Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA):
“I was proud to vote for the NDAA to enact President Trump’s successful peace through strength agenda by codifying 15 of President Trump’s executive orders to eliminate woke priorities, strengthen our… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after President Trump announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, an economic assistance package for American farmers:
“President Trump and his administration have made it clear that they will put American farmers first. Previously, our farmers and producers were struggling under unfair trade practices and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled its "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" proposal to reset the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.
“The Biden Administration manipulated fuel economy standards to impose a de facto electric vehicle mandate,” said Congressman… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot in Washington, D.C.:
“I was devastated to hear about the two West Virginia National Guardsmen who were senselessly shot in Washington, D.C., today. I ask everyone to join me in praying for the soldiers and their families. This attack on these Guardsmen is horrific… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created the America First Trade Promotion program (AFTPP) and applauded the agency for establishing this initiative. The AFTPP is a $285 million program designed to help farmers, ranchers, and producers leverage new market opportunities through President Trump’s trade deals and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement offering his condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Terry Frye, a member of the Indiana National Guard from Lafayette, IN. Spc. Frye passed away in an accident in a convoy to Camp Atterbury for training on a drill weekend. Three other Indiana National Guardsmen were injured in the accident.
“I… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell:
“The American people want and deserve answers on the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While Epstein and Maxwell… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting to reopen the government following the 43-day-long Democrat Shutdown:
“Finally, the Democrat Shutdown is over. I first voted to keep the government open on September 19th, when the House passed a clean continuing resolution. Democrats repeatedly voted to shut down the government to push their $1.5… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Indiana Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb, Indiana Soybean Alliance Chair Denise Scarborough, Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron, and Indiana Corn Growers & Indiana Corn Marketing Council Treasurer Tyler Everett at Everett Farms and Seed, LLC for a farm tour and to hear from… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to fully fund the federal government through November 21, 2025:
“I voted for the Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a costly shutdown and preserve uninterrupted access to Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans’… Read more »
