[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H1175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             MARCH FOR LIFE

  (Mr. MESSMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MESSMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about something very 
important to me, my family, and the majority of Hoosiers in Indiana's 
Eighth 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 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 to attend the 
march.
  In my role in the House of Representatives, I am a reliable vote for 
the pro-life community and have been able to sponsor 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 the position to support the hopes of 
every Hoosier and American devoted to the sanctity of life.
  It is my great privilege and fervent promise that I will never give 
up fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves.

                          ____________________