James R. Baird

James R. Baird

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM

James R. Baird Congressional Service

James R. Baird is a United States Congressman for the state of Indiana. James currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Indiana and has served a total of 3 terms in congress.James R. Baird has participated in over 848 voting sessions, sponsored over 30 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 916 individual bills.

Contact James R. Baird

Phone Number
(202) 225-5037
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
2303 Rayburn House Office Building
Zip Code
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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James R. Baird Latest Financials

James R. Baird 2024 Campaign Financials

During the 2024 election cycle, James R. Baird's raised over $418,137.53 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $745,075.16 during the 2024 election. James's campaign spent $518,255.26 in operating expenses. James R. Baird reported $214,609.73 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$418,137.53
Contributions by Individuals$128,381.78
Contributions by Political Parties$289,755.75
Disbursements$745,075.16
Refunded Contributions$2,570.00
Remaining Cash on Hand$214,609.73

Super PAC Contributions to James R. Baird's 2024 Election

$1,185.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,185.00, reported as ABSENTEE BALLOT CHASE MAIL & POSTAGE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,309.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,309.00, reported as POLLING (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to MARK IT RED LLC in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$188.00
The (Super PAC) spent $188.00, reported as VOLUNTEER PHONE BANK MINUTES - OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 1-8 (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to ADVANTAGE DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,108.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,108.00, reported as DIGITAL ADS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THE PROSPER GROUP in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$47.00
The (Super PAC) spent $47.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$192.00
The (Super PAC) spent $192.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$47.00
The (Super PAC) spent $47.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$115.00
The (Super PAC) spent $115.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$63.00
The (Super PAC) spent $63.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$113.00
The (Super PAC) spent $113.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$110.00
The (Super PAC) spent $110.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$20.00
The (Super PAC) spent $20.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,185.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,185.00, reported as ABSENTEE BALLOT CHASE MAIL & POSTAGE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,309.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,309.00, reported as POLLING (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to MARK IT RED LLC in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$188.00
The (Super PAC) spent $188.00, reported as VOLUNTEER PHONE BANK MINUTES - OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 1-8 (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to ADVANTAGE DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,108.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,108.00, reported as DIGITAL ADS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THE PROSPER GROUP in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$47.00
The (Super PAC) spent $47.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$192.00
The (Super PAC) spent $192.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$47.00
The (Super PAC) spent $47.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$115.00
The (Super PAC) spent $115.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$63.00
The (Super PAC) spent $63.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$113.00
The (Super PAC) spent $113.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$110.00
The (Super PAC) spent $110.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$20.00
The (Super PAC) spent $20.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,185.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,185.00, reported as ABSENTEE BALLOT CHASE MAIL & POSTAGE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,309.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,309.00, reported as POLLING (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to MARK IT RED LLC in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$188.00
The (Super PAC) spent $188.00, reported as VOLUNTEER PHONE BANK MINUTES - OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 1-8 (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to ADVANTAGE DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$1,108.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,108.00, reported as DIGITAL ADS (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THE PROSPER GROUP in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$47.00
The (Super PAC) spent $47.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$192.00
The (Super PAC) spent $192.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$47.00
The (Super PAC) spent $47.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$115.00
The (Super PAC) spent $115.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$63.00
The (Super PAC) spent $63.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$113.00
The (Super PAC) spent $113.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$110.00
The (Super PAC) spent $110.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.
$20.00
The (Super PAC) spent $20.00, reported as Volunteer Voter ID Phone Bank Minutes (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to FLS CONNECT in support of James R. Baird's election run.

Supporting and Opposing James R. Baird's 2024 Election

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in opposition to$522.86
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $522.86 in opposition to James R. Baird's 2022 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION in support of$1,286.64
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Political Action Committee spent $1,286.64 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in opposition to$522.86
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $522.86 in opposition to James R. Baird's 2022 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION in support of$1,286.64
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Political Action Committee spent $1,286.64 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
THE GUARDIAN FUND in support of$902.00
The THE GUARDIAN FUND Political Action Committee spent $902.00 in support of James R. Baird's 2022 election run.
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP PAC in support of$69,490.99
The AMERICAN LEADERSHIP PAC Political Action Committee spent $69,490.99 in support of James R. Baird's 2022 election run.
INDIANA REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE, INC. in support of$652.86
The INDIANA REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE, INC. Political Action Committee spent $652.86 in support of James R. Baird's 2020 election run.
TOGETHER WE THRIVE in support of$750.00
The TOGETHER WE THRIVE Political Action Committee spent $750.00 in support of James R. Baird's 2020 election run.
WITH HONOR FUND, INC. in support of$16,056.14
The WITH HONOR FUND, INC. Political Action Committee spent $16,056.14 in support of James R. Baird's 2020 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND in support of$6,692.39
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $6,692.39 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
CITIZENS FOR A STRONG AMERICA INC in opposition to$18,678.56
The CITIZENS FOR A STRONG AMERICA INC Political Action Committee spent $18,678.56 in opposition to James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$820.78
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $820.78 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND in support of$1,625.87
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,625.87 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
THE GUARDIAN FUND in support of$902.00
The THE GUARDIAN FUND Political Action Committee spent $902.00 in support of James R. Baird's 2022 election run.
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP PAC in support of$69,490.99
The AMERICAN LEADERSHIP PAC Political Action Committee spent $69,490.99 in support of James R. Baird's 2022 election run.
INDIANA REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE, INC. in support of$652.86
The INDIANA REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE, INC. Political Action Committee spent $652.86 in support of James R. Baird's 2020 election run.
TOGETHER WE THRIVE in support of$750.00
The TOGETHER WE THRIVE Political Action Committee spent $750.00 in support of James R. Baird's 2020 election run.
WITH HONOR FUND, INC. in support of$16,056.14
The WITH HONOR FUND, INC. Political Action Committee spent $16,056.14 in support of James R. Baird's 2020 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND in support of$6,692.39
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $6,692.39 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
CITIZENS FOR A STRONG AMERICA INC in opposition to$18,678.56
The CITIZENS FOR A STRONG AMERICA INC Political Action Committee spent $18,678.56 in opposition to James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$820.78
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $820.78 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND in support of$1,625.87
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,625.87 in support of James R. Baird's 2018 election run.

James R. Baird's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 99 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 98 - On Passage
PassedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 97 - On Motion to Recommit
FailedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 96 - On Passage
PassedApril 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 95 - On Passage
PassedApril 9, 2025

Latest Bills

Invest to Protect Act of 2025
Bill HR 2711April 24, 2025
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Bill HR 647April 24, 2025
National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
Bill HR 2756April 24, 2025
End Judge Shopping Act
Bill HR 2795April 24, 2025
Warrant for Metadata Act
Bill HR 2787April 24, 2025
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2796April 24, 2025
PROSPECT Act
Bill HR 2845April 24, 2025
WISE Act
Bill HR 2851April 24, 2025
Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act
Bill HR 2473April 24, 2025
The White Oak Resilience Act
Bill HR 2405April 24, 2025
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
Bill HR 575March 17, 2025
To require the Secretary of State to report an assessment of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether the Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis of the Bureau.
Bill HR 1516March 20, 2025
Recognizing Vice Admiral Sean Buck for his 44 years of exemplary service to his country and his home State of Indiana.
Bill HRES 563December 15, 2023
Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly remote and digitally dependent world.
Bill HRES 317February 5, 2024
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the sermon given by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service on January 21st, 2025, at the National Cathedral was a display of political activism and condemning its distorted message.
Bill HRES 59February 4, 2025
Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution
Bill HRES 36February 7, 2025
Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 166March 26, 2025
Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 153March 27, 2025
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.
Bill HRES 133February 25, 2025