Frank J. Mrvan

Frank Mrvan
Frank Mrvan
	Mrvan in 2020
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; from Indiana's 1st district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 3, 2021
Preceded by	Pete Visclosky
Personal details
Born	Frank John Mrvan; April 16, 1969 (age 55); Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jane Trimble (m. 1996)
Children	2
Relatives	Frank Mrvan (father)
Education	Ball State University (BS)
Website	House website

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 (44%) [2]

Tenure

Mrvan and Secretary Marty Walsh tour the South Shore Line construction cite.

Mrvan speaks with labor leaders in 2022.

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

Congressional Steel Caucus (co-chair)^[22]
Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment^[23]

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

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Pete Visclosky	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st congressional district 2021–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Blake Moore	United States representatives by seniority 323rd	Succeeded by Troy Nehls

[1] "Support Public Education - Youtube". YouTube. May 8, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.

[NWI-2] 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.

[3] "Mrvan files to seek re-election as trustee in North Township". NWI Times. February 2, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2020.

[4] Dan Carden (November 6, 2019). "2 candidates already vying for Visclosky's seat representing NWI in Congress". NWI Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.

[5] Quinn, Michelle L. (March 7, 2020). "Visclosky, steelworkers union endorse Mrvan for Congressional seat in Dem primary". Post-Tribune. Northwest Indiana – via chicagotribune.com.

[6] Dan Carden (June 2, 2020). "Mrvan wins Northwest Indiana congressional contest". NWI Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.

[7] Dan Carden (June 3, 2020). "Mrvan credits Visclosky endorsement, hard work for primary election victory". NWI Times.

[8] Kukulka, Alexandra (November 4, 2020). "Frank Mrvan wins Indiana 1st Congressional race: 'It's a serious job for very serious times'". chicagotribune.com.

[9] Kukulka, Alexandra (January 3, 2021). "Frank Mrvan takes place in Congress, replacing longtime Rep. Pete Visclosky". chicagotribune.com.

[10] 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.

[11] "Mrvan, Niemeyer eye economy, abortion, border as top issues". Chicago Tribune. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[12] Gay, David (September 8, 2024). "Election 2024: Indiana's First Congressional District race". Fox 59.

[13] "Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers". January 31, 2023.

[14] "On Passage - H.R.497: To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on". August 12, 2015.

[15] "House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency". February 2023.

[16] "On Passage - H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by". August 12, 2015.

[17] "House votes to overturn D.C.'s illegal immigrant voting plan". The Washington Times.

[18] "H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia … -- House Vote #118 -- Feb 9, 2023".

[19] "H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023".

[20] "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria". US News & World Report. March 8, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.

[21] "Frank J. Mrvan". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved June 14, 2023.

[22] "Mrvan to co-chair Congressional Steel Caucus | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines". nwitimes.com. December 13, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.

[23] "Membership". Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment. Retrieved September 18, 2024.

[24] Mandy Haack (September 26, 2018). "A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Frank J. Mrvan". NWI.Life.

[25] 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.

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v t e Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana
1st district	Prince Call Boon Blake Boon Proffit R. Owen Embree Albertson Lockhart Miller Lockhart Niblack Law Niblack Fuller Heilman Kleiner Hovey Posey Parrett Taylor Hemenway Foster Boehne Sr. Lieb Denton Luhring W. Wilson Rowbottom Boehne Jr. Schulte Madden Benjamin Hall Visclosky Mrvan
2nd district	Jennings J. Carr Ewing J. W. Davis Ewing J. W. Davis Thompson Henley Dunham English Cravens Kerr Wolfe J. Williams Humphreys Cobb O'Neall Bretz Hardy Miers Chaney Cullop Bland Greenwood Durgan Halleck Landgrebe Fithian Sharp McIntosh M. Pence Chocola Donnelly Walorski Yakym
3rd district	Test O. Smith Test Carty J. Carr Graham J. Carr J. L. White T. Smith J. L. Robinson Dunham G. G. Dunn Hughes W. Dunn Harrington R. Hill Hunter Holman Kerr N. Carr Bicknell Stockslager Howard J. Brown Tracewell Zenor Cox Dunbar Gardner Dunbar Crowe Pettengill Grant Crook S. Crumpacker Nimtz Brademas Hiler Roemer Souder Stutzman Banks Stutzman (elect)
4th district	A. Lane G. H. Dunn T. Smith Cravens C. Smith Julian Parker J. Lane Cumback Foley Holman Farquhar Holman Julian Je. Wilson New Sexton New Holman Watson Holman Griffith Dixon Benham Canfield Farley Gillie Kruse Adair Roush Quayle Coats Long Souder Buyer Rokita Baird
5th district	McCarty Rariden Kennedy W. Brown Wick W. Brown Hendricks Parker Holloway Kilgore Julian Coburn Holman Browne Matson Cooper Overstreet Faris Holliday Moss Sanders N. Johnson Gillen Griswold Harness Walsh Beamer Roush Roudebush Hillis Jontz Buyer Burton Brooks Spartz
6th district	Kinnard Herod Wick Wallace J. W. Davis G. G. Dunn Gorman Hendricks Barbour Gregg Porter Dumont Coburn Voorhees Hunter M. Robinson W. Myers Browne H. Johnson Watson Barnard Gray Comstock Elliott Larrabee Jenckes N. Johnson Harden Wampler Roudebush Bray D. Evans Burton M. Pence Messer G. Pence Shreve (elect)
7th district	Hannegan A. White Howard H. S. Lane Wright McGaughey Thompson McGaughey J. G. Davis Scott J. G. Davis Voorhees Washburn Orth Manson Cason Landers Hanna Matyr Peelle English Bynum Henry Overstreet Korbly Moores Updike Ludlow Greenwood Landis Noland Bray J. Myers Pease Kerns J. Carson A. Carson
8th district	Pettit McDonald Mace Ja. Wilson A. White Orth Tyner Hunter Hostetler Peirce Lamb Johnston Brookshire Faris Henry Cromer Adair Vestal Boehne Jr. La Follette E. Mitchell Denton Merrill Denton Zion Hayes Cornwell Deckard McCloskey Hostettler Ellsworth Bucshon Messmer (elect)
9th district	Sample Cathcart Fitch Eddy Shanks Cason M. White Orth Doxey Ward Cheadle Waugh Hanly Landis Morrison Purnell Crowe E. Wilson Hogan E. Wilson L. Hamilton B. Hill Sodrel B. Hill Young Hollingsworth Houchin
10th district	Kennedy Rockhill Harlan Brenton Chamberlain Case W. Mitchell Edgerton Defrees W. Williams Sayler Haymond Calkins Motte T. Wood W. Owen Patton Hammond Hatch E. Crumpacker Peterson W. Wood Gray Springer Harvey Harmon Harvey Roudebush Dennis Sharp Jacobs Jr. J. Carson
11th district	Harlan Pettit Shanks McDowell Stilwell Shanks Packard J. Evans Cowgill Steele Martin Steele Landis Rauch Kraus Cook Hall Griswold Larrabee Ludlow Jacobs Sr. Brownson Barr Bruce Jacobs Jr. Hudnut Jacobs Jr.
12th district	A. Hamilton Colerick Lowry J. B. White McClellan McNagny Leighty J. M. Robinson Gilbert Gilhams Cline Fairfield Hogg Ludlow
13th district	Baker Calkins Shively Ford Shively Conn Royse Brick Barnhart Hickey Pettengill
At-large	Hendricks Jennings Packard / Orth / W. Williams
Territory	Parke Thomas Jennings

v t e Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators	▌Todd Young (R) ▌Mike Braun (R)
Representatives (ordered by district)	▌Frank J. Mrvan (D) ▌Rudy Yakym (R) ▌Jim Banks (R) ▌Jim Baird (R) ▌Victoria Spartz (R) ▌Greg Pence (R) ▌André Carson (D) ▌Larry Bucshon (R) ▌Erin Houchin (R)