Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Congressman Mark Messmer, who represents Indiana's 8th congressional district, addressed the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts on October 2, 2025. Using the hashtag #SchumerShutdown, Messmer highlighted his position on the issue and informed constituents about his office operations during the federal closure.
In an early post at 13:00 UTC, Messmer wrote "#SchumerShutdown https://t.co/WjvcUpTHqk".
Later that day at 16:16 UTC, he provided additional information to residents of Indiana’s 8th district: "Despite the #SchumerShutdown, my offices in Washington and Indiana are open and we will continue to serve the needs of #IN08. If you have any questions during the Government Shutdown, and until federal agencies open back up, we will do all we can to help you!"
Messmer reiterated his message at 19:00 UTC with another post stating "#SchumerShutdown https://t.co/ra7XTB9zBi".
Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass funding legislation for federal agencies. During such periods, non-essential government services are halted until new appropriations bills are enacted. Legislators often use social media platforms to communicate updates and offer assistance to their constituents throughout these events.
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