Press Releases

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 »

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… 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… 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act (H.R. 2270). This legislation makes it easier for employers to provide childcare and dependent care assistance to their workers by removing unnecessary regulations that prohibit them from doing so. With hundreds of thousands of seniors… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act (H.R. 1048). The DETERRENT Act safeguards American colleges and universities from hostile foreign influence by ensuring the gifts and donations they receive are not attached to regimes that wish to do us… Read more »

CRANE, IN – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) welcomed Kratos Defense, an American defense manufacturer, and their new Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF) to Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. Kratos will bring the best and latest defense technology that America has to offer, all while bringing good-paying jobs to Southern Indiana. “I am thrilled that Kratos will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement following the passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025: “Today’s passage of the Continuing Resolution is a victory for Hoosiers in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District, and for all Americans,” said Rep. Messmer. “This bill provides a robust… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced that he has been selected to serve on the House Education and Workforce Committee for the 119th Congress. In addition to this role, he will also serve as Vice Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee and join the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee. “I am deeply honored Chairman… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Mark Messmer introduced a resolution to provide Congressional disapproval of the Biden Administration’s harmful Department of Energy rule that applies overly stringent energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment. “This overreaching rule from President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy adds unnecessary and burdensome costs… Read more »