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Frank Mrvan

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Frank John Mrvan is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 1st congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been in office since January 3, 2021. Mrvan succeeded longtime Congressman Pete Visclosky, who retired after serving for over three decades. In Congress, he has focused on issues such as infrastructure, economic development, and veterans' affairs, reflecting the needs of his constituents in Northwest Indiana.

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2021: 43 quotes2022: 23 quotes2023: 56 quotes2024: 11 quotes2025: 8 quotes2026: 3 quotes
Jan 11, 2022

I am seeking an increase of $25 million in the federal authorization for the Section 219--Calumet Region Environmental Infrastructure Authority.

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Dec 1, 2021

I just want to take a moment to thank Chair Adams and the Committee staff for holding this important hearing today.

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Nov 30, 2021

The Build Back Better Act requires the CNCS develop a robust project, operations, and management plan to be completed within 180 days of enactment of the BBB.

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Nov 16, 2021

I thank Chairman Takano for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year the VA Office of the Inspector General released two separate reports highlighting VA's failure to conduct reliable lifecycle cost estimates for its Electronic…

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Nov 15, 2021

It is my great pleasure today to recognize the outstanding achievement of the Andrean High School girls volleyball team. Earlier this month, the 59ers won the Indiana Class 2A State Volleyball championship against Western Boone in a…

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Oct 26, 2021

I thank Chairman Scott for this time. Madam Speaker, throughout my career, I have witnessed the direct, positive impact of programs and shelters such as the St. Jude House in Crown Point, Indiana, and the Haven House in Hammond, Indiana…

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Jul 22, 2021

Throughout my career, I have worked to protect vulnerable populations. Yesterday, I was proud to support the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, which will aim to protect exploited consumers, including the elderly, who are oftentimes the…

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Jun 24, 2021

I thank Chairman Takano for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H.R. 239, the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act of 2021. I first commend my colleague on the House Committee on Veterans'…

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Jun 24, 2021

It is with great admiration that I rise today to congratulate Mia Neal of Gary, Indiana, and celebrate her noteworthy achievement of winning an Oscar in the 93rd Academy Awards for best makeup and hairstyling. Mia Neal attended Horace Mann…

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Jun 22, 2021

Union Members typically have greater access to retirement savings plans than their nonunion counterparts.

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Jun 15, 2021

We know that CAPTA has been underfunded for many years, and not enough families have access to prevention services.

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Jun 15, 2021

It is with great admiration and pride that I rise to honor Sister Peg Spindler for her lifetime of service and dedication to the Sojourner Truth House in Gary, Indiana. After more than 24 years of service, Sister Peg will be retiring on…

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Jun 15, 2021

In this country the law of the land is Roe versus Wade.

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Jun 9, 2021

I want to add that my wife is a registered dietician and about 20 years ago she worked for the Indiana Department of Education in the school lunch program.

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Jun 8, 2021

As you know, there has been a race to the bottom as industrial jobs have fled the United States.

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Jun 8, 2021

I believe strongly, not only in my district, but in the State of Indiana and in the Nation, that a great part of our divide in our Nation has to do with workers feeling left behind and uncertainty.

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Jun 8, 2021

What is the DOL's agenda to protect good jobs, good paying jobs, and what is the International Labor Affairs Bureau planning to do to address the race to the bottom?

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Jun 8, 2021

I appreciate your dedication to the labor movement. Northwest Indiana are extremely proud to see you lead our Department of Labor and trust that you will stand up for the American workers.

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May 13, 2021

As the co-chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, I was honored last week to help facilitate a letter to the Appropriations Committee. This letter expressed our support for the International Trade Administration and the International…

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May 11, 2021

Most importantly realizing that the goal is to remove obstacles for children to make sure that they are in an environment to learn and that they are properly fed and have nutrition.

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May 2, 2021

I appreciate the opportunity to engage with all members of this subcommittee and advocate for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects.

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Apr 27, 2021

I strongly believe that Buy American policies ensure that we are not missing out on good-paying job opportunities.

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Apr 22, 2021

As a proud father of two daughters, Genevieve and Scarlett, I was honored to join my colleagues last week in voting to support the passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. It is deeply regrettable that despite the enactment of the…

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Apr 16, 2021

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 118. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Allred (Wexton) Babin (Fallon) Barragan (Beyer) Buchanan (LaHood) Cardenas (Gonzalez, Vicente) Crenshaw…

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Apr 16, 2021

I appreciate that we are taking action today to support and defend these frontline workers, our healthcare and social workers, who selflessly have chosen their professions in order to serve others, and who, at the same time, experience…

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