WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Mark Messmer (R-IN) and Pete Stauber (R-MN) delivered hot breakfast to National Guard troops stationed across Washington, D.C. to thank them for their incredible work guarding the capital city as a component of President Trump’s historic crackdown on out-of-control urban crime in America. “It was an honor to join my colleague Congressman Pete Stauber as we traveled ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the passage of H.R. 4446, the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success (FAST VETS) Act, in the House of Representatives. The legislation makes the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program more flexible for veterans with service-connected disabilities re-entering the workforce. “Indian... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) celebrated the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026, the legislation responsible for funding the Department of War. “The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act codifies the key policy priorities our Republican majority in the House of Representatives has been fighting for, and with Crane Naval Surface Warfare Base in... Read More »
EVANSVILLE, IN – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and other Indiana and Kentucky leaders to rally support for the ongoing bridge project at the I-69 Ohio River Crossing between Evansville, IN and Henderson, KY. “The bridge that connects southern Indiana with our friends in Kentucky will create new economic opportunities by establishing a major international freig... Read More »
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 »
