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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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.… 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… 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… Read more »
