Press Releases

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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »