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… 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… 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,… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
