U.S. Representative · IN-04 · REPUBLICAN

James R. Baird

c/o bioguide B001307 · FEC H8IN04199

DW-NOMINATE

+0.45

Congress 119 · 487 votes

Accountability

100

Data: 12%

5
Bills shown / sponsored
104
Roll-call votes on record
5
Statements ingested
6
Top donors tracked

Sponsored legislation

“What they’ve put forward”

Row 01  c/o  HR/119/9663  ·  ▲ 7 days
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“Real” · Article I CONDITIONAL

State Standing Committee Act

Sponsor: James R. Baird, IN-04, R
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Framers’ confidence: 0.75

The constitutionality of the State Standing Committee Act depends on its specific provisions. If the committee is purely advisory and facilitates federal-state cooperation under Congress's enumerated powers (e.g., Commerce Clause, Necessary

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Would Pass

Federal-State Environmental Advisory Committee Act

Honors Democratic priorities: federal action on environmental protection, formal state input into federal policy, and public transparency. Honors Republican priorities: limited federal role, no mandates on states, advisory-only committee, sunset provision to prevent permanent bur…

Funding: General fund appropriation $5 million per fiscal year Sunset 5y Oversight: Government Accountabilit 3 citations

Path: ~250 House votes: 150 Democrats + 100 Republicans; ~60 Senate votes: 35 Democrats + 25 Republicans, with support from federalism-minded senators.

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Row 02  c/o  HR/119/7024  ·  ▲ 62 days
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“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

Hemp Planting Predictability Act

Sponsor: James R. Baird, IN-04, R
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

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Row 03  c/o  HR/119/7010  ·  ▲ 62 days
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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.

Sponsor: James R. Baird, IN-04, R
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

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Row 04  c/o  HR/119/8918  ·  ▲ 62 days
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BIO-SCALE Act

Sponsor: James R. Baird, IN-04, R
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

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Row 05  c/o  HR/119/8648  ·  ▲ 78 days
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“Real” · Article I CONSTITUTIONAL

FORGE Act

Sponsor: James R. Baird, IN-04, R
Policy area: International Affairs
Framers’ confidence: 0.75

The FORGE Act is a legitimate exercise of Congress's enumerated powers to regulate commerce with foreign nations, lay taxes for the common defense and general welfare, and make necessary and proper laws, supporting federal authority in fore

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Would Pass

FORGE Forward: Anti-Corruption Aid with Caps and Sunset

Honors Democratic priorities of promoting global democracy, human rights, and rule of law abroad; honors Republican priorities of protecting U.S. commerce from corrupt foreign markets, strict spending caps, GAO oversight, and sunset to prevent permanent bureaucracy.

Funding: New annual appropriations from gener Capped at $75 million per fi Sunset 5y Oversight: Government Accountabilit 3 citations

Path: ~245 House votes: 200 D internationalists + 45 R commerce hawks; ~63 Senate votes: 48 D + 15 R from Foreign Relations caucus.

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Voting record on record

“How they voted”

Yea

70

67%

Nay

33

32%

Abstain

0

0%

Not voting

1

1%

Floor + Extensions of Remarks

“What they’ve said”

2026-07-16 · HOUSE

COLONEL MICHAEL H. BOYCE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4613-H4614] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COLONEL MICHAEL H. BOYCE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule X…

2026-07-16 · HOUSE

TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4614-H4615] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on …

2026-07-15 · HOUSE

CONGRATULATING INDIANA FFA STATE OFFICERS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4471] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING INDIANA FFA STATE OFFICERS (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Sp…

2026-07-15 · HOUSE

NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4523-H4528] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House R…

2026-07-14 · HOUSE

SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4445-H4451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight s…

FEC schedule_a — top contributions

“Who funds them”

WINRED

PAC · 3 receipts

$12,431

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC

PAC · 2 receipts

$10,000

THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

PAC · 3 receipts

$7,500

FURRER, BRIAN

IND · 1 receipt

$7,000

NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC (CORNPAC)

PAC · 2 receipts

$7,000

CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. GOOD GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

PAC · 2 receipts

$5,000

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