Washington, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mark Messmer issued the following press release:

Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) released the following statement upon passage of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations legislation that will benefit Hoosiers in Indiana's 8th Congressional District:

"I am proud to have secured billions of dollars in new funding for major projects in Indiana's 8th Congressional District which will provide a fiscal boost to the local economy," said Rep. Messmer. "Federal funding for new infrastructure in Greene and Vanderburgh Counties, and investments in other priorities throughout southern Indiana, will benefit the needs of families in our IN-08 community for many years to come."

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