Frank Mrvan

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.

Throughout his career, Congressman Mrvan has worked to identify federal, state, local, private and nonprofit resources that allow Northwest Indiana residents to get a good-paying job, take care of their family, and succeed in a career that allows them to have a good quality of life. In the 118th Congress, he will continue to use his years of experience to work with all stakeholders to create more economic opportunities for everyone and help retain and attract investments to Indiana’s First Congressional District.

Rep. Mrvan supported the American Rescue Plan in order to get past the pandemic and build momentum to grow our economy.  Moving forward, the Congressman will continue to work to implement infrastructure legislation with strong Buy America requirements.  He will also continue to focus on assisting Northwest Indiana through the extension and expansion of the South Shore Rail Line, enhancing the Gary/Chicago International Airport, and increasing visitors to the Indiana Dunes National Park.

EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Rep. Mrvan is proud to be a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce so that he can continue to be an active supporter of schools, teachers and students.

The Committee on Education and the Workforce oversees federal programs and initiatives dealing with education at all levels -- from preschool through high school to higher education and continuing education. These include, elementary and secondary education initiatives, including the No Child Left Behind Act, school choice for low-income families, special education (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), teacher quality & teacher training, scientifically-based reading instruction, and vocational and technical education.

Rep. Mrvan looks forward to supporting legislative efforts to gain support for public education through proper funding of school districts, goal-oriented programs, and equal access and support for all students.

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.

Rep. Mrvan understands the struggles of vulnerable individuals and families, including the elderly who have been in need of assistance paying for prescription drugs, pregnant women in need of care, children who have been victims of sexual exploitation, and veterans who have been in need of mental health services. 

As a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on the Health, Rep. Mrvan will continue to build on his experience of advocating on behalf of people struggling to secure access to quality healthcare, pay their rent, keep the lights and heat on, and take care of basic health necessities. 

For any individual in need of assistance obtaining healthcare services, please do not hesitate to contact the Merrillville office at 219-795-1844 to speak with a caseworker.

In the 118th Congress, Rep. Mrvan has the honor to support veterans as the Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee within the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. 

Throughout his career as an elected official, Rep. Mrvan has worked to support the health and livelihoods of veterans.  

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations has oversight and investigative jurisdiction over programs and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as those of other federal agencies that pertain to veterans.  In carrying out its responsibilities, the Subcommittee conducts hearings, site visits, and investigations nationwide.  The Subcommittee oversees the implementation of VA programs including the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program and implementation of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act law, which treats toxic exposure as a cost of war by addressing the full range of issues impacting toxic-exposed veterans and is the most significant expansion to VA health care in 30 years. 

Rep. Mrvan will continue to build upon his legislative accomplishments on behalf of veterans in the 117th Congress, which included the introduction of four pieces of legislation that were signed into law, including the Department of Veteran Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act, the Strengthening VA Cybersecurity (SVAC) Act, and the Dignity for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Survivors Act.  Rep. Mrvan will continue to draw from his formative experiences and conversations with Northwest Indiana veterans into all of the pressing issues before the Committee.