Press Release: Congressman Jim Baird Introduces STEM Training Legislation for Foreign Service Officers - Quiver Quantitative

Congressman Jim Baird introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act to enhance STEM training for Foreign Service officers. Quiver AI Summary Congressman Baird introduces new legislation: Congressman Jim Baird has introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act (H.R. 8212), aimed at ensuring that Foreign Service Officers receive essential training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) before serving abroad. Baird emphasizes the importance of this training in today’s digital security landscape. Background on current training: Currently, Foreign Service Officers undergo basic training but do not receive instruction on STEM topics. The new legislation seeks to address this gap by including STEM training in the A-100 orientation course, focusing on emerging technologies and their implications for American diplomacy. Legislation’s objectives: Baird argues that a strong foundation in STEM is crucial for diplomats to understand technology's role in international relations and to safeguard U.S. national security against adversaries like Communist China. The bill aims to integrate STEM training into diplomatic efforts to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. diplomacy. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here . Check out the Quiver Quantitative API to build on top of data on congressional stock trading, insider transactions, hedge fund moves, and more. 🏛️ Receive Alerts on Congress James R. Baird Fundraising James R. Baird recently disclosed $55.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 941st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 48.3% came from individual donors. Baird disclosed $96.9K of spending. This was the 754th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year. Baird disclosed $140.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 966th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. You can see the disclosure here , or track James R. Baird's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative . James R. Baird Net Worth Quiver Quantitative estimates that James R. Baird is worth $30.9M , as of April 15th, 2026. This is the 41st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates. Baird has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live. You can track James R. Baird's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Baird . James R. Baird Bill Proposals Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by James R. Baird: H.R.8212 : Tech Diplomacy Training Act H.R.8036 : Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 H.R.7936 : Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 H.R.7194 : Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act H.R.7024 : Hemp Planting Predictability Act H.R.7010 : To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. You can track bills proposed by James R. Baird on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Baird . 2026 Indiana's 4th Congressional District Election There has been approximately $597,050 of spending in Indiana's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates. The rating for this race is currently "Solid R". You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Indiana's 4th congressional district election .