Mark B. Messmer
Republican Representative, District 8, Indiana
13 bills169 cosponsored$1.4M raised674 votes recorded
Website202-225-4636
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “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
Also stated
- “Before serving in Congress, Mark demonstrated strong leadership in the Indiana Statehouse” source
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Legislation
HR 10577sponsor
To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10556cosponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 10526cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 West Memorial Drive in Muncie, Indiana, as the "Officer Blake A. Reynolds Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1449cosponsor
Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9859sponsor
To require the Secretary of Labor to enter into adverse interest agreements if the Secretary shares information with an individual that is related to a potential civil action, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9701cosponsor
To amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to clarify its membership eligibility requirements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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.
Voting Record
512 yea147 nay14 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceCurrent candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.
- Mary AllenDemocratic· general ballot$467K raised
- Mark MessmerRepublican· this member· general ballot—
Source: Indiana Secretary of State, Election Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $6KLarge individual $297KPACs $524K
Spent $840KCash $763K
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 10577: To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10526: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 West Memorial Drive in Muncie, Indiana, as the "Officer Blake A. Reynolds Post Office Building".
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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