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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.
I thank Mr. Courtney for the time. First, I include in the Record this letter of support for H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, written by Thomas Conway, the International President…
As an avid basketball player, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the exceptional achievements of the high school basketball players in Northwest Indiana this past year, who safely showed up and put in the effort during the challenges…
I appreciate the opportunity to appear and testify today, and I thank the Committee for soliciting projects that will have a transformative impact on our nation, including the Northwest Indiana economy.
We must ensure that American-made goods are used in taxpayer-financed infrastructure as our Nation continues to move ahead to full economic recovery.
Each dollar that is directed overseas is a missed opportunity to revitalize our nation's manufacturing sector and create good wage jobs for American workers.
I encourage the Committee to significantly invest in accessible and affordable public transportation.
I encourage the Committee to prioritize bipartisanship as it considers upcoming infrastructure legislation.
As Congress prepares to consider much needed investments in the nation's public-works infrastructure, we must ensure that every American has a good-paying job with safe workplace conditions.
Thank you again to Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves, and all the members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, for the opportunity to testify, and for your dedicated work to grow our economy and improve our…
I thank Chairman Scott for this time and opportunity to speak in support of H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Unions are the backbone of northwest Indiana's economy, and we must do all we can to strengthen the ability for…
I am honored to have been able to vote ``yes'' last week for the American Rescue Plan Act and join my House colleagues in sending this critically important legislation to the Senate. It is past time that we enact bold relief that delivers…
Before I begin, I would like to wish my daughter Genevieve a happy 18th birthday. It is with great respect and sincere admiration that I rise today to celebrate Black History Month and its 2021 theme, ``The Black Family: Representation…
I believe it is critical that we exercise our constitutional authority to direct funding to our districts.
Chairman Visclosky would often state that the U.S. Corps of Engineers' projects serve as an economic driver in Indiana's First Congressional District, and I agree wholeheartedly.
In closing, I would like to, again, take a moment to recognize my predecessor, Chairman Pete Visclosky, who served on this subcommittee with distinction for many years.
I appreciate that Community Project Funding is an important step in reasserting the constitutional prerogatives of the legislative branch.
Today, I rise to highlight the action of the bipartisan Congressional Steel Caucus. Earlier this week, the Steel Caucus leaders and 47 other members of the caucus sent a letter to the Biden-Harris administration that expressed our strong…
Since the events on January 6, I spoke with a group of ministers from Gary, Indiana. They told me how they are praying for unity and justice in our Nation. It reminded me of the moment when those of us who were on the House floor on…
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