INDIANA-8 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Mark B. Messmer
- Republican
- 1 term
- Born 1962
Mark B. Messmer is a Republican Representative representing Indiana-8 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 1 term. Mark B. Messmer has a 50% community approval rating based on 22 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
50% approve
- Total votes: 22
- 90-day change: +10.0
- Last 7 days: 1
- House rank: 184/445
11 support · 11 oppose
22 votes from unique devices, one per person · 1 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Mark B. Messmer has served in the House of Representatives since 2025. Congress.gov lists 17 bills and resolutions sponsored and 230 cosponsored by Mark B. Messmer.
- Sponsored
- 17
- Cosponsored
- 230
Terms in Congress
- House · IN-8 — 2025–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10577 (119th Congress) — To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 9859 (119th Congress) — Ethical Investigations and Integrity Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 9128 (119th Congress) — CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 3, 2026Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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H.R. 8181 (119th Congress) — Critical Industry Skills Act
Introduced Apr 2, 2026Latest action (Apr 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 7720 (119th Congress) — Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026Latest action (Apr 6, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 506.
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H.R. 7547 (119th Congress) — DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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H.R. 7469 (119th Congress) — SNAP Online Access Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 10, 2026Latest action (Mar 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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H.R. 7264 (119th Congress) — Restoring America’s Floodplains Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026Latest action (Mar 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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H.R. 6657 (119th Congress) — Restaurant Meals Program Reform Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 11, 2025Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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H.R. 6466 (119th Congress) — Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act
Introduced Dec 4, 2025Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Mark B. Messmer's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Mark B. Messmer currently holds a community approval rating of 50% for 2026, drawn from 22 visitor votes (11 support, 11 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Mark B. Messmer right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Mark B. Messmer's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Mark B. Messmer's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Mark B. Messmer holds a 50% community approval rating based on 22 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Mark B. Messmer?
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