Jim Baird

I thank the gentleman from Illinois for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, keeping our elections safe from cyberattacks and fraud is not and should not be a partisan priority. H.R. 2722 has been rushed to the House floor without giving the…

I'm also a Vietnam veteran. And that bill directs the DOE to establish a research program in AI and high-performance computing that's focused on supporting the VA by helping solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care.

the House Science Committee has introduced H.R. 617 the Department of Energy Veterans Health Initiative Act, a bill which I am also a cosponsor.

Voting is a fundamental right of every American citizen, and ensuring the right to a safe and secure election is the responsibility of every Member of Congress.

I believe it is also valuable that this Committee has the opportunity to hear what new and evolving challenges states are facing...

Without security, integrity, and accuracy in our electoral process, the foundation of our Nation, in fact, our democracy, is weakened.

Our Founders believed that government is more transparent, responsive, and accountable when it is closest to the people, which is why the Constitution gave the responsibility of our elections to the States.

Congress' role is to empower State officials to strengthen the security of their unique election systems, and effectively administer elections, not to try to dictate a one-size-fits-all.

To this end, Congress' role is to empower state officials to strengthen the security of their unique election systems and effectively administer elections, not to try to dictate a one-size-fits-all approach.

There is no doubt that there is a need for improved security of our elections...

There's no doubt that there is a need for improved security of our elections.

Today I rise to honor Dorothy ``Mom'' Brown for her dedication to the Phi Kappa Psi house at DePauw University. Few individuals have had an impact on Phi Kappa Psi as great as Dorothy, and we thank her for her selflessness. Prior to her…

On roll call no. 372, I mistakenly voted ``yes'' when I intended to vote ``no.'' Amendment No. 85 Offered by Ms. Stevens The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the…

One of the unmet needs that Congress should consider is providing outreach and assistance to young farmers in accessing key farm bill programs.

I appreciate your leadership in the Hoosier Young Farmers Coalition and share your passion for the next generation of agriculture.

As a proud Hoosier farmer, I am honored to see Indiana as a finalist to serve as the new home of the USDA's ERS and NIFA offices.

The NSF plays a critical role in helping educate and train the next generation of STEM workers.

For the United States to remain competitive, we must ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate in STEM fields.

Costly regulations, like those proposed in the Green New Deal, would hurt middle- and working-class Americans the most.

Now in the 21st century, we must lead again in the development of new sustainable materials and recycling technologies.

Article 1 of Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants the Congress the power to fix the standard of weight and measure.

NIST is at the forefront of advancing innovation.

the reason the state of Rhode Island opposes our bill is because it wants to protect its current monopoly on the gaming industry in southern New England.

Accordingly, we urge Congress to treat Mashpee fairly, and to act with all due haste to protect our reservation from further assault.

We strongly support this legislation and we thank sponsors Representative Cole and Representative Betty McCollum.