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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela: "We are fortunate to have a President willing to follow through on protecting American lives. Decisive leadership as Commander-in-Chief matters, and it gives our men and women in uniform the confidence they need to carry out difficult mission... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the State of Indiana will receive nearly $207 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. “Hoosiers in rural communities deserve access to timely, high-quality care,” said Congressman Baird. “I was proud to support the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which authorized the Rural Health Transformation P... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA): “I was proud to vote for the NDAA to enact President Trump’s successful peace through strength agenda by codifying 15 of President Trump’s executive orders to eliminate woke priorities, strengthen our national defense, and deter... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after President Trump announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, an economic assistance package for American farmers: “President Trump and his administration have made it clear that they will put American farmers first. Previously, our farmers and producers were struggling under unfair trade practices and rising input costs... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled its "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" proposal to reset the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. “The Biden Administration manipulated fuel economy standards to impose a de facto electric vehicle mandate,” said Congressman Baird. “These Biden-era... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot in Washington, D.C.: “I was devastated to hear about the two West Virginia National Guardsmen who were senselessly shot in Washington, D.C., today. I ask everyone to join me in praying for the soldiers and their families. This attack on these Guardsmen is horrific and unaccep... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created the America First Trade Promotion program (AFTPP) and applauded the agency for establishing this initiative. The AFTPP is a $285 million program designed to help farmers, ranchers, and producers leverage new market opportunities through President Trump’s trade deals and export more of their ag... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement offering his condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Terry Frye, a member of the Indiana National Guard from Lafayette, IN. Spc. Frye passed away in an accident in a convoy to Camp Atterbury for training on a drill weekend. Three other Indiana National Guardsmen were injured in the accident. “I was saddened to hear that Sp... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell: “The American people want and deserve answers on the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While Epstein and Maxwell entrenched themselves with some of the... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting to reopen the government following the 43-day-long Democrat Shutdown: “Finally, the Democrat Shutdown is over. I first voted to keep the government open on September 19th, when the House passed a clean continuing resolution. Democrats repeatedly voted to shut down the government to push their $1.5 trillion wish lis... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Indiana Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb, Indiana Soybean Alliance Chair Denise Scarborough, Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron, and Indiana Corn Growers & Indiana Corn Marketing Council Treasurer Tyler Everett at Everett Farms and Seed, LLC for a farm tour and to hear from producers and indu... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to fully fund the federal government through November 21, 2025: “I voted for the Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a costly shutdown and preserve uninterrupted access to Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans’ benefits for Hoosiers. Unlike House D... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in the House Foreign Affairs Committee to pass a package to reauthorize the U.S. Department of State and implement critical reforms to restore accountability and ensure the department is properly advancing U.S. interests abroad: “Before today, Congress had not authorized the State Department since 2002, and 85 perce... Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after Charlie Kirk, head of Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University: “I was devastated to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Charlie Kirk has been a leading voice for the conservative movement for years and is a man of ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) applauded the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (SPEED Act and FY26 NDAA). This legislation included an amendment submitted by Congressman Baird to require the U.S. Secretary of Defense to brief the House and Senate Armed Services Committees on the ... Read More »