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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed 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 an... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) denounced the rampant antisemitism taking place on college campuses across the United States in a 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,” said Rep. Messmer. “Are you comfortable with your schools driving away J... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) was recently featured in a Fox News exclusive article detailing the introduction of his latest bill, the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act. This legislation codifies President Trump’s February executive order withholding federal funds for any college or university that continues to mandate a required COVID-19 vaccination. Read the full ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act. This legislation codifies President Trump’s February executive order withholding federal funds for any college or university that continues to mandate a required COVID-19 vaccination. “It is unbelievable that even today, two years after the COVID-19 emergency was offici... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) voted in favor of H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA). NORRA legislation is necessary so that Americans can trust that President Trump can lawfully exercise his power as the elected leader of the United States without the concern that rogue, hyper-partisan judges will overstep their authority to try and prevent him from fulfilling the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) voted to support passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22) in the U.S. House of Representatives. This common-sense legislation ensures that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. The SAVE bill is necessary so that states and localities across the country will be required to take measures to protect federal... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer’s (R-IN) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act (H.R. 2270) overwhelmingly passed the House Education and Workforce Committee. This legislation makes it easier for employers to provide childcare and dependent care assistance to employees by removing unnecessary regulations and red tape that until now prevented them from doing so. “I am th... Read More »
