Mark B. Messmer
U.S. Representative · IN-8 · Republican
Statements and posts
69 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Messmer Supports Resolutions Condemning Antisemitic Violence in the United States
Voted for resolutions condemning antisemitic violence in the United States.
“I am proud to have voted for this important legislation. It is unacceptable that the Jewish community in our country is facing such appalling hatred and violence”
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Messmer and House Republican Leadership Rally Behind the One Big Beautiful Bill
Rallied support for One Big Beautiful Bill containing SNAP work requirements and agriculture provisions.
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Messmer Joins Bipartisan Push for H-2A Wage Freeze to Protect Hoosier Farmers
Joined bipartisan letter requesting H-2A visa wage freeze in appropriations legislation.
“While more permanent solutions are needed to address the AEWR’s past impact and its future trajectory, we request that the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill prohibit funds from being used to implement a wage larger than the January 2023 wage rate or otherwise freeze the H-2A wage rates at January 2023 levels”
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Toured VA clinic with Veterans Affairs Secretary and Senator to assess veteran healthcare.
“Veterans put their lives on the line when they answered the call to serve our country and they have earned the right to have the best in quality and efficient healthcare when they are in need”
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Messmer Issues Statement on Passage of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
Praised House passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
“House Republicans worked hard to deliver President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. This comprehensive legislation increases funding for border security, protects the needs of our nation’s farmers, and provides necessary tax relief for Hoosiers and all Americans.”
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Messmer Denounces Disgraceful Antisemitism at American Universities
Denounced antisemitism at American universities during House Education and Workforce Committee hearing.
“Multiple Jewish students on the campuses you preside over report feeling ostracized for the sole fact that they are Jewish”
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Introduced bill to codify Trump executive order prohibiting federal funds for universities requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
“As we work to restore common sense and liberties back to the American people, I am proud to co-lead this legislation to ensure universities can no longer force their students to have the COVID-19 vaccine”
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Messmer Introduces the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act
Messmer introduced legislation prohibiting federal funding for colleges with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
“It is unbelievable that even today, two years after the COVID-19 emergency was officially declared dead and gone, there are still learning institutions across this country persecuting students and staff with unnecessary vaccine mandates”
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Messmer Supports Legislation to Hold Rogue Judges Accountable
Voted for legislation limiting federal judges' authority to issue broad injunctive relief.
“District Judges do not and should not have the power to dictate national policy or usurp the power of the Executive Branch”
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Messmer Lauds Passage of the SAVE Act in the House of Representatives
Voted for the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
“Hoosiers in Indiana 8th Congressional District and all Americans deserve to know their elections are fair and secure”
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Messmer's Pro-Family Care Legislation Clears House Education and Workforce Committee
Passed bill to reduce regulations on employer-provided childcare assistance.
“I am thrilled that the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced my bill to provide American family caregivers with this important opportunity”
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Messmer Introduces the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
Introduced bill to reduce regulatory burden on employers providing childcare and elder care.
“As a father of four, I understand how vital it is for Hoosiers to have access to affordable, quality child and elder care”
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Messmer Celebrates Passage of DETERRENT Act in House of Representatives
Celebrated House passage of the DETERRENT Act to prevent foreign influence on U.S. colleges.
“For decades, the Chinese Communist Party, Iran, and Russia have targeted America’s college systems by pushing dangerous propaganda aimed at influencing impressionable students”
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Messmer Welcomes Kratos Defense to Southern Indiana
Welcomed defense manufacturer Kratos to Indiana with new facility and jobs.
“I am thrilled that Kratos will bring dozens of good-paying jobs to Indiana’s 8th Congressional District with the goal of keeping America safe at home and abroad”
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Messmer Issues Statement on the Passage of the Continuing Resolution
Voted for the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.
“Today’s passage of the Continuing Resolution is a victory for Hoosiers in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District, and for all Americans”
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Indiana Congressman Mark Messmer Tapped to Serve on House Education and Workforce Committee
Announced appointment to House Education and Workforce Committee and subcommittee roles.
“I am deeply honored Chairman Walberg has entrusted me with this great responsibility to represent my constituents in Indiana, and all Americans, on the House Education and Workforce Committee”
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Representative Mark Messmer (IN-08) Introduces Congressional Disapproval Language
Introduced resolution to disapprove Biden administration's energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment.
“This overreaching rule from President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy adds unnecessary and burdensome costs on the backs of hard-working Hoosiers and all Americans”
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Indiana's Mark Messmer Selected to Serve on Key Congressional Committees in the 119th Congress
Selected to serve on House Armed Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee in 119th Congress.
“I am deeply honored to be selected to serve on two important committees representing Indiana’s 8th Congressional District in my first term in Congress”
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Congressman Messmer Officially Sworn In to Represent Indiana's 8th District
Sworn into House representing Indiana's 8th District; pledged to strengthen economy and secure border.
“I am humbled and deeply honored to serve my community in the United States Congress”
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