
Brian Baird
Democrat · WA-3 · House of Representatives
27 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (111)
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Introduced 2006-06-28 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A069) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2006-06-07 · By unanimous consent, the Baird amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2005-09-14 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-06-22 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 268 (Roll no. 299).
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Introduced 2005-06-14 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 - 168 (Roll no. 248).
HR 6316 — To extend through December 31, 2008, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits.
Introduced 2006-11-13 · Became Public Law No: 109-434.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 5485 — Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area Study Act
Introduced 2006-05-25 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5290 — Stop Fraud in Iraq Act
Introduced 2006-05-04 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 5015 — Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
Introduced 2006-03-28 · Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
CongressHR 4826 — To extend through December 31, 2006, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits.
Introduced 2006-03-01 · Became Public Law No: 109-209.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4712 — To amend the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an entire bridge project, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4499 — For the relief of Juanita Jimenez.
Introduced 2005-12-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 4196 — To establish a National Foreign Language Coordination Council.
Introduced 2005-11-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3765 — A bill to extend through March 31, 2006, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities and to expedite the processing of permits".
Introduced 2005-09-14 · Became Public Law No: 109-99.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3415 — To suspend temporarily the duty on mixture of magnesium peroxide and magnesium oxide containing 35 percent magnesium peroxide.
Introduced 2005-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3378 — Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2657 — Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1274 — To suspend temporarily the duty on amyl-anthraquinone.
Introduced 2005-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1004 — Nonresident Income Tax Freedom Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
TaxationHR 38 — Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Introduced 2005-01-04 · Became Public Law No: 109-44.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 688 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-02-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 556 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and to educate the public on ways to help prevent the use of that damaging narcotic.
Introduced 2005-11-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 541 — Honoring Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005, and Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2005, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-11-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 284 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the provisional quorum provision.
Introduced 2005-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
CongressHRES 275 — Recognizing and honoring the work of Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust and its members.
Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHR 5383 — Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks Partnership Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4905 — Department of Energy Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 3650 — Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2010
Introduced 2009-09-25 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3459 — Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3247 — To establish a social and behavioral sciences research program at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-07-17 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 3084 — Chinook Nation Restoration Act
Introduced 2009-06-26 · Committee Hearings Held.
Native AmericansHR 2576 — Chinook Nation Restoration Act
Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to House Ways and Means
Native AmericansHR 1736 — International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-26 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1079 — Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act
Introduced 2009-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 682 — Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
Introduced 2009-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
CongressHR 14 — FOARAM Act
Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Environmental ProtectionHR 16 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
Introduced 2009-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 52 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill mass vacancies in the House of Representatives and the Senate and to preserve the right of the people to elect their Representatives and Senators in Congress.
Introduced 2009-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
CongressHRES 1390 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should use its position of global leadership to improve and strengthen whale conservation efforts and to ensure that commercial, scientific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence.
Introduced 2010-05-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1148 — Expressing support for the mission and goals of the World Economic Forum.
Introduced 2010-03-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 554 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-06-17 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHCONRES 313 — Expressing thanks to the people of Qatar for their assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Introduced 2010-07-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 250 — Congratulating the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity.
Introduced 2010-03-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2008-02-07 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-10-30 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6922 — To amend the Small Business Act to provide low-interest loans to small business concerns providing transportation services to assist them in dealing with high motor fuel prices.
Introduced 2008-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 6698 — Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Act
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 6689 — Chinook Nation Restoration Act
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Native AmericansHR 6567 — Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act
Introduced 2008-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 6540 — To create a Trade Agreement Enforcement Commission.
Introduced 2008-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5726 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers.
Introduced 2008-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 5617 — Political Intelligence Disclosure Act
Introduced 2008-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4362 — To clarify the temporary suspension of duty on 9, 10-Anthracenedione.
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4363 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 9, 10-Anthracenedione, 2 pentyl-.
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4364 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain magnesium peroxide.
Introduced 2007-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3378 — College Affordability for Working Students Act
Introduced 2007-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 3187 — Meth Mouth Correctional Costs and Reentry Support Act
Introduced 2007-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3163 — Healthy Americans Act
Introduced 2007-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 2487 — To provide for an additional place of holding court in the western district of Washington.
Introduced 2007-05-24 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 2341 — Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
Introduced 2007-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
CongressHR 1984 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an entire bridge project.
Introduced 2007-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1867 — National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-04-17 · Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral (March 29, 2007).
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1765 — Access to Language Education Act
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1769 — Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1731 — National Park Centennial Act
Introduced 2007-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1496 — Beating Infections through Research and Development Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
HealthHR 1068 — To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991.
Introduced 2007-02-15 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1067 — To establish a Federal coordination and planning process for advanced research instrumentation and facilities.
Introduced 2007-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 747 — National Foreign Language Coordination Act
Introduced 2007-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 407 — Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area Study Act
Introduced 2007-01-11 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 60 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 56 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill mass vacancies in the House of Representatives and the Senate and to preserve the right of the people to elect their Representatives and Senators in Congress.
Introduced 2007-10-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
CongressHRES 1307 — Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation.
Introduced 2008-06-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1112 — Recognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef.
Introduced 2008-04-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 987 — Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services in order to save money, stimulate the economy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Introduced 2008-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHRES 930 — Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Introduced 2008-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHRES 790 — Commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the needs of the State of Washington's veterans and encouraging residents of other States to pursue creative ways to show their own support for veterans.
Introduced 2007-11-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CommemorationsHRES 575 — Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued committment to holding elections and broadening political participation, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-07-26 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 503 — Commending the Middle East Investment Initiative.
Introduced 2007-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 504 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Congress—
Introduced 2004-04-01 · On agreeing to the Baird amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4920 — To suspend temporarily the duty on amyl-anthraquinone.
Introduced 2004-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3819 — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Designation Act
Introduced 2004-02-24 · Became Public Law No: 108-387.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3092 — Methamphetamine Equipment, Training, Hardware, Material and Safety Knowledge Grant Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2521 — Fair, Transparent, and Competitive Internet Naming Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
CommerceHR 2489 — Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act
Introduced 2003-06-17 · Became Public Law No: 108-222.
Native AmericansHR 2397 — Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Introduced 2003-06-10 · Committee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 77 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2003-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
CongressHJRES 83 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2003-12-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 572 — Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2004-03-23 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Baird. Petition No: 108-7. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis7.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
CongressHCONRES 111 — Expressing sympathy for the loss of Rachel Corrie in the Palestinian village of Rafah in the Gaza Strip on March 16, 2003.
Introduced 2003-03-25 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2001-06-20 · Mr. Young (FL) raised a point of order against the Baird amendment (A019). Mr. Young of Florida stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation on an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 5347 — To amend the Small Business Act to allow certain small business concerns that have employee stock ownership plans to qualify as HUBZone small business concerns.
Introduced 2002-09-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHR 5172 — Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Introduced 2002-07-22 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4680 — Science Undergraduate Community College Education Enhancement Development Act
Introduced 2002-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 4549 — To codify the duty-free treatment of imports of straight sawn shingles of western red cedar.
Introduced 2002-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4027 — Methamphetamine Protective Equipment and Training Partnership Grant Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3316 — Computer Security Enhancement and Research Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2846 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide comparable unrelated business taxable income treatment to tax exempt organizations which hold interests in S corporations to the treatment as is provided to such organizations for interests held in partnerships.
Introduced 2001-09-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2731 — School Energy Assistance Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 2732 — Stop Westward Aquatic Threats Act
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2176 — Disaster Burden Relief Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2099 — To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
Introduced 2001-06-07 · Became Public Law No: 107-342.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 322 — Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 67 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives in the event a significant number of Members are unable to serve at any time because of a national emergency.
Introduced 2001-10-10 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
CongressHR 4287 — Financial Aid for Skill Enhancement Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
EducationHR 3675 — Methamphetamine Response and Training Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3296 — Lewis and Clark Historic Trail Technical Corrections Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-10 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2464)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2393 — Disaster Burden Relief Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1433 — Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1293 — Transportation Employee Fair Taxation Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-25 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Transportation and Public Works