West Indy News

Congressman Jim Baird, representing Indiana's 4th district, shared several updates and statements through his social media platform on February 3rd and 4th, 2025. These tweets cover topics ranging from national security to local community recognition and legislative actions.

On February 3rd, Congressman Baird highlighted the visit of the Secretary of Defense to the southern border alongside Kristi Noem's recent trip there. He emphasized the importance of border security as a component of national security, stating that "Border security is national security, and President Trump’s administration is clearly committed to securing our borders." He praised this commitment as an example of leadership.

Later that day, Congressman Baird recognized Captain Darrick Wiatt of the Greencastle Fire Department for his exceptional service. In his tweet, he expressed honor in acknowledging Captain Wiatt's contributions to the community and noted that "Captain Wiatt also recently won the 2024 Indiana Emergency Response Conference Fire Officer of the Year."

On February 4th, Congressman Baird announced upcoming votes in the House GOP on two significant pieces of legislation: the HALT Fentanyl Act and the Protecting American Energy Production Act. He stated their purpose was "to stop the scourge of fentanyl in our communities and promote domestic energy production," emphasizing efforts to save lives and restore energy dominance.