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Brian Baird |
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Currently Elected Washington U.S. Representative District 3 |
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Party: |
Washington State Democrats |
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Email: |
gipsoncindy@gmail.com |
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Website: |
www.brianbaird.com |
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Phone: |
(360)513-3851 |
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Address: |
PO Box 5584
Vancouver, WA 98668 |
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Legislative Assignments: |
House Committee on Science and Technology
House Subcommittee on Research and Science Education
House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
House Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies) |
Brian was elected to serve the people of Washington State's Third Congressional District in 1998. He currently serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he serves on the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. Baird is also a member of the Science and Budget Committees. Through his work on these committees, Brian helps secure critical funding for Southwest Washington’s infrastructure, environment and educational needs. His work on the Budget Committee grants him top-level access to fiscal policy decision making while working to create the federal budget resolutions that govern spending throughout the nation.
Congressman Baird was elected President of his 1998 Freshman Democratic Class. He currently serves as a Senior Democratic Whip and on the Democratic Steering Committee. These positions afford him significant access to the House leadership and allow him to be a strong advocate for the needs of Southwest Washington in debates and behind the scenes.
Brian is deeply committed to working to make lives better in Southwest Washington and to provide excellent service to the constituents of the Third District. During his time in Congress, he has flown home nearly every weekend and has hosted well over 200 town hall meetings and visited every high school, port, hospital and countless businesses and organizations in Southwest Washington. |
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Personal: (Gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence) |
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Baird currently resides in Vancouver and is married to Rachel Nugent, an economist with the Population Reference Bureau. Together they enjoy traveling and outdoor pursuits, including camping, hiking, skiing and cycling. Brian and Rachel are the proud parents of twin baby boys, William Washington and Walter Franklin. |
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
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Dr. Baird received his B.S. from the University of Utah, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1977. He continued on to theUniversity of Wyoming, receiving his M.S. and PhD in clinical psychology. |
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics) |
Congressman Baird brings a unique perspective to the U.S. House of Representatives as a licensed clinical psychologist who has practiced in Washington state and Oregon. Brian also taught at the university level and is a former chairman of the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University. Prior to his election, Brian worked in state and Veterans Administration psychiatric hospitals, community mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment programs, institutions for juvenile offenders and head injury rehabilitation programs.
He has published a number of journal articles and has authored two books: The Internship and Practicum Handbook and Are We Having Fun Yet?, which combines his love of the outdoors with practical psychological advice for couples and families involved in skiing, hiking or other outdoor pursuits. |
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type) |
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None. |
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement) |
Grassroots Volunteer for Democratic Campaigns, 1976-present
American Psychological Association
Amnesty International, Bosnian Student Project
National Organization for Women
Washington State Psychological Association. |
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices) |
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None. |
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs) |
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Protestant. |
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements) |
Brian has published a number of journal articles and has authored two books: The Internship and Practicum Handbook and Are We Having Fun Yet?, which combines his love of the outdoors with practical psychological advice for couples and families involved in skiing, hiking or other outdoor pursuits.
He currently serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he serves on the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. Baird is also a member of the Science and Budget Committees.
Congressman Baird was elected President of his 1998 Freshman Democratic Class. He currently serves as a Senior Democratic Whip and on the Democratic Steering Committee. |