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Jim Baird's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (IN) - District 4

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  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • "I am incredibly proud to earn an A+ rating from @sbaprolife's scorecard. Since my first day in Congress, I've made it my mission to protect children in the womb. This includes stopping your hard-earned tax dollars from paying for abortions." (x.com)
  • "The #MarchforLife may look different this year but #WhyWeMarch remains the same. From standing up for the Hyde Amendment to pushing for pro-life legislation like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • Rated 11% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 80% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "Americans are already shelling out hundreds more a month to keep up with soaring inflation rates. Democrats' decision to move forward with another reckless bill that adds $80 billion to the IRS is another unnecessary tax on the American people and is the last thing they need." (x.com)
  • "My constituents don't want to see this administration champion trillions of dollars in new taxes when they're already shelling out hundreds more each month to keep up with the inflation this administration has already created. This budget is a huge step in the wrong direction." (x.com)
  • "The White House insists that Build Back Better will "create durable economic growth and ease bottlenecks and inflationary pressures," when in reality, it will only burden the middle class by dedicating hard-earned American families’ tax dollars to implement far-left priorities." (x.com)
  • Rated 80% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "Americans are already shelling out hundreds more a month to keep up with soaring inflation rates. Democrats' decision to move forward with another reckless bill that adds $80 billion to the IRS is another unnecessary tax on the American people and is the last thing they need." (x.com)
  • "The White House insists that Build Back Better will "create durable economic growth and ease bottlenecks and inflationary pressures," when in reality, it will only burden the middle class by dedicating hard-earned American families’ tax dollars to implement far-left priorities." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • "In addition, this bill threatens free speech by creating a "Speech Czar' that would limit free speech by determining what speech is allowed and not allowed during a campaign. H.R. 1 will further entrench career politicians in their office, create unconstitutional restrictions on political speech, and target nonprofit organizations who advocate on behalf of their community." (None)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (None)
  • Voted against HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "It’s clear, Americans are opposed to defunding the police. Elected officials trying to cut police budgets are not listening. We must support our law enforcement and provide the resources they need to keep our communities safe." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Until now, NDAA has been bipartisan for over 50 years, with both sides of the aisle coming together to support our military. I’m proud to stand with my @HouseGOP colleagues calling on House Democrats to put our troops and security first." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Due to Biden-era policies, inflation rates are soaring and prices across the board are up. The average American simply cannot afford this. It’s time for House Democrats to prioritize American paychecks over wasteful government spending." (x.com)
  • "For over a year, Hoosier families have watched prices for household essentials skyrocket, forcing many to spend hundreds more each month to keep up with record-breaking inflation as their wages remain stagnant," said Rep. Baird. "While Congressional Democrats continue to rubber stamp the same spending sprees that are fueling inflation and putting a strain on Hoosier families, I will not support massive spending packages that bankroll radical agendas in stark contrast with Hoosier values, especially when they do nothing to address or even acknowledge this worsening economic crisis. I promised my constituents I would be a good steward of their taxpayer dollars, and I have no intention of breaking that promise." (None)
  • "We must break Washington's spending addiction. This week, I voted to reject the latest deal that would extend current levels of federal spending." (x.com)
  • "Thank you for your time last week, @ProsperityInd and @HoosierHousing! It was productive and insightful to connect with you directly to discuss affordable housing issues and solutions in Lafayette and across Indiana" (x.com)
  • "Inflation just reached 8.5%, the highest level in over 40 years. Soaring inflation rates are undercutting American workers’ wages and costing American families thousands. Americans simply cannot afford Democrats’ reckless spending." (x.com)
  • "Due to Biden-era policies, inflation rates are soaring and prices across the board are up. The average American simply cannot afford this. It’s time for House Democrats to prioritize American paychecks over wasteful government spending." (x.com)
  • "For over a year, Hoosier families have watched prices for household essentials skyrocket, forcing many to spend hundreds more each month to keep up with record-breaking inflation as their wages remain stagnant," said Rep. Baird. "While Congressional Democrats continue to rubber stamp the same spending sprees that are fueling inflation and putting a strain on Hoosier families, I will not support massive spending packages that bankroll radical agendas in stark contrast with Hoosier values, especially when they do nothing to address or even acknowledge this worsening economic crisis. I promised my constituents I would be a good steward of their taxpayer dollars, and I have no intention of breaking that promise." (None)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (None)
  • "Let's be clear: the Biden administration isn't canceling debt, they're transferring it to Americans who have: already paid their student loans, didn't go to college, paid their way through school, chose lower-cost schools to avoid a debt trap" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5746: "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Biden has caved to the green energy lobby and paused new LNG exports. This awful decision will limit America's energy independence and allow our adversaries to tighten their grip on global energy markets. U.S. energy workers should benefit from our energy policy, not Russia!" (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • Voted against HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Gas prices have officially DOUBLED since President Biden took office, and as a result, Hoosiers are paying an average of $5 a gallon. It's time for this administration to support American energy, not boost our dependence on foreign oil." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21: "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Biden administration's rule put forward by the ATF that reclassifies firearms with a stabilizing brace as short-barreled rifles is yet another attack on lawful firearm-owning citizens and our Second Amendment." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted against HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 987 "MORE Health Education Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "This week, I traveled to the southern border to survey the impact of Biden’s open-door policies that halted the completion of Trump-era fencing like the one behind me.Our border patrol agents are overrun; they need additional support to alleviate the crisis at our southern border" (x.com)
  • Rated 77% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 77% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (None)
  • "As our country faces a crisis along our southern border, a crisis that President Biden has created, it is unthinkable that Congress would grant amnesty and encourage millions of more migrants to illegally enter the country." (x.com)
  • "Not only did CBP just announce apprehensions of illegal immigrants at our southern border during October reached the highest in the month’s history, but now Democrats are hoping to strengthen their open-door policies by giving amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants under #BBB" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Proud to wear this pin in support of Ukraine as they continue to fight for their sovereignty. We must stand with our allies in their efforts to preserve Democracy." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • "The recent collapse of cryptocurrency exchange giant FTX dramatically underscores the need for further transparency from the world of Big Tech..." (x.com)

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