Picture GalleryPress ReleasesChairman Baird Leads Inaugural Subcommittee Hearing on Agricultural InnovationWashington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) led the inaugural 118th Congress hearing of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee as the subcommittee’s chairman. The hearing examined the implementation of key research programs within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), research program efficacy, and oppo... Read ArticleBaird Recounts Harrowing Testimony from Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal, Pushes for TransparencyWashington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after hearing firsthand accounts from witnesses on the Biden administration’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal before the House Foreign Affairs Committee: “Today’s hearing was humbling and moving. Nearly two years ago, the world watched with horror the hasty and... Read ArticleBaird Requests Immediate Halt of Hazardous Materials Delivery to Roachdale FacilityGreencastle, IN — Today, Congressman Baird sent a letter to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) requesting further deliveries of hazardous materials from the East Palestine train derailment to the Heritage Environmental Services in Roachdale, IN, be halted immediately. “Last week, our state was blindsided by the announcement t... Read ArticleView More Posts In the NewsJim Baird disappointed as FMCSA denies farmers’ petitionWASHINGTON, D.C. – Indiana 4th District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) released a statement Thursday after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) denied agriculture groups’ petition for exemption. “For the last two years, our farmers and ranchers have endured supply-chain disruptions and s... Read ArticleCongressman Baird to focus on agriculture in new termLAFAYETTE, Ind. (WFLI) — Although more than 30 House races are still undecided, Indiana Congressman Jim Baird says he believes Republicans will control the chamber for the first time since he's been there. Baird is on the House Agriculture Committee, and says one of his priorities is renewal of the Farm Bill next year. "The Farm Bill comes up at th... Read ArticleU.S. Republican Congressman Jim Baird holds onto U.S. House 4th Congressional DistrictIncumbent Republican Congressman Jim Baird defeated Democratic challenger Roger Day in the race for Indiana’s U.S. House 4th Congressional District Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race with 43% of precincts reporting - Baird landed 66% of the vote, while Day took just 33%. Baird was first elected in 2018. In a statement, Indiana Republican... Read ArticleView More Posts Facebook PostsToday, House Republicans fulfilledour promise to restore parents' voices in the classroom by passing the Parents Bill of Rights. There is no one more invested in the success and well-being of a child Read PostIf you are having issues with federalagencies, my team will be hosting mobile office hours at the Shadeland Town Hall in Lafayette from 1-3PM tomorrow. For more information, as well as a list of upco Read PostICYMI: Indiana's ag industriesare responsible for contributing over $193 billion to the U.S. economy. As the 8th largest farming state, Hoosier farmers are not only feeding and fueling America, but t Read PostView More Posts |
