West Indy News

Congressman Jim Baird, who represents Indiana’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared updates on his legislative activities and engagement with local agricultural communities through a series of posts on social media.

On July 17, 2025, Baird wrote, "This morning, I met with corn farmers in Indiana to discuss ag policy issues including the Farm Bill, protecting crop insurance, the importance of biofuels, and the need for year-round E15."

The following day, July 18, he announced his support for a federal spending measure: "I was proud to vote to rescind $9 billion in wasteful federal spending. This recissions package codifies DOGE cuts, saves taxpayers from funding left-wing propaganda outlets, and eliminates waste, fraud, and abuse in our federal agencies. This bill also saves Americans from"

Later that same day, Baird participated in an agricultural policy podcast. He posted on July 18: "It was an honor to join @hoosieragtoday's Indiana Ag Policy Podcast to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will be a huge benefit to farmers, Rural America, and Hoosier small businesses! Listen below https://t.co/sMCZjNtrCO"

Baird has served as a member of Congress since 2019 after replacing Todd Rokita. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018 and as a Putnam County Commissioner from 2006 to 2010. Born in Covington in 1945 and currently residing in Greencastle at age 77, Baird is also an alumnus of Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus.