James R. Baird
Representative · IN-4 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
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Representative · IN-4 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
252 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 10745 · Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act
Introduced Oct 5, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): 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.
H.R. 10737 · To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 5, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · original cosponsor
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.Res. 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.
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 10556 · VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 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".
Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 10347 · Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1497 · Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.Res. 1496 · Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.
Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 10052 · Right to Worship Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 10017 · Permanent CBDC Ban Act
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Aug 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 1451 · Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1449 · Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9830 · Lawful Hemp Protection Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): 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.
H.Res. 1442 · Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".
Introduced Jul 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jul 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9719 · Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9535 · Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
H.R. 9417 · Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9307 · Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 9298 · Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 9237 · Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.