Rep. Mark Messmer introduces the Restoring America’s Floodplains Act to enhance flood mitigation through USDA conservation efforts.
Quiver AI Summary
Rep. Messmer introduces Floodplains Act: U.S. Representative Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the Restoring America’s Floodplains Act (H.R. 7264), which aims to enhance the USDA’s authority in flood mitigation using conservation tools and local insights. Messmer emphasized the role of local landowners in managing flood risks.
Legislation details: The Act seeks to amend the Emergency Watershed Protection Program by explicitly allowing USDA to revitalize watersheds, enhancing flood protection, restoring habitats, and facilitating outdoor recreation. Supporters, including environmental organizations, have highlighted the benefits of floodplain easements for communities and ecosystems.
Official endorsements: Various representatives and conservation leaders praised the bill for its potential to enable sustainable flood management and economic benefits while fostering biodiversity. The full text of the bill can be accessed through Rep. Messmer’s website.
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Mark Messmer Fundraising
Mark Messmer recently disclosed $68.9K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 880th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 30.3% came from individual donors.
Messmer disclosed $140.5K of spending. This was the 535th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Messmer disclosed $544.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 569th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Mark Messmer's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Mark Messmer Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Mark Messmer is worth $2.0M, as of February 3rd, 2026. This is the 255th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Messmer has approximately $164.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Mark Messmer Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mark Messmer:
- H.R.6657: Restaurant Meals Program Reform Act of 2025
- H.R.6466: Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act
- H.R.6213: Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
- H.R.4107: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- H.R.3044: No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act
- H.R.2270: Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
You can track bills proposed by Mark Messmer on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Messmer.
2026 Indiana's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $6,601,447 of spending in Indiana's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,207,275 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- RJC VICTORY FUND ($1,909,850)
- DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($1,008,040)
- AMERICA'S FIRST FREEDOMS, INC. ($808,594)
- AMERICA LEADS ACTION INC. ($212,437)
- AMERICAN LEADERSHIP PAC ($155,370)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Indiana's 8th congressional district election.
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