Summary
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
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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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About
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rank 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
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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)
New Legislation
Issues
Source: Government page
In the 118th Congress, Rep. Mrvan is honored to serve as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus.
One of the main priorities of Congressman Mrvan for Indiana’s First Congressional District is to improve access to affordable healthcare.
More Information
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
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
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] by a vote of 185,180 (57%) to 132,247 (41%).[8]
2022
Mrvan ran for reelection against Republican nominee Jennifer-Ruth Green. Mrvan defeated Green by a vote of 112,656 (53%) to 100,542 (47%) [1]
2024
Mrvan was re-elected in 2024 against Republican by a vote of 172,118 (53%) to 144,886 (45%) [2]
Tenure
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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]
Abortion
Mrvan supports abortion rights and supports codifying Roe v. Wade. He has stated “I believe that the most productive thing we can do for women’s health and for their reproductive rights is to allow them to make their decision.” [11] He is an original cosponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act.[12]
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.[13][14]
On February 1, 2023, Mrvan voted against a resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency.[15][16]
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.[17][18]
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.[19][20]
Committee assignments
For the 118th Congress:[21]
Caucuses
Personal life
Mrvan and his wife Jane (née Trimble) have two children.[24]
His father, Frank E. Mrvan, served in the Indiana Senate from 1978 to 1995 and 1998 to 2022.[25]
References
- ^ “Support Public Education – Youtube”. YouTube. May 8, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ “Mrvan files to seek re-election as trustee in North Township”. NWI Times. February 2, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Dan Carden (November 6, 2019). “2 candidates already vying for Visclosky’s seat representing NWI in Congress”. NWI Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Quinn, Michelle L. (March 7, 2020). “Visclosky, steelworkers union endorse Mrvan for Congressional seat in Dem primary”. Post-Tribune. Northwest Indiana – via chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Dan Carden (June 2, 2020). “Mrvan wins Northwest Indiana congressional contest”. NWI Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Dan Carden (June 3, 2020). “Mrvan credits Visclosky endorsement, hard work for primary election victory”. NWI Times.
- ^ Kukulka, Alexandra (November 4, 2020). “Frank Mrvan wins Indiana 1st Congressional race: ‘It’s a serious job for very serious times’“. chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Kukulka, Alexandra (January 3, 2021). “Frank Mrvan takes place in Congress, replacing longtime Rep. Pete Visclosky”. chicagotribune.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ “Mrvan, Niemeyer eye economy, abortion, border as top issues”. Chicago Tribune. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Gay, David (September 8, 2024). “Election 2024: Indiana’s First Congressional District race”. Fox 59.
- ^ “Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers”. January 31, 2023.
- ^ “On Passage – H.R.497: To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on”. August 12, 2015.
- ^ “House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency”. February 2023.
- ^ “On Passage – H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by”. August 12, 2015.
- ^ “House votes to overturn D.C.’s illegal immigrant voting plan”. The Washington Times.
- ^ “H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia … — House Vote #118 — Feb 9, 2023”.
- ^ “H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … — House Vote #136 — Mar 8, 2023”.
- ^ “House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria”. US News & World Report. March 8, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ “Frank J. Mrvan”. Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ “Mrvan to co-chair Congressional Steel Caucus | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines”. nwitimes.com. December 13, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ “Membership”. Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Mandy Haack (September 26, 2018). “A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Frank J. Mrvan”. NWI.Life.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Representative Frank Mrvan official U.S. House website
- Campaign website
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
