Statements and posts
9 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Mrvan Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge
Announced 2026 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Indiana's First District.
“I am thrilled to announce the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open to middle and high school students who are passionate about computer science and technology. This annual competition is a fantastic hands-on opportunity for students to code their own app and learn more about the STEM field. I look forward to…”
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Mrvan Convenes Second Agriculture Advisory Council Meeting
Convened second Agriculture Advisory Council meeting to discuss farmer challenges and legislative priorities.
“we must give our farmers the stability they need to keep feeding America.”
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Mrvan Sends Letter to USPS on Proposed Permanent Closure of Wheeler Post Office
Sent letter to USPS urging alternative to permanent closure of Wheeler Post Office.
“I appreciate your attention to this matter, and I stand ready to work together to ensure Indiana’s First Congressional District receives reliable, efficient, and consistent access to postal services.”
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Mrvan Requests Federal Investigation into NWI Power Outages
Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting an investigation into the power outages following the derecho that struck Northwest Indiana on August 11, 2026.
“I appreciate your consideration of this request and your commitment to ensuring the reliability and resilience of our nation’s electric grid. I also request that FERC coordinate, as appropriate, with the IURC, NIPSCO, state emergency-management officials, and other relevant stakeholders to implement the lessons learned…”
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Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan introduced the PRO-WORK (Preventing Revenue Opportunities for Workplace Lockouts and Retaliation) Act, which would prohibit corporations that lock out their workers from doing business with the federal government.
“Members of organized labor built our region and are the backbone of our economy. International, off-shore companies cannot continue to disrespect American workers while benefitting from federal funding and tax credits. I am taking this action to prevent any company that locks out American workers from receiving our tax…”
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Mrvan Statement on FEMA Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the State of Indiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the storms of August 11, 2026.
“My office will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available and will remain engaged with FEMA, state and local officials, and our communities throughout the recovery process.”
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Today, the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun’s August 20, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on…
“We appreciate the assistance your administration and FEMA have provided thus far, as well as your continued consideration of the June request. The emergency assistance already approved has been important to the immediate response, and we respectfully urge swift approval of the Governor’s August 20 request to provide…”
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Mrvan Statement on FEMA Emergency Declaration Approval
Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of Indiana’s emergency declaration request.
“Residents who have suffered damage are encouraged to report it through Indiana 211 at 866-211-9966. My office will continue to provide updates as additional federal assistance becomes available.”
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Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan joined the Indiana delegation in Congress in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Braun's request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the…
“To effectively respond to these needs, we urge you to swiftly approve the Governor’s August 6th request for Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and statewide Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance to address the damage caused by the June disaster and ensure Hoosiers have the resources necessary to respond and…”