can be a winning issue for Republicans in future elections after the political newcomer turned his focus on schools and won the Old Dominion’s gubernatorial race earlier this month... Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, wrote in a memo after the gubernatorial race that the GOP “can and must become the party of parents.”
—Mychael Schnell, "Youngkin says education can be a winning issue for Republicans," 18 Nov. 2021 {9:38 AM EST}
10.24.21
Twitter suspends GOP Rep. Banks for misgendering trans health official
—Caroline Vakil // 24 Oct. 2021 // 3:10 PM EDT
Twitter suspends GOP Rep. Banks for misgendering trans health official
—Caroline Vakil // 24 Oct. 2021 // 3:10 PM EDT
7.26.21
House rejects GOP effort to seat McCarthy's picks for Jan. 6 panel
—Cristina Marco // 26 Jul. 2021 // 7:13 PM EDT
7.22.21
GOP's Banks burnishes brand with Pelosi veto
—Scott Wong // 22 Jul. 2021 // 3:51 PM EDT
House rejects GOP effort to seat McCarthy's picks for Jan. 6 panel
—Cristina Marco // 26 Jul. 2021 // 7:13 PM EDT
7.22.21
GOP's Banks burnishes brand with Pelosi veto
—Scott Wong // 22 Jul. 2021 // 3:51 PM EDT
Chair of the Republican Study Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2021
Preceded by Mike Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2017
Preceded by Marlin Stutzman
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district
In office November 16, 2010 – November 9, 2016
Preceded by Doc Dillon
Succeeded by Andy Zay
Military service
Allegiance: United States
Branch/service: United States Navy
Years of service: 2012–present
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: United States Navy Reserve
Battles/wars: War in Afghanistan
Award: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Born: James Edward Banks
Spouse: Amanda Banks (m. 2005)
Children: 3
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2021
Preceded by Mike Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2017
Preceded by Marlin Stutzman
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district
In office November 16, 2010 – November 9, 2016
Preceded by Doc Dillon
Succeeded by Andy Zay
Military service
Allegiance: United States
Branch/service: United States Navy
Years of service: 2012–present
Rank: Lieutenant
Unit: United States Navy Reserve
Battles/wars: War in Afghanistan
Award: Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Born: James Edward Banks
Spouse: Amanda Banks (m. 2005)
Children: 3