Individual Liberty
America was founded on a radical idea that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights including the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Put simply: these rights come from God and can’t be given or taken away by the government. Yet, too many in our government today seem to have forgotten that. That’s why I have fought to ensure the sanctity of human life, protect the Second Amendment, maintain our privacy and civil liberties, and preserve our religious freedom from unwarranted government infringement.
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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Luke Messer introduced sweeping legislation that will empower parents to choose the best school option for their child and invest more in their child’s education.
“For our students to compete in the 21st Century global economy, they need to have access to a high-quality education,” said Congressman Luke Messer. “Right now, that’s not a reality for too many kids. Our bill will not only help make access to a great education possible for more students, but also more affordable for families.”
The Honorable Luke Messer
Expanding educational freedom
September 16, 2014
I have a radical idea.
Let’s let parents choose where to send their kids to school.
Let’s make it easier for them to save for their children’s education.
Let's give every kid in America access to a great school.
Our current education system works for many.
But it is failing too many others.
Today, I introduced a bill to change that.
It's been a wild couple of weeks in Washington for the separation of powers.
First, Speaker John Boehner announced that the House plans to sue the president for violating his oath of office by failing to enforce the law and making his own laws without the consent of Congress. Next, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the president violated the Constitution by making illegal appointments to a federal labor board.
For many Americans, the Fourth of July will pass with little reflection on its historic significance. We’ll spend time with family and enjoy great food without really considering the underlying events that are the reason for our celebration.
That’s a shame because July 4, 1776, was a day for the ages. By renouncing their allegiance to the King of England and proclaiming the birth of a new nation, the brave signers of the Declaration of Independence started a chain of events that literally changed the world.
WASHINGTON--Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its ruling on the contraception mandate of the President’s health care law:
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled by a narrow margin to protect our fundamental right to freedom of religion in the public square. The 5-4 decision in Greece v. Galloway came years after two women sued the town of Greece, New York, for opening town hall meetings with predominantly Christian prayers. The women claimed the prayers violated their First Amendment rights.
WASHINGTON--Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision Monday to allow prayer at the start of government meetings.
