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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 »

Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) commends the announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program, in which they awarded TipMont REMC one million dollars to expand broadband infrastructure in Fountain County. “In today’s constantly connected global economy, adding 300 people in rural Indiana to the network is a huge feat,” Rep. Baird said.… Read more »

Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) will host mobile office hours in Cloverdale, Galveston, Thorntown and Wolcott. If constituents would like to visit with a staff member, please call 317-563-5567 to schedule an appointment. Due to COVID-19, staff will adhere to local and state safety guidelines. Monday, October 5 1:00PM (ET) – 3:00PM (ET) Cloverdale Town Hall, 154 S. Main Street,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Baird (IN-04) today announced that Indiana will receive a total of $5 million in Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for highway improvement projects. “These funds will revitalize important infrastructure along this heavy traffic corridor and provide the town of Avon with more economic… Read more »

Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) will host mobile office hours in Flora, Frankfort, Rensselaer, Crawfordsville. If constituents would like to visit with a staff member, please call 317-563-5567 to schedule an appointment. Due to COVID-19, staff will adhere to local and state safety guidelines.                   … Read more »