Mark B. Messmer

Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026

introduced

Critical Industry Skills Act

in committee

To provide for Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.

in committee

“Mr. MESSMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Danielle Chrysler for her distinguished career of service to the State of Indiana, our Nation, and the United States Army National Guard. Lieutenant Colonel Chrysler most recently served as the Army Congressional Branch Chief at the National Guard Bureau, where she was the principal Congressional Liaison for the Director of the Army National Guard. In this capacity, she brought to bear more than three decades of experience in government affairs, defense policy, and cyber policy. Her military career spans 15 years in the Indiana Army National Guard, including command of the 215th Area Support Medical [[Page E905]] Company and a deployment with the 38th Infantry Division, where she served as Executive Officer to the Commanding General. Prior to her most recent role, Lieutenant Colonel Chrysler served four years in Joint and Army Congressional Affairs at the National Guard Bureau, strengthening the relationship between Congress and our Citizen- Soldiers. In addition to her military service, Lieutenant Colonel Chrysler has held a series of senior civilian leadership roles in Indiana. She served as Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Defense Development, as Chief Operating Officer and President of the National Center for Complex Operations, and earlier as Chief of Staff to Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman. She also served as Legislative Director for Governor Mitch Daniels, where she was instrumental in advancing major initiatives on property tax reform, transportation infrastructure, and benefits for Hoosier veterans. Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Chrysler's career reflects a lifetime of commitment to service, leadership, and excellence. She has dedicated herself to strengthening our national defense, advancing Indiana's role in critical policy areas, and ensuring that the National Guard remains prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Lieutenant Colonel Danielle Chrysler for her outstanding service to Indiana and to the United States of America. ____________________”

2025-09-26 · Defense

“Mr. MESSMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mead Johnson, a global leader in science-backed pediatric nutrition, as they celebrate 120 years of leadership and innovation in the field. Mead Johnson's flagship manufacturing and R&D center was created in Evansville over 100 years ago and still stands as one of the largest manufacturing facilities for infant formulas. The Mead Johnson story began with the founder, Edward Mead Johnson and his son, who was born with a condition that made it difficult for him to digest his feedings. He worked with Dr. Abraham Jacobi, known as the father of American pediatrics, to create the first scientifically- based infant formula that saved his son's life. Since then, Mead Johnson has become a world leader with a mission to nourish the world's children for the best start in life. Mead's dextri-maltose was the first clinically supported infant feed product in the U.S. Today, the Enfamil family of formulas developed in Evansville support infant nutrition across the globe, and Enfamil is the top infant formula brand recommended by pediatricians in the U.S. Mead Johnson has hired thousands of people in and around Evansville throughout their history and currently employs nearly 800 employees working across 25 departments. Nearly 20 percent of their employees have been with the company for 15 or more years, showing how much people value being a part of the Mead Johnson mission. Mead's R&D strength comes from a deep bench of diverse experts working across disciplines to advance infant nutrition. New scientific discoveries made in Evansville have allowed Mead Johnson to innovate and evolve their products. One of the heritage innovations is the addition of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is critical for infant brain and eye development. Mead Johnson was the first in the U.S. to introduce DHA into infant formula in 2002 which is now widely recognized as a standard of care in infant nutrition. I commend Mead Johnson and the important work their team accomplishes in advancing pediatric nutrition and nourishing the world's children, starting in Southern Indiana. ____________________”

2025-08-26 · Healthcare

“Mr. MESSMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to give my personal congratulations to the Jasper Indiana High School Girls' Tennis team for becoming the IHSAA State finals champions. In the stunning final four match, our Wildcats won 4-1, earning the girls' tennis team their first ever State title, and the first State title for any girls' sports team at Jasper High School. Thanks to these great athletes for showing the world their formidable Hoosier/Jasper spirit. Congratulations again to the Wildcats and to their head Coach Scott Yarbrough, who led this great group to their historic win. [[Page E596]] They make us all proud. ____________________”

2025-06-20 · Education