Congressman Jim Baird

I am saddened by the passing of @repdavidscott. His steadfast service to Georgia and the nation is deeply commendable. I am praying for his family during this extremely difficult time.

I cosponsored the NSF AI Education Act with @RepVinceFong. This legislation aims to preserve America's global standing in AI and STEM leadership. Building educational pipelines and developing AI research in American institutions of higher learning will help ensure the U.S. excels in the AI sphere. fong.house.gov/media/press-re…

Today, I questioned @NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman during a @housescience Committee hearing. I asked the Administrator about NASA's budget for earth science research, the commercialization of space, and the future of @NASA initiatives. See my questions in the video below ⬇️

As we approach America’s 250th birthday, we must renew our commitment to supporting those who have answered the call to serve and defended our precious freedoms from the Battles of Lexington and Concord through today. I thank @RepMikeCollins for introducing this important bill to honor our heroic veterans.

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 will enhance our agricultural industry, from supporting cutting-edge agricultural research and expanding crop insurance to promoting precision agriculture and improving access to credit. Congress MUST PASS the 2026 Farm Bill so our farmers can continue to feed and fuel our nation.

Pass the Save America Act! 🇺🇸

Pass the Save America Act! 🇺🇸

The SAVE America Act will help protect and restore integrity in American elections. To help explain this crucial bill, I enlisted the help of Madison the Ballot! Learn more about the SAVE America Act ⬇️

Election security isn't partisan, it's patriotic. I voted for the SAVE America Act to strengthen our elections with commonsense citizenship & voter ID requirements. Congress must pass this now.

Farmers bear the brunt of severe weather and unpredictable markets. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 protects what our farmers have built by expanding access to crop insurance to provide economic certainty to farmers, even in times of disruption.

I am working to provide farmers, veterinarians, and other members of the ag industry in Indiana with the tools they need to defend our farms from agroterrorism. Food security is national security, so we must guard our farmers’ livelihoods. Hoosier farmers feed and fuel our nation. I remain committed to passing policies that help Hoosier farmers thrive, no matter what threats come our way.

How do we protect farms? There are a few initiatives I’m working on in Congress. I’m proud to cosponsor of the H.R. 7653 The Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act, which creates a federal framework to detect and coordinate responses to animal and plant diseases, both naturally occurring and from deliberate bio-attacks. I support the USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service. They’re our first responders for disease outbreaks that could threaten our food supply chains.

Agricultural terrorism, known as “Agroterrorism,” is real and a growing concern for Hoosiers and all Americans. We can’t overlook attacks on our farms and food supply. Learn more about this rising threat below.

Last night, USGLC hosted @TheGlobalFund Executive Director @PeterASands, Members of Congress @RepJimBaird and @RepMcCormick and our coalition members for a timely discussion on new frontiers in global health and the innovative, cost-effective partnerships that are helping save millions of lives, advance American interests, and keep health threats from reaching our own shores.

I recently introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act to ensure all Foreign Service officers receive training on STEM concepts prior to being stationed abroad. Training in STEM is paramount in our increasingly digital world, especially as adversaries like China pursue advances in AI, surveillance technology, and next-generation communications. We need our diplomats to be ready. baird.house.gov/news/documents…

Always a joy to meet with @VisitIndy, the official tourism host of Indianapolis. Hoosier tourism grows the opportunities in our state! Glad you could stop by!