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U.S. House Representative

Mark B. Messmer

8th District of Indiana · Republican

Power Score

Emerging

Ranked in the top 50% of all House members

How is this scored?

In Office Since
Jan 3, 2025
Next Election
Nov 2026
Current Term
1st Term

At a Glance

15

Bills Sponsored

0 passed

10

Committees

Member

99%

Party Alignment

Very strong

23

Power Score

Top 50%

IN-8

District

House seat

Leadership Roles

House Committee on Agriculture
Member
The House Committee on Agriculture has legislative jurisdiction over agriculture, food, rural development, and forestry.
House Committee on Armed Services
Member
The House Committee on Armed Services has legislative jurisdiction over military and defense.
House Committee on Education and Workforce
Member
The committee has legislative jurisdiction over matters related to higher and lower education, workforce development and protections, and health, employment, labor, and pensions.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Member

Voting Alignment

With party99%
With districtSample
Bipartisan0%
Against party1%

Based on 570 recorded votes.

District Snapshot

IN-8

Congressional district · Indiana

755K

Residents

R+36

Lean

Top Issue Areas

From 15 recent bills

Economy
24%
Food
24%
Climate
12%
Education
12%
Safety
6%

Share of issue-area tags across the 15 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.

Recent Activity

Sample

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Messmer weighs in on this week's key votes
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Messmer co-sponsors new legislation
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Messmer statement on committee action

Recent Bills Sponsored

CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026

Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026

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Critical Industry Skills Act

DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act

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