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Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Establish U.S.-Sudan Natural Resources Partnership to Protect Civilians in Region
Position: Congressman Baird introduced H.R. 10795, the Sudan IMPACT Act, to establish an agricultural and minerals partnership with Sudan, contingent on the Secretary of State determining that Sudan has made significant progress in civilian protection, political stability, and responsible natural resource management.
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Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Establish U.S.-Sudan Natural Resources Partnership to Protect Civilians in Region
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October 13, 2026
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced H.R. 10795, the Sudan IMPACT Act, to establish an agricultural and minerals partnership between the United States and Sudan, tied to Sudanese improvements in civilian protection.
The Sudan Investing in Minerals, Partnership, Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade (IMPACT) Act would provide American agricultural and mining equipment, technology, and expertise in exchange for Sudanese natural resources. The partnership is contingent upon the U.S. Secretary of State determining that Sudan has demonstrated significant progress in civilian protection, political stability, and responsible management of natural resources.
“Sudan’s civil war is devastating lives and holding back its future. Economic opportunity could play a major role in helping the Sudanese people build a more peaceful and prosperous country, but protecting civilians must come first,” said Congressman Baird.
“Sudan’s mineral resources could help expand the supply of materials we use in technologies that Americans rely on every day, like phones and cars, while creating opportunities for the Sudanese. This legislation offers a path toward greater economic cooperation with the United States, provided Sudan’s government shows real progress in protecting its people,” Baird added.
The partnership could include farm equipment, precision agriculture and irrigation technology, agricultural processing equipment, mining and geological surveying technology, and assistance to improve mine safety and environmental cleanup.
Read the full bill text here.
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Congressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown
Position: The release supports H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11, 2026 and avoid a shutdown. It also supports Section 2019, which extends the current federal hemp definition until December 11, 2026, to give Congress and farmers time to develop a long-term solution.
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on voting for H.R. 6500 a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government, continue paying federal employees, and avoid a harmful government shutdown.
“The American people deserve a government that functions without interruption,” said Rep. Baird. “Congress must responsibly address spending while keeping the government open, allowing essential federal personnel to keep working. This continuing resolution gives Americans stability and certainty through our election cycle, while allowing Congress to continue toward responsible, long-term funding.”
Congressman Baird also commented on Section 2019 of the CR which extends the current federal definition of hemp until December 11, 2026.
“I am proud to also see a priority of mine included in this CR,” continued Rep. Baird. “This short extension of the current hemp definition will provide Congress and farmers the time needed to develop a long-term solution. Producers deserve as much certainty as possible in deciding what to plant. Farmers should have the freedom to plant the crops that best serve their operations and profits.”
H.R. 6500 will extend federal funding until December 11, 2026.
Congressman Baird Applauds Passage of Four Priority Bills in House Foreign Affairs Committee
Position: The release supports advancing four bills through the House, including barring funding to UN organizations granting Palestinian Authority or PLO privileges beyond observer status, eliminating passport book fees for Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients, requiring STEM training for Foreign Service officers, and securing U.S. leadership in small modular reactor technology.
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after four of his bills, the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act, Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act, Tech Diplomacy Training Act, and FORGE Act, passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday, as part of a comprehensive package to modernize U.S. State Department policies.
“I am proud to see my legislation pass out of the full House Foreign Affairs Committee,” said Congressman Baird. “These bills will ensure Americans’ tax dollars are not funneled to entities like the Palestine Liberation Organization as it continues to commit human rights violations and incite acts of terrorism; train our nation’s top diplomats in emerging technologies; secure America’s global leadership in nuclear technology; and eliminate financial burdens for decorated veterans who apply for a passport. This legislation is critical to strengthening our national security and America’s standing on the global stage. I thank Chairman Mast for his continued leadership and commitment to putting American interests first in our foreign policy, and I hope this legislation passes the full U.S. House soon.”
Background:
H.R.3208 — No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act of 2025: Expands existing funding prohibitions to include organizations in the United Nations (UN) that afford status, rights, or privileges to the Palestinian Authority (PA) or Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) beyond observer status.
H.R.7398 — Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act: Eliminates passport book fees for Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients.
H.R.8212 — Tech Diplomacy Training Act: Ensures all Foreign Service officers receive training on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts prior to being stationed abroad, and makes the same training available and encouraged for all other U.S. State Department employees.
H.R. 8648 — FORGE Act: Secures the United States’ global leadership in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology and implements American safety, security, and nonproliferation standards. The FORGE Act also codifies a U.S. State Department program, the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, designed to deepen strategic ties with partner nations on secure and safe nuclear energy infrastructure.
Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Give States, Territories, and Tribes a Stronger Voice at EPA
Position: Introduces H.R. 9663, the State Standing Committee Act, to create a committee of state, territorial, and tribal agency employees that would advise the EPA on region-specific scientific and technical matters, and expands the Science Advisory Board's authority to receive matters from appropriate congressional committees.
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced H.R. 9663 the State Standing Committee Act. This bill establishes a State Standing Committee to advise the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The committee would give on-the-ground experience from each state and region counseling EPA decisions.
"The federal government always does better when local input is paramount in its decision making," said Congressman Baird. "The EPA is no different, and this State Standing Committee can provide the key information, context, and expertise that only come from the states, territories, and tribes where much of the EPA’s work originates. I strongly urge my fellow committee members to pass the State Science Committee Act. Local experts should have input in the decisions directly affecting their own communities."
The State Standing Committee (SSC) would serve as a complementary body to the Science Advisory Board (SAB), which is tasked with providing the EPA Administrator national-level scientific counsel. However, unlike SAB members, who are appointed based on a broad range of backgrounds and qualifications, SSC members would be employees of state, territorial, or tribal agencies. By creating a formal mechanism for submitting region-specific scientific and technical advice, the SSC would help ensure that local expertise is represented and more effectively integrates local perspectives into federal policymaking and regulatory actions. When appropriate, SSC members could convene working groups to address regional or multi-jurisdictional issues.
Additional Background:
The State Standing Committee would include one member from each state, federal district, federal territory, and federally recognized tribe to advise the EPA on agency decisions.
The bill also expands the Science Advisory Board's authority to receive matters not only from the EPA Administrator but also appropriate congressional committees.
Member Qualifications:
Members would be selected jointly by the EPA Administrator and the Science Advisory Board through an open, competitive, and merit-based process. Service would be voluntary, unpaid, and performed on an ad hoc basis. Any vacancies must be filled within 90 days using the same selection process.
Read the full bill text here.
Congressman Baird Applauds USDA for Land-Grant University Funding
Position: Congressman Baird praises USDA's opening of Research Facilities Act funding opportunities for land-grant universities and states he helped secure the funding through the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcing the opening of funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which received $125 million in annual funding through the Working Families Tax Cuts:
“Our land-grant universities are among the best in the world and provide cutting-edge research and innovation that strengthen our agriculture industry,” said Congressman Baird. “That includes my alma mater, Purdue University, which has been a pioneer in research and food security. I was proud to help secure this important funding opportunity for our land-grant universities through the Working Families Tax Cuts last summer, and I thank President Trump, Secretary Rollins, and USDA for their efforts to support our farmers who feed and fuel our nation.”
This funding opportunity will be administered through the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, click here.
Congressman Baird Supports Legislation to Take Care of Veterans
Position: The release states that the representative is an original cosponsor of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act and supports its provisions to expand veterans' healthcare access, strengthen benefits for veterans and survivors, and reform VA processes.
Today, Congressman Baird released the following statement after serving as an original cosponsor of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, comprehensive and bipartisan legislation to modernize and reform U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services for veterans, sponsored by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Mike Bost (IL-12):
“This year, we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, and it is an opportunity to renew our promise to our veterans and their families,” said Congressman Baird. “As a Vietnam combat veteran, I am pleased to support this tremendous package to give veterans better access to healthcare, strengthen benefits for veterans and survivors, and reform outdated, bureaucratic processes at the VA that cause delays. We want to make the VA work for veterans again and make sure our country properly takes care of those who served our country. I’m also proud to see that the package contains the Major Richard Star Act, a priority for numerous Hoosiers and veterans in our district. I thank Congressman Bost for his leadership, and I will work with him to deliver this victory for our veterans.”
Additional information on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act can be found here.
Congressman Baird Votes to End Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Programs
Position: Congressman Baird voted in favor of three House bills (H.R. 8464, H.R. 8312, H.R. 7892) aimed at reducing fraud and improper payments in federal programs and restricting federal benefits for illegal immigrants and ineligible students.
Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464), the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312), and the No Aid for Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892), which passed the U.S. House this week:
“Hoosiers’ tax dollars should be spent wisely, and our federal resources should go to those who truly need assistance the most. I am working with my colleagues to end the waste, fraud, and abuse in our federal programs across the country. From Minnesota’s child care centers to fraud in our federal food and education programs, we are stopping illegal immigrants and criminal fraudsters from exploiting federal funds, robbing billions of dollars from taxpayers and American citizens who rely on these programs. I was proud to pass these bills out of the U.S. House to implement further guardrails, provide more oversight of our federal programs, and hold fraudsters accountable. I will continue to work with my colleagues to protect the integrity of Hoosiers’ tax dollars and ensure such widespread fraud never happens again.”
Congressman Baird Votes to Pass Secure America Act, Keep Hoosiers Safe
Position: Congressman Baird voted in favor of the Secure America Act, which funds ICE and CBP through Fiscal Year 2029, and criticized congressional Democrats for a 75-day DHS shutdown.
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Congressman Baird Votes to Pass Secure America Act, Keep Hoosiers Safe
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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Secure America Act to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029:
“Congressional Democrats have repeatedly demonstrated a reckless disregard for our border and national security,” said Congressman Baird. “They shut down DHS for 75 days, leaving law enforcement officers, disaster response personnel, and cybersecurity officials without proper funding to defend our country and help Americans in need. I will not allow Hoosiers to go without disaster aid or be left vulnerable to dangerous criminal illegal immigrants and illicit, deadly drugs because of an unfunded DHS. I was proud to vote for the Secure America Act, which provides our brave CBP and ICE agents with the funding and tools they need to carry out their mission. These men and women work tirelessly every day to secure our borders and protect innocent Americans. Hoosiers’ safety and security remain my top priority, and I will continue to stand with our ICE and CBP officers who keep Indiana and our nation safe.”
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Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Accelerate Commercial Biotechnology
Position: Introduces legislation to establish three or more nonprofit, pre-commercial facilities to help scale non-pharmaceutical biotechnologies to commercial production, arguing that the U.S. lacks sufficient biomanufacturing capacity and that scale-up is a major barrier to market.
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Infrastructure for Open Scale-up, Commercialization, and Accelerated Launch Ecosystems (BIO-SCALE) Act. This legislation will establish three or more product-agnostic, nonprofit, pre-commercial scale-up facilities for the scaling of non-pharmaceutical biotechnologies.
“We must continue to lead the world in biotechnology, and the United States remains a premier place to scale biotechnology,” said Congressman Baird. “However, widespread use of life-changing innovations is often stalled because of roadblocks to the commercial production of biotech products. This legislation will help remove these roadblocks and create the tools necessary to bring biotechnologies to market by authorizing a network of pre-commercial facilities. I am proud to lead this legislation to help advance biotechnology to market and keep America at the forefront of innovation.”
“Breakthrough science is just the first step--biotechnology innovators must also prove their products can be scaled,” said National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Commissioner Alexander Titus. “The BIO-SCALE Actwill help fill a critical gap between transformative ideas and a new biotech product coming to market, giving biotech entrepreneurs a real shot at unlocking private investment and turning promising discoveries into competitive products.”
While the U.S. has abundant feedstocks, reliable utilities, extensive transportation infrastructure, and proximity to consumers, the U.S. currently lacks sufficient biomanufacturing capacity to make here what we innovate here. A major roadblock for U.S. biotechnology is proving that products and processes will work at commercial scale.
The BIO-SCALE Act requires the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to submit a plan detailing criteria for an open competition, such as site selection, cost-sharing plans, approach to stakeholder engagement, and integration with existing infrastructure.
These facilities would have two to three years for fund expenditure, based on whether a facility has prior existing infrastructure and resources. The BIO-SCALE Act sunsets funding after 10 years from the enactment date. Facilities could continue if deemed successful by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Read the bill text here.
Congressman Baird Votes to Support Indiana Farmers and Make E-15 Available Year-Round
Position: Congressman Baird supports H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would make E-15 fuel available year-round. He argues the legislation will benefit corn farmers, strengthen rural economies, lower energy costs, reduce dependence on foreign energy, and support domestic manufacturing.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act:
“For states like Indiana and districts like mine, this legislation is not just about fuel policy. Year-round E-15 nationwide will support the countless corn farmers in my district, strengthen our rural economies, and lower energy costs for hardworking families. This legislation will provide a strong, reliable market for corn farmers in Indiana, giving them more confidence to plan for the future. E-15 is also an American-made fuel that will help us reduce our dependence on foreign energy while supporting domestic manufacturing and agriculture. This is key to unleashing American energy dominance and reducing prices at the gas pump. I was proud to join with my House colleagues to pass this legislation, and I strongly urge the Senate to quickly take up and pass this critical bill so it can be signed into law.”
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PACDefense2 contributionsAerospace and defense contractor PAC — supports candidates backing federal space contracts, national security priorities, and commercial space development.AI$10,000
2.NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC (CORNPAC)5 contributions$10,000
3.THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$7,500
4.INDIANA ACRE/INDIANA STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES DBA INDIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES FEDERAL PAC3 contributions$6,500
5.THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEOther1 contributionPAC with a motivational slogan name — specific policy positions and affiliations not inferable from the name alone.AI · low$5,000
6.ELECTING MAJORITY MAKING EFFECTIVE REPUBLICANS PACLeadership1 contributionMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports Republican candidates and party priorities aligned with effective governance and majority-building objectives.AI$5,000
7.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological1 contributionPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$5,000
8.WINE AND SPIRITS SHOLESALERS OF AMERICA PAC1 contribution$5,000
9.NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEBusiness1 contributionTrade association PAC for new-car dealers — backs candidates supporting dealer franchise protections, vehicle sales regulations, and automotive retail interests.AI$5,000
10.NADAPACAgriculture1 contributionNational Automobile Dealers Association PAC — supports candidates backing dealer-friendly automotive policies, franchise protections, and regulatory positions.AI$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION$7,000
2.SELF$5,500
3.NICOSON FARMING INC$3,500
4.BOSE MCKINNEY EVANS$3,500
5.GAYLOR ELECTRIC, INC.$3,500
6.A10 ASSOCIATES$3,300
7.KIRBY RISK CORP$2,000
8.RETEC CORPORATION$2,000
9.MO STRATEGIES INC$2,000
10.GRADIENT TECHNOLOGY$1,750
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
