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Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on Captain Seth R. Koval, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard from Mooresville, IN, who died supporting Operation Epic Fury: “My heart breaks for the family of Captain Seth Koval. Captain Koval represented the very best of Indiana and our nation, and he served our country honorably. His extraordinary dedication and sacrifice in def... Read More »

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the House Agriculture Committee: “While I regret that I could not be there, I am proud to have done a lot of work to get this bill in its final form. I am pleased to see that my colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Securi... Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Office of Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the passing of Danise Baird, wife of Congressman Baird: “The Office of Congressman Jim Baird is saddened to announce the passing of his beloved wife, Danise, following complications from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this year. Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 ye... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury: “For decades, Iran has targeted Americans and our allies, killed thousands of innocent people, and has been the largest state-sponsor of terrorism. Iran took Americans hostage for 444 days in 1979 and funded Hamas terrorists’ horrific October 7th attack in Israel. The U.S. has sought diplomatic solutions ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. The enrollment period is open now through April 17, 2026. “The Trump Administration is putting American farmers first,” said Congressman Baird. “I thank President Trump and Secretary Rollins for their work to prioritize the fa... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump on his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: “Under President Trump, the State of the Union is strong. President Biden did colossal harm to our nation, plunging us into crisis after crisis. President Trump has worked tirelessly to restore American prosperity from the Bide... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the Presidential 1776 Award, a new national civics competition formed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education as part of the America 250 celebration, is accepting registrations through February 21, 2026. "I am excited to announce that the Presidential 1776 Award competition is accepting registrations,” said Congressman Baird. “This i... Read More »

Congressman Jim Baird joined President Trump, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Speaker Mike Johnson, and a select group of U.S. Senators and Representatives at the White House as President Trump signed the Strengthening the United States National Defense with America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet Executive Order. ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting for S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to add voter ID requirements when voting in federal elections: “I voted for the SAVE America Act to secure our elections by ensuring only American citizens vote in our federal elections. Upholding the integrity of our ele... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: “Just a few months ago, Congressional Democrats put the American people through the longest shutdown in American history, causing chaos and leaving millions of Americans without paychecks or essential services. I am disappointed t... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) applauded the passage of his legislation, the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act, to allow the President of the United States to award Major Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dockery is an Indianapolis, IN native and is the sole Army officer and one of only two U.S. officers to rec... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after serving as an original cosponsor on the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06): “Like many Americans, I was appalled to learn of the widespread abuse and scams costing billions of tax dollars from Somali fraudsters in Minnesota,” said Congressman Baird. ... Read More »

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Kareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act to allow the President of the United States to award former Major Kareem Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dockery is an Indianapolis, IN native and one of only two U.S. officers to receive two Silver Stars for gallantry in the post-9/11 ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) applauded the passage of multiple bills he supported in the House Foreign Affairs Committee to boost American national security, counter narco-terrorism, stop the influx of deadly fentanyl, and preserve American Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership and security. “Our country faces rapidly evolving national security threats, and Congress must be poised to pro... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on Tippecanoe County Superior Court 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, who were injured after being shot in their home: “I was horrified to hear that Judge Steven Meyer and his wife were shot. Violence against our judges, their families, or any public servant is unacceptable and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent... Read More »