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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting on four major pieces of legislation during a Saturday session of Congress. Rep. Baird voted in favor of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act and the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act while voting against the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act and the Indo-Pacific Security... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement offering his condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Fred Fislar of the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department after he was killed in the line of duty on Monday evening. “I am deeply saddened to hear of Deputy Fislar’s passing while serving his community and assisting a motorist in distress,” said Rep. ... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7888, the bill that would reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “The American people have an absolute right to privacy for their personal property and data unless a court finds evidence indicating they committed a crime,” said Rep. Baird. “Unfortunately, FISA h... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04), Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology, along with Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan demanding his agency ... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.Res. 1102, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, for its failure to deliver a responsible federal budget and secure the southern border. “Washington’s spending addiction has spiraled completely out of control,” said Rep. Baird. “This latest deal cooked up by Washington insid... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) voted in favor of H.R. 7521, legislation that will protect Americans and prevent foreign adversaries like Communist China from targeting, surveilling, and manipulating the American people through applications like TikTok. This legislation does not ban TikTok on American shores. Instead, it would require social media companies to divest ownership fro... Read More »

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced the beginning of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for students grades 7 through 12. The competition is open to all qualifying students in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District who are looking to display their artistic passions. “I’m pleased to announce that my office is currently accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional A... Read More »

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology, held a joint briefing with Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Frank Lucas (OK-03) on the importance of agriculture biotechnology. The conversation focused on how biotechnology will unlock new innovations that will optimize our nation’s abundant agricultura... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, the Agriculture Retailers Association (ARA) honored Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) with the ‘Legislator of the Year’ award at its annual meeting. Each year, the ARA recognizes legislators who are championing the needs of American farmers and agriculture suppliers. “Supporting American farmers means making sure they have access to affordable products and equipment to reduce their ... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7463, which would temporarily extend existing government spending. The current level of federal spending was set by Democrats when they controlled the House in 2022. “We cannot continue kicking the can down the road in Washington with temporary funding schemes that don’t deliver on th... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for deliberately failing to carry out his duties and being the chief architect of the border crisis. “Under the leadership of Secretary Mayorkas, the crisis at our southern border has become a festering wound that impac... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement after news broke that former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, passed away yesterday at the age of 64. “There are few people in American agriculture who have had a bigger impact than Bill Northey,” said Rep. Baird. “Bill was more than just an expert in public poli... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for willfully refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and breaching the public trust. This vote follows an almost year-long investigation by the House Committee on Homeland Security, which found that Mayorkas was “chiefly responsible” for the crisis unfoldi... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement supporting the Committee on Homeland Security’s decision to release articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Secretary Mayorkas has completely failed in his duty to secure the homeland and protect American lives,” said Rep. Baird. “He has intentionally ... Read More »

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted against H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, also known as a Continuing Resolution (CR), due to President Biden’s failure to secure the border. “We cannot continue business as usual in Washington while cartels and criminals have control of our southern border,” said Rep. Baird. “I visited... Read More »