WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) releasing Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants for disbursement: “Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and Hoosiers are grateful for their service,” said Rep. Messmer. “I thank President Trump and Agricultur... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joins the Indiana congressional delegation, Indiana state officials, and Hoosier agriculture leaders in celebrating the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to redistribute core operations from Washington, D.C., to five hub locations around the United States, including Indianapolis. The Trump Administration recognizes that farmers and rancher... Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Indiana Representative Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to celebrate EPA's announcement to repeal an unscientific, Obama-era policy initiative used to strangle American businesses. “The Endangerment Finding has long been a Democrat tool to issue burdensome regulations that ignore... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, in the House Education and Workforce Committee, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined his colleagues in questioning the presidents of several American universities to gain insight about what they are doing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic attacks and demonstrations occurring on their campuses. “No American student or educator should be subjected to this kind of a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Reps. Mark Messmer (R-IN) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) announced the official launch of the Congressional Hypersonics Caucus for the 119th Congress. The mission of the bipartisan caucus is to educate Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal administration officials, academia, and other important stakeholders, about the importance of hypersonic missile technolog... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. The CLARITY Act establishes clear rules of the road for the digital assets industry by drawing explicit lines in the jurisdictions between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill expands o... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026, the legislation responsible for funding the Department of Defense. “As a member of House Armed Services Committee (HASC) in the House of Representatives, the safety and security of Hoosiers and all Americans is my top priority in an increasingly dangerous and unp... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced his sponsorship of the Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act. Introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), this critical legislation builds upon the historic Abraham Accords that President Trump and Israel continue to negotiate with countries in the Middle East. The bill offers vital military support to countries who are committed to norm... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) celebrated the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This historic legislation contains numerous provisions that provide great benefits for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a legislative feat, and I am very impressed with the artful way President Trump successfully shepherded this bill through the H... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) introduced the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagement (GOLDEN DOME) Act. In order to adequately protect the United States from nuclear weapons launched by our adversaries, the Golden Dome Act would create a layered missile defense system that will effectively keep Americans safe from these foreign ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement in response to the early success of recent Israeli strikes in Iran: “Iran has been attacking Israel for over 40 years, whether directly or through proxies, and has always declared that they plan to wipe Israel off the map. For this reason, Iranian leadership must never be trusted to have the capability to produce a n... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) voted in the House of Representatives in favor of two resolutions — H. Res. 481 and H. Res. 488 — denouncing the recent antisemitic violence in America, including the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., the horrific firebomb assaults upon Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, and the arson attack on the home of the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined House Republican Leadership to rally support for H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by the House of Representatives last week. Along with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI), Rep. Messmer emphasized that the One Big Beautiful Bill contains pr... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and over 100 of their colleagues in a letter to House Appropriations leaders requesting an H-2A visa guestworker wage freeze in upcoming appropriations legislation. This simple policy fix will lower input costs for the agricultural community and keep Hoosier family farms in business. “While more permanent solutions are ne... Read More »
EVANSVILLE, IN – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) welcomed Veterans’ Affairs Secretary, Doug Collins, and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN), for a facility tour of one of Indiana’s 8th Congressional District’s VA clinics in Evansville. “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 ... Read More »
