Mark B. Messmer

Republican Representative, District 8, Indiana

12 bills162 cosponsored$1.2M raised643 votes recorded

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Roots

“Born and raised in Southern Indiana” source

Career

“As small business owners, Mark and Kim” source

Public service

“serving as a music minister, the Parish Council, the Holy Family School Board, and the Cursillo program” source

Family

“have raised four children together” source
“Mark and his wife Kim are active members of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper” source
“Mark and his wife Kim have been married for 39 years” source

Also stated

“Before serving in Congress, Mark demonstrated strong leadership in the Indiana Statehouse” source

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Legislation

HR 10126cosponsor

DEMAND Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-08-20

HR 10017cosponsor

To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-08-03

HR 9909cosponsor

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish test and training corridors for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated capabilities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-07-23

HRES 1451cosponsor

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Voting Record

483 yea145 nay14 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

Current candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.

Mark MessmerRepublican· this member· state reported primary winner
$1.2M raised
Mary AllenDemocratic· state reported primary winner
$295K raised

Source: Indiana Secretary of State, Election Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.2M

Small donors $6KLarge individual $251KPACs $421K

Spent $665KCash $714K

2024 cycle$1.5M

Small donors $18KLarge individual $991KPACs $361K

Spent $1.3MCash $207K

Top Contributors

HOUSE WIFE$17K

WABASH VALLEY PRODUCE$13K

KOCH ENTERPRISES, INC$13K

WSI$12K

OFS$12K

N. LUNCH CONSULTING$11K

WABASH VALLEY PRODUCE$9K

HOUSE WIFE$9K

BOSE MCKINNEY & EVANS LLP$8K

UEBELHOR & SONS$8K

Committees

House Committee on Agriculture

Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry

House Committee on Armed Services

Readiness
Strategic Forces

House Committee on Education and Workforce

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Workforce Protections

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10126: DEMAND Act of 2026

cosponsor

2026-08-20

legislation

HR 10017: To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9909: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish test and training corridors for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated capabilities, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

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Show 12 more bills

HR 9517cosponsor

To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to export and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-29

HRES 1370cosponsor

Recognizing June 12, 2026, as the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and honoring the Sacred Heart as the living sign of Christ's divine love, mercy, humility, and reparation for sin.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-15

HR 9242cosponsor

To require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the recovery of certain United States nationals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-06-10

HR 9147cosponsor

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to modify the duties of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and Related Normalization Agreements, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-04

HR 9128sponsor

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 for the protection of certain information, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-06-03

HRES 1320cosponsor

Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-22

HRES 1252cosponsor

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-05-04

HRES 1122cosponsor

Honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-03-18

HR 7897cosponsor

No Tax on Drill Pay Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-03-12

HR 7720sponsor

Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 506.

2026-02-26

HR 7678cosponsor

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-25

HR 7651cosponsor

Chloe Cole Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

2026-02-23

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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2026-07-22

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yea

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nay

2026-07-22

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

yea

2026-07-22

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Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

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yea

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