James
Baird

Baird has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports expanded federal employee retirement savings accessBaird sponsored the Increased TSP Access Act in consecutive Congresses (H.R.3036 in 2023, H.R.575 in 2025), each with substantial cosponsor support. The bills would expand access to the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees. The reintroduction across multiple sessions indicates sustained attention to this issue.
• 02
  Supports VA same-day scheduling for veteransBaird sponsored the VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023 (H.R.41), a bill that attracted more than 50 cosponsors and was referred to committee. The bill addresses scheduling access for veterans seeking care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• 03
  Voted against multiple continuing appropriations measuresBaird voted against final passage of several continuing resolutions that ultimately became law, including the Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (H.R.7463), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R.9747), and a further continuing appropriations measure for fiscal year 2024 (H.R.2872). Each vote was cast against the position of the majority of his party.
• 04
  Voted against the National Defense Authorization Act FY2024Baird voted against final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R.2670), which became law. The vote was cast against the position of the majority of his party in the House.
• 05
  Sponsored foreign policy and Palestine-related legislationBaird sponsored the No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025 (H.R.3208) and a bill requiring the Secretary of State to report an assessment related to conflict and stabilization matters (H.R.1516). Both were referred to committee and represent reintroduced measures from prior Congresses.