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WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) announced today he has filed legislation that would close a tax loophole allowing billions of dollars in tax credits to be paid out to illegal immigrants.
Messer’s proposal, H.R. 363, would ensure that only taxpayers with a valid Social Security Number are able to claim the Child Tax Credit, which gives families $1,000
WASHINGTON (Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017) — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment authored by Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) that would rein in federal regulations.
Messer’s amendment would require every federal agency issuing a new rule to repeal or amend at least one existing rule, to offset any costs on the U.S. economy.
His amendment was considered as
WASHINGTON (Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) released the below statement today following reports that former Senator Dan Coats has been nominated as Director of National Intelligence.
“Dan Coats is a fantastic choice to lead the intelligence community and assist President-elect Donald Trump as Director of National Intelligence. Senator Coats has extraordinary
WASHINGTON (Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today will vote to stand with Israel and disapprove of a recent UN Security Council resolution demonizing America’s ally.
Last month, the UN Security Council considered a resolution condemning Israel settlements in East Jerusalem. In an unprecedented move, the Obama administration chose not to veto the resolution,
Messer ready to take bold action, deliver results for American people
WASHINGTON (Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) was officially sworn in to serve as a member of the 115th Congress, which convened for the first time today.
Messer said he is eager to begin work driving conservative policy solutions and getting Washington back on the side of the American people.
“I’m confident 2017 will be a year of action,” Messer said. “We have
WASHINGTON (Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) is calling on Congress to overturn the recent Obama administration rule that would force states to distribute public tax dollars to abortion providers.
Federal law currently prohibits government funding for abortion, but it allows certain public dollars, like Title X “family planning” grants, to support abortion providers
WASHINGTON (Dec. 7, 2016) — Reps. Luke Messer (R-IN) and Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today that would help graduate students save for retirement.
The Graduate Student Savings Act would allow graduate students or postdoctoral fellows who are paid for their work to save a portion of their stipend in an Individual
WASHINGTON (Friday, Dec. 2, 2016) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, which boosts support for America’s military and helps defend our country against radical Islamic terrorism.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 (S. 2943) authorizes a $619 billion national defense budget which includes provisions to:
WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016) — Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) issued the following statement today applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of
WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016) — Today Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Luke Messer’s (IN-06) proposal to change House GOP rules, making the conference more responsive to its rank-and-file members.
Messer’s rule will require committee chairs to hold a hearing on a measure within 30 legislative days if it is cosponsored by a majority of the Republican
