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 Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined a bipartisan group of Congressional biofuels leaders as an original co-sponsor to H.R. 4410 – the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act. This piece of critical legislation for Rural America allows for the year-round sale of low-carbon E15 fuel blends following a Washington D.C. circuit court’s decision to block a rule by President Trump’s… Read more »

Washington, D.C.–  Congressman Baird released the following statement after the unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act: “Over the last year, we’ve seen the harmful impact the digital divide has had on thousands of Hoosiers and Americans across the country living in rural communities,” said Congressman Baird. “My colleagues and I on the House… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Baird released the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved the FY2022 LHHS bill excluding the Hyde Amendment on a partisan basis. “For over 40 years, the Hyde Amendment has saved millions of lives from abortions and has rightfully earned the support of every president since Jimmy Carter, until now,” said Congressman… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Baird issued reminders to constituents who are planning to travel internationally. “As pandemic-related travel restrictions are lifted, many Hoosiers are taking the opportunity to travel internationally,” said Congressman Baird. “My office provides a variety of resources for constituents and we strive to make these resources as convenient and accessible… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Ranking Member Jim Baird delivered the following statement at today’s hearing called “Supply Chain Recovery and Resiliency: Small Producers and Local Agricultural Markets.” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, and thank you Chair Plaskett for calling this hearing today. I am excited for our… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) led his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging accountability of foreign adversaries for recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and our food system, and to find a reasonable solution to prevent future attacks. “Ransomware of any kind poses a dangerous threat to key components of America’s critical… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) re-introduced the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2021, which will update and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. “Ensuring small businesses have up-to-date and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a resolution honoring the 125th anniversary of the Indiana Veterans Home. “Since its inception, the Indiana Veterans Home has been a refuge for our heroes and their families, providing a standard of care worthy of their service to this nation,” said Rep. Baird.  “For 125… Read more »

Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Jim Baird and members of the For Country Caucus joined forces with national nonprofit, Operation Gratitude, to impact thousands of deployed troops in recognition of Military Appreciation Month and to draw attention to the importance of constructing a national memorial to the veterans who have served in the Global War on Terrorism. “The For Country… Read more »

Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) introduced the Biological Innovation Opportunities (BIO) Act to help advance biological and environmental research and further develop capabilities and infrastructure at the Department of Energy. “The BIO Act is a small step in creating a larger and long-term strategy for investment in critical research and infrastructure for the United States,” said… Read more »