James R. Baird

U.S. Representative · Indiana's 4th district

RepublicanTerm 2025

Official site: baird.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-5037
Office: 2303 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1156
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 1689
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 10745
Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9298
Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10737
To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1598
Expressing support for American animal agriculture and recognizing its integral role in strengthening food security, lowering food costs, and reinforcing economic growth in the United States.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5469
SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9293
ReCement Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1845
TAP Promotion Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10556
VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4837
Written Informed Consent Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10526
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 West Memorial Drive in Muncie, Indiana, as the "Officer Blake A. Reynolds Post Office Building".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8901
Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10347
Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 563
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6324
Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10017
Permanent CBDC Ban Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5271
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4863
Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9830
Lawful Hemp Protection Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9211
Jewish American Security Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6213
Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

House · 2025–present · IN
House · 2023–2025 · IN
House · 2021–2023 · IN
House · 2019–2021 · IN

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