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Rep. Baird Statement on Certification of the 2024 Presidential Election

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement certifying the electors for the 2024 Presidential Election: “As the representative for Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District and as an Army combat veteran, I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution, and I do not take this oath lightly. Today, I was proud to uphold my Constitutional duty and certify the…

Rep. Baird Statement on Supporting Johnson for Speaker

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after casting his vote for Speaker of the House for Mike Johnson: “For four years, Hoosiers have struggled under the Biden Administration’s catastrophic policies, which the American people resoundingly rejected in November 2024. As we begin the 119th Congress, and as President Trump is sworn into office on…

Rep. Baird Statement on Swearing In for 119th Congress

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after being sworn in to serve in the 119th Congress: “Serving in Congress is the honor of a lifetime, and I am grateful that I have once again been elected to represent the people of Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. I will continue to advocate on behalf of Hoosiers to stop the reckless government…

Rep. Baird Gives Purdue University Winter 2024 Commencement Address

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West Lafayette, IN – Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined Purdue University to give the commencement address for the Winter 2024 Commencement ceremonies. Congressman Baird received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in animal science from Purdue University. In his speech, he discussed the value of a degree from Purdue University, his bipartisan work in Congress, his…

Rep. Baird Statement on the American Relief Act

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act: “While this government funding bill is not perfect, I voted for the American Relief Act. This funding package contains funding for agricultural disaster assistance, $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers, and a one-year Farm Bill extension,…

Rep. Baird Applauds Final Award for SK hynix from U.S. Department of Commerce

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement regarding the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce reached a direct funding agreement with SK hynix. SK hynix will receive up to $458 million in incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act for SK hynix’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) advanced packaging fabrication and research and development…

Rep. Baird Statement on FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act 

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA): “As a decorated Army combat veteran, I was proud to vote for this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which represents a concerted effort to ensure our…

Baird Supports VA Same-Day Scheduling, Votes for Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

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Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation includes a provision to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a plan to ensure veterans who call the VA for a health care appointment are scheduled for an appointment…

Rep. Baird Applauds New International Service from Indianapolis International Airport

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Indianapolis International Airport will host a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Dublin, Ireland. The flight is slated to run four times a week beginning on May 3, 2025. “Ireland has been a friend and strong economic partner with the United States and the State of Indiana,” said…

Rep. Baird’s Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act Passes U.S. House

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird’s (IN-04) Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Baird is the Republican lead on the bipartisan legislation, which was introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06). The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act modernizes math curricula to make it more applicable to…

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