Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted no on H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act and H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act.
“These gun control bills punish law-abiding Americans rather than focus on criminals breaking the law. Studies show most criminals obtain firearms through illicit means like purchasing them on the black market and these bills would do… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted no on H.R. 842 the PRO Act.
“This bill is a political giveaway to union bosses at the expense of American workers. It would force workers into union contracts, bar workers’ right to vote by a secret ballot, and undermine Indiana’s own right-to-work laws,” said Congressman Baird. “Furthermore, this bill would hinder our… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) voted no on H.R. 1, For the People Act.
“They should have named this bill For the Politicians Act because that is who benefits. This bill is an attempt by Democrats to nationalize elections and have Washington, D.C. dictate state legislatures on how to run their elections,” said Congressman Baird. “This bill would force states to… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) voted no on Democrats’ partisan $1.9 trillion stimulus bill.
“This bill is irrational and irresponsible. Only 9% of the funds in the stimulus bill are related to the pandemic. It doesn’t make sense to spend another $2 trillion when Congress just passed a COVID relief package in December. The federal government has close to $1 trillion of… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) voted no on H.R. 5, the Equality Act.
“The Equality Act is an attempt by the far-left to dictate and punish Americans who hold different views on the issues of marriage and gender. The most outrageous and harmful provision in this bill is the nullification of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which means Americans with… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) was appointed today to Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
The Subcommittee focuses on improving our nation’s agriculture industry through advanced science, technology, research, and education. As a Ph.D. animal scientist and former extension agent, Congressman… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) has written a letter to President Biden urging him and his administration to continue the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
“Farmers across the country are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic. CFAP has been a lifeline to them and their families. It has ensured the stability of our food supply and has provided food assistance… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) announced that he will continue to serve on the Agriculture Committee, and the Science, Space, & Technology Committee for the 117th Congress.
“I look forward to continuing vital work on both committees. Last Congress, I was proud to lead on the Building Blocks of STEM Act and the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Now it’s time to… Read more »
Dear Fellow Hoosiers,
Since the election, I have heard from countless Hoosiers concerned with how the 2020 election was conducted. Along with millions of other Americans across the country, they’ve raised important questions about the irregularities in how some states conducted their elections and the impact these actions may have on the integrity of this and future elections.… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) voted today in support of COVID-19 relief legislation, providing targeted relief to Hoosiers, farmers, small businesses, and those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This legislation provides targeted relief to those still in need. Small businesses have been devastated through no fault of their own. New PPP funds will keep employees on… Read more »
