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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order to return control over children’s education to parents, states, and local communities where it belongs. This Executive Order directs the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the states while ensuring services,... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced the beginning of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to all qualifying students grades 7-12 in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District who are looking to display their artistic passions. “I am proud to announce my office is currently accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition,” said Rep. Baird. “This is a... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement regarding the vote on H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025: “While this bill is not perfect, I voted for this Continuing Resolution (CR) because it freezes spending levels, prevents a costly shutdown, and ensures critical programs and services such as Medicare, Social Security, and Veter... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “For four years, Hoosiers were buckling under the numerous crises caused by President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ failed leadership. Tonight, President Trump laid out his bold agenda to renew the American dream and restore American excellence. “President Trump h... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement applauding U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration’s plan to reduce the price of eggs as laid out by Secretary Rollins in the Wall Street Journal: “Avian flu has caused severe damage to farmers and poultry producers’ livelihoods across the country, including egg producers in Indiana, resulting i... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA’s 1890 Scholars Program through March 15, 2025. This scholarship program provides recipients with full tuition, fees, books, and room and board for students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences at one of the 1890 land grant institutions... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res.14, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: “House Republicans remain committed to delivering on President Trump’s full agenda. This budget resolution creates a vehicle for the House to expand tax relief for Hoosier families, unleash American energy production, secure our ... Read More »

You’ve been hearing about the Farm Bill—or lack thereof—for several years now. Over the weekend, Hoosier Ag Today’s C.J. Miller spoke with Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-4th District) during the Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry in Lafayette. Baird, who sits on the House Ag Committee, believes that a new Farm Bill will get across the finish line in 2025. “I think there’s a real opportunity for [passing a new... Read More »

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) and Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Increased TSP Access Act (H.R. 575) to address Technical Service Provider (TSP) shortages. “TSPs provide assistance to help farmers and ranchers continue their vital conservation efforts and can ensure they have access to the best information and expertise available,” sai... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement certifying the electors for the 2024 Presidential Election: “As the representative for Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District and as an Army combat veteran, I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution, and I do not take this oath lightly. Today, I was proud to uphold my Constitutional duty and certify the electors for... Read More »

Republican Mike Johnson was re-elected speaker of the House on the first vote Friday afternoon. A minority of Republican holdouts in Congress helped Johnson become speaker once again. Republicans hold a thin majority edge over Democrats. Indiana Republican Congressman Jim Baird, who represents the state’s fourth congressional district, released a statement saying he endorsed Johnson. “For four yea... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after casting his vote for Speaker of the House for Mike Johnson: “For four years, Hoosiers have struggled under the Biden Administration’s catastrophic policies, which the American people resoundingly rejected in November 2024. As we begin the 119th Congress, and as President Trump is sworn into office on January 20, 2025, the ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after being sworn in to serve in the 119th Congress: “Serving in Congress is the honor of a lifetime, and I am grateful that I have once again been elected to represent the people of Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. I will continue to advocate on behalf of Hoosiers to stop the reckless government spending, defend our Con... Read More »

Indiana 4th District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) joined Purdue University to give the commencement address for the recent Winter 2024 Commencement ceremonies. “As a proud graduate of Purdue University,” Baird said, “I was honored to speak at Purdue's Winter 2024 Commencement and discuss my military service and Purdue's tradition of excellence. Congratulations to the Class of 2024.” This... Read More »

West Lafayette, IN – Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined Purdue University to give the commencement address for the Winter 2024 Commencement ceremonies. Congressman Baird received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in animal science from Purdue University. In his speech, he discussed the value of a degree from Purdue University, his bipartisan work in Congress, his military ser... Read More »