James R. Baird

James R. Baird

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM
Status
Active
State
Indiana
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$214,609.73
Date of Birth
1945-06-04
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
2303 Rayburn House Office Building
Phone
(202) 225-5037
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
James Baird supports pro-business policies, focusing on reducing taxes and regulations to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for a free-market economy and seeks to enhance job creation through business-friendly legislation.

Agriculture

Conservative
Baird, representing a district with significant agricultural interests, supports policies that benefit farmers, including subsidies and trade policies that protect U.S. agricultural markets. He emphasizes the importance of agriculture to the national economy.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
James Baird advocates for strict immigration policies, including securing the U.S. borders and enforcing existing immigration laws. He supports measures that prioritize national security and legal immigration processes.

Education

Conservative
Baird supports local control over education, with a focus on promoting STEM education and vocational training to prepare students for the workforce. He advocates for reducing federal oversight in education.

Energy

Conservative
James Baird supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes the development of fossil fuels, as well as renewable energy sources. He favors energy independence and reducing regulations on energy production.

Climate change

Conservative
Baird is skeptical of extensive regulatory measures to combat climate change. He supports balanced approaches that consider economic impacts and favors technological innovation as a means to address environmental concerns.

Healthcare

Conservative
James Baird advocates for reducing healthcare costs and increasing market options through competition. He opposes the expansion of government-run healthcare systems like the Affordable Care Act.

Housing

Conservative
Baird supports reducing federal regulations to make housing more affordable and accessible, advocating for policies that incentivize private sector investment in housing development.

Transportation

Conservative
James Baird emphasizes the importance of investing in infrastructure to improve transportation systems, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. He supports federal and state partnerships for infrastructure funding.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Baird advocates strongly for veterans, emphasizing improvements in healthcare and support services. He supports policies that ensure veterans receive the benefits and recognition they deserve.

Voting rights

Extremely conservative
James Baird supports policies that ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws and measures to prevent voter fraud. He emphasizes the importance of secure and transparent election processes.

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Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2023, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
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Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".
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Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.
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Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2024, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
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Expressing support for the designation of March 19, 2024, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
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Sunset Chevron Act
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Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
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STAR Act of 2025
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Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025
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SAVE Act
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DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
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Doctors in our Borders Act
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Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act
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Susan Muffley Act of 2025
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Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
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Protecting American Energy Production Act
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National Right-to-Work Act
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In honor of mothers, recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
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Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.
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Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis and urging the Biden administration to take certain actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned.
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Disapproving of the waiver of sanctions on Iran submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023.
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Condemning an act of war against Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and for other purposes.
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Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.
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Stand with Israel Act
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Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act
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Remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023
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Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
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