James R. Baird
RRepublicanIN-4 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance94
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency58
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology67
Total Statements
40
Floor Speeches
27
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 32Agriculture: 21Taxes: 18Education: 16Trade: 15Foreign Policy: 11Infrastructure: 10Defense: 9Veterans: 8Healthcare: 7Crime & Justice: 6Immigration: 6Technology: 5China: 5Economy: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 34Ceremonial: 23Bipartisan: 5Urgent: 5
Statements (67)
Press Release2026-10-13TaxesEnvironmentAgricultureHR10795
Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Establish U.S.-Sudan Natural Resources Partnership to Protect Civilians in RegionCongressman Baird Introduces Bill to Establish U.S.-Sudan Natural Resources Partnership to Protect Civilians in Region Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced H.R. 10795 , the Sudan IMPACT Act, to establish an agricultural and minerals partnership between the United States and Sudan, tied to…
Floor Speech2026-09-16CeremonialTrade
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER WEST LAFAYETTE POLICE CHIEF DAN MARVINHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER WEST LAFAYETTE POLICE CHIEF DAN MARVIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E944] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-09-16CeremonialInfrastructure
HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNTAIN COUNTY INDIANAHONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNTAIN COUNTY INDIANA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E936] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-09-15CeremonialEnvironmentEducationAgriculture
HONORING PASTOR TIM HESTERHONORING PASTOR TIM HESTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Floor Speech2026-09-15CeremonialEnvironmentEducationAgriculture
HONORING PASTOR TIM HESTERHONORING PASTOR TIM HESTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H5630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Floor Speech2026-09-03Ceremonial
CELEBRATING 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY'S FOUNDINGCELEBRATING 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY'S FOUNDING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H5482] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-03HealthcareDefenseVeterans
HONORING DIXIE THE PRAYING DOGHONORING DIXIE THE PRAYING DOG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E859] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-09-01AgricultureHR6500
Congressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government ShutdownCongressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on voting for H.R. 6500 a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government, continue paying federal employees, and avoid a harmful government…
Press Release2026-08-28EnvironmentDefenseEducation
Congressman Baird Announces Opening of 2026 U.S. Military Academy Nomination ProcessCongressman Baird Announces Opening of 2026 U.S. Military Academy Nomination Process Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced the application process for nominations to U.S. service academies has opened for the 2026-27 school year. Exceptional student leaders and scholar-athletes in Indiana's Fourth…
Press Release2026-08-25Education
Congressman Baird Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App ChallengeCongressman Baird Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the 2026 Congressional App Challenge has officially launched. The Congressional App Challenge engages student creativity and encourages participation in Science, Technology,…
Press Release2026-08-14Trade
Congressman Baird Applauds Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding for Purdue UniversityCongressman Baird Applauds Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding for Purdue University Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarding Purdue University three grants totaling more than $818,000. “Purdue…
Floor Speech2026-07-30Ceremonial
HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIANA BEACH AMUSEMENT PARKHONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIANA BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-07-30Agriculture
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRYHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KEITH BERRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E756] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Press Release2026-07-23TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR3208HR7398
Congressman Baird Applauds Passage of Four Priority Bills in House Foreign Affairs CommitteeCongressman Baird Applauds Passage of Four Priority Bills in House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after four of his bills, the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act , Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act , Tech Diplomacy…
Floor Speech2026-07-22Ceremonial
CELEBRATING MORGAN COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 20TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATING MORGAN COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 20TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H5027] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-07-22CeremonialAgriculture
HONORING 10 YEAR 4-H MEMBERS IN INDIANA'S 4TH DISTRICTHONORING 10 YEAR 4-H MEMBERS IN INDIANA'S 4TH DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E726] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-07-22CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING LORI WHITE, JASON CHEW, AND THE ENTIRE DEPAUW GROWING GREEN AND GOLD TOGETHER INITIATIVEHONORING LORI WHITE, JASON CHEW, AND THE ENTIRE DEPAUW GROWING GREEN AND GOLD TOGETHER INITIATIVE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E728] From the Congressional…
Press Release2026-07-16EnvironmentAgricultureHR9663
Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Give States, Territories, and Tribes a Stronger Voice at EPACongressman Baird Introduces Bill to Give States, Territories, and Tribes a Stronger Voice at EPA Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced H.R. 9663 the State Standing Committee Act . This bill establishes a State Standing Committee to advise the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The…
Floor Speech2026-07-15CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
CONGRATULATING INDIANA FFA STATE OFFICERSCONGRATULATING INDIANA FFA STATE OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4471] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-07-02CeremonialHealthcareTaxesTrade
LETTER FOR THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULELETTER FOR THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 110 (Thursday, July 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 110 (Thursday, July 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E649] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-06-30CeremonialEnvironmentEducationAgriculture
RECOGNIZING STEVE KEOWNRECOGNIZING STEVE KEOWN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H4331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1130…
Press Release2026-06-22Defense
Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for Medal of Honor Ceremony for Major Nicholas DockeryCongressman Baird Joins President Trump for Medal of Honor Ceremony for Major Nicholas Dockery 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.…
Press Release2026-06-17TaxesEnvironmentTrade
Congressman Baird Applauds USDA for Land-Grant University FundingCongressman Baird Applauds USDA for Land-Grant University Funding 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…
Press Release2026-06-15BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS250
Congressman Baird Supports Legislation to Take Care of VeteransCongressman Baird Supports Legislation to Take Care of Veterans 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 reform U.S. Department of Veterans…
Press Release2026-06-11ImmigrationHR8464HR8312
Congressman Baird Votes to End Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal ProgramsCongressman Baird Votes to End Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Programs Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464), the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312), and the No Aid for…
Floor Speech2026-06-10CeremonialTaxesCrime & JusticeVeterans
FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES EXEMPLIFIED BY THE HOOSIER STATEFOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES EXEMPLIFIED BY THE HOOSIER STATE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [House] [Page H4060] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-06-09ImmigrationCrime & JusticeTechnology
Congressman Baird Votes to Pass Secure America Act, Keep Hoosiers SafeCongressman Baird Votes to Pass Secure America Act, Keep Hoosiers Safe Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Secure America Act to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal…
Floor Speech2026-06-03EducationHousingSocial SecurityHR8646HR7726
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8646, AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027;…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8646, AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7726, NO... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialGun PolicyTaxesEnvironment
HONORING DARREL THOMASHONORING DARREL THOMAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3677-H3678] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DARREL…
Press Release2026-05-21TaxesInfrastructure
Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Accelerate Commercial BiotechnologyCongressman Baird Introduces Bill to Accelerate Commercial Biotechnology Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Infrastructure for Open Scale-up, Commercialization, and Accelerated Launch Ecosystems (BIO-SCALE) Act . This legislation will establish three or more…
Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialEducation
HONORING DR. JEFF MATTNERHONORING DR. JEFF MATTNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E461] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Press Release2026-05-13AgricultureHR1346
Congressman Baird Votes to Support Indiana Farmers and Make E-15 Available Year-RoundCongressman Baird Votes to Support Indiana Farmers and Make E-15 Available Year-Round Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act: “For states like Indiana and…
Floor Speech2026-05-13BipartisanImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR7567HR1346
PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECTPROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3410-H3417] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Press Release2026-05-04Ceremonial
Congressman Baird Congratulates 2026 Congressional Art Competition WinnerCongressman Baird Congratulates 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after announcing Bristol Presley, a student at Crawfordsville High School, won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana’s Fourth Congressional…
Press Release2026-04-30HealthcareEnvironmentInfrastructure
Congressman Baird Votes to Pass 2026 Farm Bill, Supporting Farmers and Increasing Economic Certainty for Rural AmericaCongressman Baird Votes to Pass 2026 Farm Bill, Supporting Farmers and Increasing Economic Certainty for Rural America Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will support key…
Press Release2026-04-30UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentTechnology
Congressman Baird Congressman Baird Votes on Resolution to Unlock Funding for Homeland Security, Prioritize SafetyCongressman Baird Congressman Baird Votes on Resolution to Unlock Funding for Homeland Security, Prioritize Safety Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. Con. Res. 33, the budget resolution to begin the process of fully funding the U.S. Department…
Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7567HR2616
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7567, FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2616, PARENTAL RIGHTS…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7567, FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2616, PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialAgriculture
RECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILYRECOGNIZING THE POYNTER FAMILY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Page H3136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-28EnvironmentCrime & JusticeAgriculture
Congressman Baird Announces Purdue University to Gain Over $2.7 Million in Research Under USDA ReorganizationCongressman Baird Announces Purdue University to Gain Over $2.7 Million in Research Under USDA Reorganization Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, is set to gain a research project worth $2.701million and seven Agricultural Research Service employees…
Press Release2026-04-22TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Congressman Baird’s Legislation to Increase Interagency Collaboration on Export Decisions Passes House Foreign Affairs CommitteeCongressman Baird’s Legislation to Increase Interagency Collaboration on Export Decisions Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after his bill, the Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act , passed out of the House…
Floor Speech2026-04-22HR1681HR5200
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E353-E354] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-14Foreign PolicyChinaTechnologyHR8212
Congressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Increase STEM Prowess in the Foreign ServiceCongressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Increase STEM Prowess in the Foreign Service Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act (H.R. 8212) to ensure all Foreign Service officers receive training on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts…
Press Release2026-03-27Environment
Congressman Baird Votes to Fund Homeland SecurityCongressman Baird Votes to Fund Homeland Security Today, Congressman Jim Baird released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through May 22, 2026: “The House has been clear: we have passed legislation six times to pay these…
Floor Speech2026-03-26UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8029HR7147
PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACTPAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2731-H2750] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PAY…
Floor Speech2026-03-26CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
CONGRATULATING PURDUE UNIVERSITY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSCONGRATULATING PURDUE UNIVERSITY WRESTLING CHAMPIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2719-H2720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialTaxesEducationVeterans
HONORING PHIL DECKARDHONORING PHIL DECKARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2685-H2686] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…
Floor Speech2026-03-18HR6472S723
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E231] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-18BipartisanEconomyEnvironmentForeign Policy
Congressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Support Bioindustrial TechnologiesCongressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Support Bioindustrial Technologies Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the U.S. Secretary of Energy to establish at least…
Floor Speech2026-03-17
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF CAPTAIN SETH KOVALHONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF CAPTAIN SETH KOVAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Page H2549] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-17Education
Congressman Baird Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional Art CompetitionCongressman Baird Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional Art Competition Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now open. The competition is open to all qualifying students in Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District who are looking to display their…
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