Mark B. Messmer
Republican Representative, District 8 — Indiana
9 bills139 cosponsored$324K raised593 votes recorded
Website202-225-4636
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Legislation
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HRES 1252cosponsor
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HRES 1122cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7897cosponsor
No Tax on Drill Pay Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7720sponsor
Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 506.
HR 7678cosponsor
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7651cosponsor
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7613cosponsor
ALERT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 7547sponsor
DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
HR 7362cosponsor
Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 12.
HR 7300cosponsor
Make Elections Great Again Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HR 7051cosponsor
American Dream Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7008cosponsor
Stop Insider Trading Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.
HR 6657sponsor
Restaurant Meals Program Reform Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Voting Record
450 yea128 nay14 missed1 present
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
Passed (215-210)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
Failed (198-224)
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
Failed (189-235)
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
Passed (420-0)
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$324K
Small donors $5KLarge individual $0PACs $319K
Spent $0Cash $0
2024 cycle$379K
Small donors $18KLarge individual $0PACs $361K
Spent $0Cash $0
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
StatementsLegislationVotes
HR 9535: To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-06-30
legislation
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
yea2026-06-30
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
yea2026-06-30
vote
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
nay2026-06-30
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03 — 2027-01-03Republican
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