Biography
Frank J. Mrvan is the United States Representative for the First Congressional District of Indiana.
Congressman Mrvan understands the importance of good-paying jobs and a growing economy that works for everyone. In the U.S. House of Representatives, he will look for opportunities to be a servant leader and bring Northwest Indiana together to make investments and grow the regional economy.
In the 119th Congress, Congressman Mrvan is proud to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Mrvan serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. Through this Subcommittee, he focuses on providing adequate and appropriate funds, oversight, and direction for the International Trade Commission, which is responsible for defending our domestic manufacturing workforce from unfair trade practices, the Department of Commerce, which promotes economic development and job creation programs, and the Department of Justice, which invests in local first responder and law enforcement agencies.
Congressman Mrvan also serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. Through this Subcommittee, Congressman Mrvan focuses on supporting the work of the Department of Energy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which includes resources and funds for sewer, water infrastructure, and economic development projects in Northwest Indiana.
Additionally, to represent the strong labor and steel and manufacturing industries of Northwest Indiana, Congressman Mrvan is honored to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus.
Previously, Frank was the North Township Trustee for 15 years, and through his time in the Trustee office he knows the value of being a trusted resource and how to help people when they hit a bump in the road.
Frank J. Mrvan graduated from Morton High School before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. He is married to his high school sweetheart Jane and they have two daughters, Genevieve and Scarlett.