James Baird
Sourced recordU.S. House - IN District 04 · Congressional District 4
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James R. Baird is a Republican Representative from Indiana, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Born 1945. Official website: https://baird.house.gov/
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
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Child Protection
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Evidence & Sources
37/38 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 37 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJames Baird is a candidate for U.S. House - IN District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $618,942.74 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for Medal of Honor Ceremony for Major Nicholas Dockery
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Baird Applauds USDA for Land-Grant University Funding
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Baird Supports Legislation to Take Care of Veterans
- VerifiedNews coverage: Crypto-Backed James Baird Secures Indiana Primary Win - CoinCentral
- VerifiedNews coverage: THE EXPONENT: Democrat Drew Cox to face incumbent Baird in U.S. House race - the indiana citizen
- VerifiedNews coverage: Indiana's 4th Congressional District sees challengers for Rep. Jim Baird and a crowded field for Democrats - WFYI
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Jim Baird’s Wife Danise Dies of 'Complications' from Car Crash That Also Injured the Indiana Congressman - People.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird dies after car crash injuries - WFYI
- VerifiedNews coverage: James Baird Obituary - New Albany, IN - Dignity Memorial
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-20: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-22: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
2026-03-16: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-03-26: Became Private Law No: 119-2.
2026-05-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
2026-05-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
2026-02-10: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2025-06-04: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Public Statements
All Articles In the News Press Releases June 22, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) recently joined President Donald Trump as he awarded Major Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Congressman Baird sponsored the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act to award Major Dockery with the highest military decoration of the U.S. Armed Forces. This legislation was… Read more » Congressman Baird Ap
> Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) recently joined President Donald Trump as he awarded Major Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Congressman Baird sponsored the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act to award Major Dockery with the highest military decoration of the U.S. Armed Forces. This legislation was… Congressman Baird Applauds USDA for Land-Grant University Funding June 17, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Toda
ghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Congressman Baird sponsored the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act to award Major Dockery with the highest military decoration of the U.S. Armed Forces. This legislation was… Read more » June 17, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcing the opening of funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which r
| Posted in Press Releases Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcing the opening of funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which received $125 million in annual funding through the Working Families Tax Cuts: “Our land-grant universities are among the best in the world and provide cutting-edge research… Congressman Baird Supports Legislation to Take Care of Veterans June 15, 2026 |
opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which received $125 million in annual funding through the Working Families Tax Cuts: “Our land-grant universities are among the best in the world and provide cutting-edge research… Read more » June 15, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, Congressman Baird released the following statement after serving as an original cosponsor of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, comprehensive and bipartisan legislation to modernize and refo
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