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Baird Celebrates Victory in Fight for the Unborn

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “I have long believed that the Supreme Court’s decision to claim authority over the rights of the unborn was one of the darkest moments in its history; today’s decision represents not only a great victory in the fight to preserve life at…

Baird Releases Statement on the Safer Communities Act

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement: “It is my sworn duty to protect our Constitutional rights and to consider policy to protect our communities, too,” said Congressman Baird. "Unfortunately, I don’t believe this legislation would prevent future firearm-related tragedies like the ones we’ve recently experienced, but I do believe…

Baird Introduces Legislation to Restart Border Wall Construction and Prevent Waste of Tax Dollars

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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Border Construction Materials Transfer Act, legislation which would require the federal government, through the Department of Homeland Security, to immediately transfer ownership of all construction materials already purchased for improving border security and staged along our Southern border to the state governments located on the…

Baird Releases Statement on Partisan January 6th Commission

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the partisan January 6th Committee hearing: “In the days following January 6th, Congress had the opportunity to launch a thorough and bipartisan investigation to assess weaknesses in our security systems,” said Congressman Baird.  “While I join everyone in gratitude for the bravery of our law…

Baird Leads 55 Colleagues in Bipartisan Effort to Protect Farmers’ Access to Critical Crop Protection Tools

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Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) along with Chairman Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and 54 of their colleagues sent bipartisan a letter to President Biden to protect farmers’ access to critical crop protection tools.  “At a time when American farmers and ranchers are faced with record input costs and shortages of critical inputs, the U.S. Solicitor General’s amicus…

Baird Applauds Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in West Central Indiana

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Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after Eli Lilly and Company, Stellantis, and Samsung announced plans to invest $2.1 billion and $2.5 billion respectively in manufacturing sites in West Central Indiana. “This multi-billion-dollar investment in our community has the potential to create thousands of new jobs for Hoosiers and secures…

Congressman Baird Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight’s address demonstrated what the American people already know: President Biden remains out of touch with the needs of the American people. For the last year, Americans have struggled to afford everyday essentials in the face of skyrocketing…

Rep. Baird Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Veterans’ Healthcare

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the VA Same-Day Scheduling Act to ensure Veterans get the timely attention and treatment that they deserve when contacting the VA. “Veterans and servicemembers make tremendous personal sacrifices to defend our great nation, and our appreciation for their service shouldn’t end when they complete active duty,” said…

Rep. Baird Leads Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Rural Broadband

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced a resolution recognizing the importance of rural broadband and emphasizing the need to invest in broadband expansion. This bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by 47 Members of Congress. “As Congress continues to make legislative decisions regarding broadband, we must ensure that rural America is not left behind,” said…

Rep. Baird Introduces Bill to Prevent Catalytic Converter Thefts

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act, which aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts by marking identifying information on catalytic converters, addressing how the parts are purchased, and strengthening enforceability of catalytic converter theft for local law enforcement officers. “In West Central Indiana and…

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