
U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 8th district
Republican
119th Congress, two-year term
Missed 1.9% of roll calls. Chamber median 1.9%.
The full voting recordCounts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we countFrom FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Republican. In Congress since 2025, 1 term in total.
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Bills and resolutions Messmer signed on to as a cosponsor. An original cosponsor signed on the day the bill was introduced. Source: govinfo bill status files, last updated Nov 6, 2026.
Messmer also withdrew as a cosponsor from 3 bills, not listed here.
Trump Accounts for All Generations Act
Sponsor Adrian Smith (R). Joined Oct 26, 2026. 22 cosponsors. H.R. 8313 on Congress.gov
Introduced
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Sponsor Mike Kelly (R). Joined Oct 1, 2026. 94 cosponsors. H.R. 2199 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
This bill specifies certain requirements for private health insurers regarding coverage of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who are also covered under Medicare.
In particular, the bill specifies that insurers may not limit benefits, including limiting network composition, in a manner that will affect ESRD Medicare beneficiaries differently compared to others without ESRD. The bill additionally specifies that insurers are not required to include a particular renal dialysis provider or a particular number of such providers as part of their networks.
REDI Act
Sponsor Brian Babin (R). Joined Oct 1, 2026. 133 cosponsors. H.R. 2028 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act
This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.
VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Sponsor Paul Gosar (R). Original cosponsor. 34 cosponsors. H.R. 10556 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
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".
Sponsor Victoria Spartz (R). Original cosponsor. 8 cosponsors. H.R. 10526 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
This bill designates 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".
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Sponsor Dan Newhouse (R). Original cosponsor. 59 cosponsors. H.Res. 1552 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
END 7-OH Act
Sponsor Gus Bilirakis (R). Joined Sep 16, 2026. 9 cosponsors. H.R. 8000 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act
Sponsor Mike Kelly (R). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 3 cosponsors. H.R. 9911 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
FLEETS Now Act
Sponsor Young Kim (R). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 7 cosponsors. H.R. 8615 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025
Sponsor Patrick Ryan (D). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 83 cosponsors. H.R. 4768 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
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.
Sponsor Andrew Garbarino (R). Original cosponsor. 227 cosponsors. H.Res. 1511 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
ARCA Act of 2025
Sponsor Tom Barrett (R). Joined Sep 3, 2026. 1 cosponsor. H.R. 6833 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
VISN Reform Act of 2025
Sponsor Mike Bost (R). Joined Sep 3, 2026. 1 cosponsor. H.R. 6733 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
DEMAND Act of 2026
Sponsor Ronny Jackson (R). Original cosponsor. 4 cosponsors. H.R. 10126 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
HAILEY Act of 2026
Sponsor Rudy Yakym (R). Joined Aug 6, 2026. 11 cosponsors. H.R. 9236 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Permanent CBDC Ban Act
Sponsor Michael Cloud (R). Original cosponsor. 33 cosponsors. H.R. 10017 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Sponsor Joe Wilson (R). Original cosponsor. 41 cosponsors. H.Res. 1451 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
This resolution supports the designation of Charleston, South Carolina, as the host city for the 2027 annual session of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act
Sponsor Ronny Jackson (R). Original cosponsor. 8 cosponsors. H.R. 9909 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
Sponsor Jefferson Shreve (R). Original cosponsor. 9 cosponsors. H.Res. 1449 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
MATCH Act of 2026
Sponsor Burgess Owens (R). Joined Jul 21, 2026. 3 cosponsors. H.R. 8183 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed committee
Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.
Sponsor Ben Cline (R). Original cosponsor. 48 cosponsors. H.R. 9701 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act
This bill limits membership eligibility for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (commonly known as the Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR) to biological women. (Under the bill, biological women are human females who naturally have, had, will have, or would have—if not for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption—a female reproductive system.)
Members must also satisfy any genealogical and membership qualifications the organization establishes, as under current law.
As background, DAR's federal charter provides that its purposes include perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.
PARITY Act
Sponsor Mark Harris (R). Joined Jul 9, 2026. 3 cosponsors. H.R. 9580 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2025
Sponsor Brad Finstad (R). Joined Jul 9, 2026. 15 cosponsors. H.R. 6520 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Great American Outdoors Act 250
Sponsor Bruce Westerman (R). Joined Jun 30, 2026. 263 cosponsors. H.R. 9250 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed committee
UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Sponsor Bill Huizenga (R). Original cosponsor. 11 cosponsors. H.R. 9517 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced