Frank J. MrvanFrank J. Mrvan IN-01

Current Position: US Representative of IN-01 since 2021
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: State Senator
Other Positions:  Subcommittee on Technology Modernization
District:  Based in Gary and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It consists of all of Lake and Porter counties, as well as most of the western part La Porte County, on the border with Michigan  
Upcoming Election:

Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative. In November 2005, he was appointed as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.

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Current Position: US Representative of IN-01 since 2021
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: State Senator
Other Positions:  Subcommittee on Technology Modernization
District:  Based in Gary and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It consists of all of Lake and Porter counties, as well as most of the western part La Porte County, on the border with Michigan  
Upcoming Election:

Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative. In November 2005, he was appointed as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.

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Given this month’s VA IG reports and what was discussed at yesterday’s hearing, it’s clear we need full transparency from VA on its EHRM project. @RepMrvan’s bipartisan VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act would require reporting of all expenses related to EHRM.

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FFrank J. Mrvan 1rank J. Mrvan is the United States Representative for the First Congressional District of Indiana.

Congressman Mrvan understands the importance of good-paying jobs and a growing economy that works for everyone. In the U.S. House of Representatives, he will look for opportunities to be a servant leader and bring Northwest Indiana together to make investments and grow the regional economy.

In the 118th Congress, he is a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, including the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee. He is also a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, including the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, and he also serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Additionally, to represent the strong labor and steel and manufacturing industries of Northwest Indiana, Congressman Mrvan is honored to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus.

Previously, Frank was the North Township Trustee for 15 years, and through his time in the Trustee office he knows the value of being a trusted resource and how to help people when they hit a bump in the road.

Frank J. Mrvan graduated from Morton High School before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University.  He is married to his high school sweetheart Jane and they have two daughters, Genevieve and Scarlett.

Personal

Full Name: Frank J. Mrvan

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Jane; 2 children: Genevieve, Scarlett

Birth Date: 04/16/1969

Birth Place: Hammond, IN

Home City: Highland, IN

Religion: Christian

Source: Vote Smart

Education

BA, Journalism, Ball State University, 1987-1992

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Indiana, District 1, 2021-present

Trustee, North Township, Indiana, present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Indiana, District 1, 2022

Professional Experience

Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative.[2] In November 2005, he was appointed as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.

Offices

WASHINGTON DC OFFICE
1607 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515

Phone: (202) 225-2461
Fax: (202) 225-2493

MERRILLVILLE DISTRICT OFFICE
7895 Broadway, Suite A
Merrillville, IN  46410

Phone: (219) 795-1844
Fax: (219) 795-1850

Contact

Email: Government Page

Web Links

Politics

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Finances

Source: Open Secrets

Committees

I am honored to be a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, including the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, and that I am also able to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Additionally, to best represent the strong public education and labor, steel, and manufacturing industries of Northwest Indiana, I am pleased to serve on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, including the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee.

I am a proud member of the following caucuses and task forces:

  • Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence
  • Career and Technical Education Caucus
  • Congressional Steel Caucus (Vice-Chairman)
  • Equality Caucus
  • Great Lakes Task Force
  • HBCU Caucus
  • Hellenic Caucus
  • Labor Caucus
  • Law Enforcement Caucus
  • Macedonian Caucus
  • Serbian Caucus
  • Slovak Caucus (Co-Chair)

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Issues

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VICE CHAIRMAN OF CONGRESSIONAL STEEL CAUCUS

In the 118th Congress, Rep. Mrvan is honored to serve as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus.

RANKING MEMBER OF HOUSE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS
In the 118th Congress, Rep. Mrvan has the honor of being able to support veterans as the Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee within the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
IMPROVING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE

One of the main priorities of Congressman Mrvan for Indiana’s First Congressional District is to improve access to affordable healthcare.

EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Rep. Mrvan is proud to be a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor so that he can continue to be an active supporter of schools, teachers and students.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZED LABOR
Congressman Mrvan knows that organized labor is the foundation of the strength of the Northwest Indiana economy.
BUILDING AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
Rep. Mrvan believes that more work must be done to build an economy that works for everyone and that provides education and economic opportunities for all.

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Services

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District

Source: Wikipedia

Indiana’s 1st congressional district is an electoral district for the U.S. Congress in Northwestern Indiana. The district is based in Gary and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It consists of all of Lake and Porter counties, as well as most of the western part La Porte County, on the border with Michigan. Redistricting passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2011 shifted the district’s boundaries, effective January 2013, to include all of Lake and Porter counties and the western and northwestern townships of La Porte County, while moving Benton, Jasper and Newton counties out of the district.

The district is currently represented by Democrat Frank J. Mrvan. He was sworn in on January 3, 2021.

The district’s character is very different from the rest of Indiana. It includes almost all of the Indiana side of the Chicago metropolitan area. While Porter and LaPorte are swing counties, Lake County is heavily Democratic. Lake County contains two-thirds of the district’s population, which is enough to make the 1st a relatively safe Democratic seat. The district has not elected a Republican to Congress in 94 years, making it one of the longest continuously Democratic districts in the nation. Among Indiana’s congressional districts, only the Indianapolis-based 7th District is more Democratic.

Wikipedia

This article is about the U.S. Representative from Indiana. For his father, the member of the Indiana Senate, see Frank Ed Mrvan Jr.

Frank John Mrvan (/mərˈvæn/ mər-VAN;[1] born April 16, 1969) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Indiana’s 1st congressional district since 2021. From 2005 until 2021, he served as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana. Mrvan is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and career

Mrvan was born and raised in Hammond, Indiana. After graduating from Oliver P. Morton High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ball State University.[2]

Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative.[2] In November 2005, he was appointed as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.[3]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2020

See also: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana § District 1

After Pete Visclosky, the incumbent U.S. representative for Indiana’s 1st congressional district, decided not to run for reelection in 2020, Mrvan announced his candidacy.[4] He was endorsed by Visclosky and the local chapter of the United Steelworkers.[5] Mrvan won the Democratic nomination with 33% of the vote in a field of 14 candidates, including Thomas McDermott Jr. and Mara Candelaria Reardon. He defeated Republican Mark Leyva in the November general election,[6][7] with 57% of the vote.[8]

2022

See also: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana § District 1

Mrvan ran for reelection against Republican nominee Jennifer-Ruth Green. Mrvan defeated Green with 53% of the vote.

Tenure

Mrvan and Secretary Marty Walsh tour the South Shore Line construction cite.
Mrvan speaks with labor leaders in 2022.

Mrvan took office on January 3, 2021.[9] He voted in favor of the second impeachment of Donald Trump, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which he co-sponsored.[10]

Mrvan voted with President Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis. This results in a Biden Plus/Minus score of +13.5 indicating more support for Biden’s priorities than would be expected given the makeup of his district.[11]

COVID-19 policy

On January 31, 2023, Mrvan voted against H.R.497:Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, a bill which would lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.[12][13]

On February 1, 2023, Mrvan voted against a resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency.[14][15]

Immigration

On February 9, 2023, Mrvan voted against H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 which condemns the District of Columbia’s plan that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.[16][17]

Syria

In 2023, Mrvan voted against H.Con.Res. 21 which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.[18][19]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:[20]

Caucuses

Personal life

Mrvan and his wife Jane (née Trimble) have two children.[22]

His father, Frank E. Mrvan, served in the Indiana Senate from 1978 to 1995 and 1998 to 2022.[23]

References

  1. ^ “Support Public Education – Youtube”. YouTube. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Chris, Chris (April 16, 2020). “Leadership Life: Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee”. NWI.Life. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. ^ “Mrvan files to seek re-election as trustee in North Township”. NWI Times. February 2, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Dan Carden (November 6, 2019). “2 candidates already vying for Visclosky’s seat representing NWI in Congress”. NWI Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  5. ^ Quinn, Michelle L. (March 7, 2020). “Visclosky, steelworkers union endorse Mrvan for Congressional seat in Dem primary”. Post-Tribune. Northwest Indiana – via chicagotribune.com.
  6. ^ Dan Carden (June 2, 2020). “Mrvan wins Northwest Indiana congressional contest”. NWI Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  7. ^ Dan Carden (June 3, 2020). “Mrvan credits Visclosky endorsement, hard work for primary election victory”. NWI Times.
  8. ^ Kukulka, Alexandra (November 4, 2020). “Frank Mrvan wins Indiana 1st Congressional race: ‘It’s a serious job for very serious times’“. chicagotribune.com.
  9. ^ Kukulka, Alexandra (January 3, 2021). “Frank Mrvan takes place in Congress, replacing longtime Rep. Pete Visclosky”. chicagotribune.com.
  10. ^ Kukulka, Alexandra (April 2, 2021). “U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan’s first 100 days in office: Capitol insurrection, COVID-19 relief and labor legislation”. Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  11. ^ Bycoffe, Aaron; Wiederkehr, Anna (April 22, 2021). “Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden?”. FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  12. ^ “Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers”. January 31, 2023.
  13. ^ “On Passage – H.R.497: To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on”. August 12, 2015.
  14. ^ “House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency”. February 2023.
  15. ^ “On Passage – H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by”. August 12, 2015.
  16. ^ “House votes to overturn D.C.’s illegal immigrant voting plan”. The Washington Times.
  17. ^ “H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia … — House Vote #118 — Feb 9, 2023”.
  18. ^ “H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … — House Vote #136 — Mar 8, 2023”.
  19. ^ “House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria”. US News & World Report. March 8, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  20. ^ “Frank J. Mrvan”. Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  21. ^ “Mrvan to co-chair Congressional Steel Caucus | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines”. nwitimes.com. December 13, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  22. ^ Mandy Haack (September 26, 2018). “A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Frank J. Mrvan”. NWI.Life.
  23. ^ Kukulka, Alexandra (January 21, 2020). “North Township Trustee latest of 12 to file for 1st Congressional District seat”. Post-Tribune. Northwest Indiana – via chicagotribune.com.

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Frank J. Mrvan IN-01

Current Position: US Representative of IN-01 since 2021
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: State Senator
Other Positions:  Subcommittee on Technology Modernization
District:  Based in Gary and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It consists of all of Lake and Porter counties, as well as most of the western part La Porte County, on the border with Michigan  
Upcoming Election:

Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative. In November 2005, he was appointed as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.

Featured Quote: 
Given this month’s VA IG reports and what was discussed at yesterday’s hearing, it’s clear we need full transparency from VA on its EHRM project. @RepMrvan’s bipartisan VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act would require reporting of all expenses related to EHRM.

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Current Position: US Representative of IN-01 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican
District:   South Bend, Elkhart, and Warsaw.
Upcoming Election:

In 2011 and 2012, Rudy Yakym was the Finance Director for Jackie Walorski’s congressional campaign. From 2013 to 2019, he was a vice president at the Bradley Company, a commercial real estate business. In 2015, then-Governor Mike Pence nominated Yakym to serve as a member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. Since 2019, Yakym has been the director of growth initiatives at Kem Krest, a logistics and supply chain organization.

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Current Position: US Representative of IN District 3 since 2017
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: State Senator from 2010 – 2016
District:   Based in Fort Wayne, the district takes in the northeastern part of the state. This district includes all of Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley counties, as well as northern Jay and northeast Kosciusko counties.
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Current Position: US Representative of IN District 4 since 2019
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: State Delegate from 2010 – 2018
District: Crawfordsville, Lafayette, the western Indianapolis suburbs, and portions of Kokomo.  
Upcoming Election

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Current Position: US Representative of IN-05
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: State Senator from 2017 – 2020
District:  Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Grant, and Tipton counties, as well as the large majority of Howard County.   
Upcoming Election:

Victoria Kulheyko was born in Nosivka, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, which at the time was part of the Soviet Union. Before moving to the U.S., she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Kyiv National Economic University. Spartz immigrated to the United States in 2000 at the age of 22 and became a U.S. citizen in 2006.

Spartz held a certified public accountant license from 2010 to 2021 and a real estate broker license from 2003 to 2020, both from the State of Indiana. She served as CFO in the Indiana Attorney General’s office

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Current Position: US Representative of IN District 6 since 2019
Affiliation: Republican
Former Positions:  Marine Corps officer and small businessman
District:  portion of eastern and central Indiana as of the 2020 census, including Columbus and Richmond, some of Cincinnati’s Indiana suburbs, most of Indianapolis’ southern suburbs, and a sliver of Indianapolis itself.    
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Greg Pence. He is the brother of former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who represented this district before serving as Governor of Indiana and Vice President of the United States. Greg Pence was elected on November 6, 2018.

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Current Position: US Representative of IN District 7 since 2008
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Indianapolis City-County Council from 2007 – 2008
District:   
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Carson is the grandson of his predecessor, U.S. Representative Julia Carson (1938–2007), whose death in office triggered a special election. He was the second Muslim to be elected to Congress, after Keith Ellison of Minnesota.

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Current Position: US Representative of IN District 8 since 2011
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Physician from 1995 – 2011
District: Based in southwest and west central Indiana, the district is anchored in Evansville and also includes Jasper, Princeton, Terre Haute, Vincennes, and Washington.    
Upcoming Election:

Bucshon specialized in cardiothoracic surgery and has performed hundreds of heart surgeries. From 1995 to 1998, he was in private medical practice in Wichita, Kansas. Bucshon joined Ohio Valley HeartCare in 1998, where he served as the group’s president.

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Current Position: US Representative of IN 9th District  since 2023
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Indiana Senate from 2014 to 2022
District:   Located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district stretches from the south suburbs of Indianapolis to the Indiana side of the Louisville metropolitan area. The district’s largest city is Bloomington, home to Indiana University
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Houchin worked as a field manager for U.S. Senator Dan Coats. She was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 2014, defeating incumbent Richard D. Young.

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