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Valparaiso, IN – Last week, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan convened the second meeting of his Agriculture Advisory Council for Indiana’s First Congressional District.
The Agriculture Advisory Council convenes local leaders to discuss the challenges facing farmers’ operations, businesses, and livelihoods in Northwest Indiana. The goal of the advisory council is to meet twice a year to discuss current issues, help guide the Congressman’s legislative priorities, and ensure the voices of Indiana farmers are heard in Washington.
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 U.S. Rep Frank J. Mrvan Spoke on the House floor to recognize all of our local leaders and officials, first responders, linemen, religious institutions, non-profit organizations, National Guard members, and countless volunteers who went above and beyond to assist neighbors and communities in Northwest Indiana during last month’s storm.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released a letter he sent to the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding the proposed permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office.
Washington, DC – 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.
The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, told his colleagues in the U.S. House Thursday about the resilience of the Calumet Region following the Aug. 11 storms that toppled trees and knocked out power to more than 300,000 Northwest Indiana households.
In a brief address to the House, the three-term federal lawmaker detailed the devastation the derecho wreaked on communities large and small located throughout Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.
Washington, DC – 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.
Washington, DC – 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.
“FEMA has announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved.
Washington, DC – 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 August 11.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, is applauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency for speeding federal assistance to Northwest Indiana following last week's severe storms that toppled trees and knocked out power to more than 300,000 Region residents.
"On behalf of the residents of Indiana's 1st Congressional District, I thank the administration for its prompt approval of Indiana's request for a federal emergency declaration," Mrvan said Monday.
Washington, DC – 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 period of June 6-26, 2026.