Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology, held a joint briefing with Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Frank Lucas (OK-03) on the importance of agriculture biotechnology. The conversation focused on how biotechnology will unlock new innovations that will optimize our nation’s… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Agriculture Retailers Association (ARA) honored Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) with the ‘Legislator of the Year’ award at its annual meeting. Each year, the ARA recognizes legislators who are championing the needs of American farmers and agriculture suppliers.
“Supporting American farmers means making sure they have access to affordable products and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7463, which would temporarily extend existing government spending. The current level of federal spending was set by Democrats when they controlled the House in 2022.
“We cannot continue kicking the can down the road in Washington with temporary funding schemes that… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for deliberately failing to carry out his duties and being the chief architect of the border crisis.
“Under the leadership of Secretary Mayorkas, the crisis at our southern border has become a festering… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement after news broke that former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, passed away yesterday at the age of 64.
“There are few people in American agriculture who have had a bigger impact than Bill Northey,” said Rep. Baird. “Bill was more than just an… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for willfully refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and breaching the public trust. This vote follows an almost year-long investigation by the House Committee on Homeland Security, which found that Mayorkas was “chiefly responsible” for the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) issued the following statement supporting the Committee on Homeland Security’s decision to release articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
“Secretary Mayorkas has completely failed in his duty to secure the homeland and protect American lives,” said Rep. Baird. “He has… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted against H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, also known as a Continuing Resolution (CR), due to President Biden’s failure to secure the border.
“We cannot continue business as usual in Washington while cartels and criminals have control of our southern border,” said… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement thanking Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) for his more than a decade of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Bucshon announced his retirement in a statement on January 8, 2024, after serving 13 years in Congress.
“Rep. Bucshon has been a relentless advocate for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement thanking Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) for his service on behalf of the people of Indiana in the wake of his retirement announcement. Rep. Pence was first elected to Congress in 2018, serving in the same seat once occupied by his brother, former Vice President and Governor of Indiana, Mike… Read more »
