Congressman Baird on 119th Congress, Speaker Johnson

Congressman Jim Baird, a Hoosier Republican, is part of the newly sworn in 119^th Congress. As such, he issued a couple of statements about both his inclusion in the august body as well as the decision to keep Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House.

“Serving in Congress is the honor of a lifetime, and I am grateful that I have once again been elected to represent the people of Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. I will continue to advocate on behalf of Hoosiers to stop the reckless government spending, defend our Constitutional freedoms, support our troops, and restore America’s national security and economic prosperity. As we begin the 119^th Congress, I am committed to working with my Congressional colleges to deliver on President Trump’s successful agenda and pass policies that put America first.”

“For four years, Hoosiers have struggled under the Biden Administration’s catastrophic policies, which the American people resoundingly rejected in November 2024. As we begin the 119^th Congress, and as President Trump is sworn into office on January 20, 2025, the American people deserve a Speaker who is committed to advancing President Trump’s America First agenda. For this reason, I was proud to cast my vote for Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House. I am confident in Mike Johnson’s ability to work with the Republican-led Senate and President Trump to roll back the Biden Administration’s burdensome regulations, unleash American energy dominance, secure our southern border, and restore economic prosperity. I look forward to working with Speaker Johnson to restore America’s leadership and deliver on the mandate of the American people.”

Baird represents Indiana’s 4^th Congressional District, which includes Montgomery County.