RepublicanU.S. Representative, IN-04
James R. Baird
In the House since Jan 3, 2019 (4 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jun 4, 1945.
Official website · DC office 202-225-5037 · @RepJimBaird
At a glance
16Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
223Bills cosponsored
6.1%Roll-call votes missed (41 of 674)
97.9%Votes with own party's majority
$604,800Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10795 | Sudan IMPACT Act International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Oct 13, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Oct 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 9663 | State Standing Committee Act Environmental Protection · 0 cosponsors | Jul 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Jul 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 8918 | BIO-SCALE Act Government Operations and Politics · 2 cosponsors | May 20, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 8648 | FORGE Act International Affairs · 4 cosponsors | May 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 8212 | Tech Diplomacy Training Act International Affairs · 3 cosponsors | Apr 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Apr 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 8036 | Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 Foreign Trade and International Finance · 2 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19. Apr 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 7936 | Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 Energy · 8 cosponsors | Mar 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Mar 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 7194 Law | Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jan 21, 2026 | Became Private Law No: 119-2. Mar 26, 2026 |
| H.R. 7024 | Hemp Planting Predictability Act Agriculture and Food · 40 cosponsors | Jan 13, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 7010 | To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. Agriculture and Food · 4 cosponsors | Jan 12, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 5221 | PART Act Transportation and Public Works · 74 cosponsors | Sep 9, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. Feb 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 3707 | NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act Science, Technology, Communications · 4 cosponsors | Jun 4, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. Jun 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 3208 | No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025 International Affairs · 8 cosponsors | May 6, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 6, 2025 |
| H.R. 2813 | Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025 Energy · 2 cosponsors | Apr 10, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. Apr 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1516 | 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. International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Feb 24, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Feb 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 575 | Increased TSP Access Act of 2025 Agriculture and Food · 27 cosponsors | Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. Feb 28, 2025 |
Showing the 16 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$604,800Total raised
$182,974From individuals
$709,055Spent
$110,355Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8IN04199, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.