Messmer Celebrates the 2026 March for Life with Remarks in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) delivered words of support from the House of Representatives to all Americans participating in the annual Washington, D.C. “March for Life” activities. As a devout Catholic, Congressman Messmer is a proud member of the Pro-Life community and has supported legislation that protects the dignity of life from conception to natural death, including his most recent bill , the Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act. His speech before his colleagues in the House of Representatives can be found here . The text of his speech can be found below. “ Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about something very important to me and my family, and to a majority of Hoosiers in Indiana’s 8th District – the protection of the unborn and the 2026 March for Life. “ As a devout Catholic, I am grateful that from my position in Congress, I can support legislation that protects the defenseless unborn and I can stand up for their God-given-right to survive – a gift that – truly – should only be endowed upon any of us by the grace of our Creator. “ It is truly inspiring to witness the multitudes of Americans who journey from far distances across this great country. “ In my role in the House of Representatives, I am a reliable vote for the Pro-Life community and have been a sponsor of many pieces of legislation that provide for the needs of pregnant mothers, and the life they are carrying in the womb. “ I am honored to celebrate each person participating in this year’s March and I am grateful to be in a position to support the hopes of every Hoosier and American devoted to the sanctity of life. “ It is my great privilege to fervently promise that I will never give up fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. “ Mr. Speaker, I yield back. ” To learn more about how Rep. Messmer is fighting to protect a culture of life in the U.S. House of Representatives, click here . ###