Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act to expand existing funding prohibitions to include organizations in the United Nations (UN) that afford status, rights, or privileges to the Palestinian Authority (PA) or Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) beyond observer status. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate… Read more »
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the 2025 Congressional App Challenge has officially launched.
“I’m proud to announce that the 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open,” said Congressman Baird. “As a Ph.D. scientist and a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I know the value of STEM education and computer science. I encourage every… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined Monrovia Middle School to meet with sixth-grade students in their social studies class to share his insights into the legislative process, the importance of civic engagement, and the responsibilities of elected officials. The students asked thoughtful questions and learned about how laws are made, how Congress operates, and the role citizens… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025 (SMRCA) to secure the United States’ preeminent position in commercializing and industrializing grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
“We want the United States to be the nuclear energy manufacturing powerhouse of the world,” said Congressman… Read more »
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 »
