Education
B.S. Animal Science, Purdue University (1967); M.S. Animal Science, Purdue University (1969); Ph.D. Animal Science (Monogastric Nutrition), University of Kentucky (1975)
Career History
U.S. Army Soldier
United States Army
1969 - 1972
Extension Agent
Purdue University, Putnam County
1974 - 1983
Farmer and Small Business Owner
Private sector
County Commissioner
Putnam County, Indiana
2006 - 2010
State Representative, District 44
Indiana House of Representatives
2010 - 2018
Recent Legislation
H.Res. 317
· Sponsor
Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly remote and digitally dependent world.
May 15, 2023
H.R. 41
· Sponsor
VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023
Apr 18, 2023
H.R. 621
· Sponsor
PART Act
Feb 10, 2023
H.R. 588
· Sponsor
Border Construction Materials Transfer Act of 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Committee Assignments
Member
Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Champions passage of a new comprehensive farm bill; Vice Chair of Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology subcommittee; introduced the Hemp Planting Predictability Act in January 2026
Advocates for energy independence and advanced nuclear technology; introduced the Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025
Only member of Congress with a science Ph.D.; introduced the NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act to strengthen federal research coordination
As a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran, advocates for veteran healthcare, benefits, and recognition
Supports broadband expansion and infrastructure investment for the 16 rural counties in Indiana's 4th District
Contact & Resources
Indiana(IN)
R
Mike Braun
The Crossroads of America
The Hoosier State's 9 representatives reflect its split personality: urban Indianapolis and Fort Wayne surrounded by rural conservatism. Mike Pence's home state mixes Midwest nice with surprising political hardball.
Capital
Indianapolis
Population
6.8M
2024 Turnout
58.6%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
9
Electoral Votes
11
District
IN-4