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James R. Baird

James R. Baird

6/30/2026, 7:40 AM

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 1322 voting sessions, sponsored over 43 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1071 individual bills.

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.

Contact James R. Baird

Phone Number

(202) 225-5037


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2303 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8595July 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574July 14, 2026
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Bill HR 9489July 14, 2026
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
Bill HR 9391July 14, 2026
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a crime for altering, removing, or affixing unauthorized vessel identification numbers and trafficking certain vessels, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9650July 14, 2026
To amend the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to treat domestic partnerships as marriage for purposes of the program of benefits paid by the Federal government for survivors of a District of Columbia police officer, firefighter, or teacher in the same manner and to the same extent that domestic partnerships are treated as marriage for purposes of such benefits which are paid by the District of Columbia, to conform the age limit after which a surviving spouse of a police officer, firefighter, or teacher may remarry without losing survivor benefits under such program to the age limit established with respect to survivor benefits of Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9654July 14, 2026
DHS Release Transparency Act
Bill HR 9099July 14, 2026
FIREWALL Act
Bill HR 9541July 14, 2026
STRONG Act
Bill HR 9527July 14, 2026
Great American Outdoors Act 250
Bill HR 9250July 14, 2026
BIO-SCALE Act
Bill HR 8918May 29, 2026
FORGE Act
Bill HR 8648May 14, 2026
Tech Diplomacy Training Act
Bill HR 8212April 28, 2026
Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
Bill HR 8036May 19, 2026
Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026
Bill HR 7936April 7, 2026
Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day".
Bill HRES 984January 31, 2026
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.
Bill HRES 719September 22, 2025