IN · DISTRICT 4

James R. Baird

RepublicanIndianaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

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Campaign position · 10/12/2024

Energy & environment

Oppose fossil-fuel phaseout mandates and subsidies for developing industries

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Baird opposes policies that, in his view, promise to end fossil fuels and subsidize electric-vehicle, solar and wind industries before their markets mature. He argues that these policies hurt Americans’ ability to afford everyday needs; he does not identify a specific bill or regulatory change he would pursue.

Context: Statement dated October 12, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · 10/12/2024

Healthcare Economy, taxes & work

Advance the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

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Baird supports the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which passed the House, and says he is working for Senate and presidential support so it becomes law. He says the bill would lower health care costs and increase price transparency for patients, maintain Hyde Amendment protections, and reduce the deficit by more than $700 million while fully offsetting its cost.

Context: The bill had passed the House but had not become law at the time of the statement.

Campaign position · 10/12/2024

Civil rights & justice

Leave abortion policy to states

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Baird opposes a national law on abortion access. He says abortion policy belongs to state governments and supports the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which he believes left the issue to the American people and their state governments.

Context: Statement dated October 12, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · 10/12/2024

Energy & environment Economy, taxes & work

Support domestic energy production to address inflation

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Baird says Republicans should seek to lower inflation by increasing American energy production and restoring energy independence. He presents this as a policy response to high prices for everyday goods, including gas and groceries; he does not specify particular energy measures in this answer.

Context: Statement dated October 12, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · 10/12/2024

Immigration

Reinstate Trump-era border policies and complete the wall

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Baird says the United States should reinstate Trump’s border policies and finish building the border wall. He identifies securing the southern border as a top priority and also calls for comprehensive immigration reform. In his more specific list of changes, he supports enforcing the “Remain in Mexico” policy and restoring asylum agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

Context: Statement dated October 12, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.