Messmer Applauds USDA Funding Grant for Volunteer Fire Departments

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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…

Messmer and Indiana Federal, State, and Agriculture Leaders Celebrate New USDA Hub in Indianapolis

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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…

Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Initiating the Repeal of Radical Obama-Biden Climate Policy

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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…

Messmer Questions U.S. University Leaders Regarding Antisemitic Demonstrations

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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…

Messmer Launches Congressional Hypersonics Caucus

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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…

Messmer Supports Digital Assets Innovation

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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…

Messmer Delivers National Security Wins in National Defense Authorization Act

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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…

Messmer Supports the Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

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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…

Messmer Announces Historic Wins for Indiana’s 8th District in the One Big Beautiful Bill

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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…

Messmer Introduces the Golden Dome Act

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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…