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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below on the Iran War Powers Resolution.
“Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a serious threat to the United States, our allies, and stability in the Middle East, but under our Constitution, the authority to declare war rests solely with Congress, not the President acting alone.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan is hosting two town hall-style events next week to listen to the needs of Northwest Indiana residents and update them on what he's accomplished on their behalf in the U.S. House.
The Highland Democrat is set to participate in community forums Monday in Porter and Lake counties.
"I look forward to providing an update on the 119th Congress and hearing directly from constituents about any pressing issues of concern," Mrvan said.
The times and locations for the March 9 Community Conversations are:
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below regarding Iran.
“There is no doubt that Iran and their nuclear weapon ambitions currently pose a serious threat to the United States, our allies, and the Middle East region.
“Given the Administration's unilateral action, now is the time to be steadfast in our support for the courageous men and women of the Armed Forces who are in harm’s way.
The city of Gary is kicking off its third annual "Blight Blitz."
Demolition crews were busy Monday morning clearing what the city calls unsafe homes.
City leaders say by tearing down the dilapidated homes, they're creating safer neighborhoods and sparking room for growth.
Nearly 60 homes are scheduled for demolition over the course of the current blitz.
Volunteer contractors are heading up the operation in five neighborhoods: Downtown, Emerson, Glen Park, Midtown and Westside.
This year's city "blight blitz" kicked off Monday near Cathedral of the Holy Angels with demolition of an abandoned home on Harrison Street, the first of an anticipated 60 demolitions across the city in coming weeks, the third year of a project that began in the Aetna neighborhood.
An excavator bucket bit into the home on the corner of Harrison and Seventh Avenue shortly after elected officials and the contractors donating services to the project gathered for a press conference in the old Holy Angels school gym.
Within the next two weeks, a platoon of contractors will knock down 60 homes across Gary in its third demolition blitz.
The action began Monday as an excavator shovel plunged into a rundown, crumbling two-story house at 674 Harrison St.
This time, instead of one neighborhood, homes will come down across five neighborhoods – downtown, Emerson, Glen Park, Midtown and the west side.
“Welcome to a new Gary,” said Mayor Eddie Melton at Monday’s news conference launching the blitz.
In Gary, the city says Mayor Eddie Melton has mobilized a massive public-private coalition to launch the 3rd Annual Demolition Blitz, a citywide campaign to eradicate blight and pave the way for neighborhood revitalization. The effort officially got underway with a news conference in the 600 block of Harrison Street Monday February 23, 2026.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced his Community Conversations to be held in Chesterton and St. John on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Congressman Mrvan stated, “I invite residents to attend one of my ongoing Community Conversations to be held on Monday, March 9, 2026. I look forward to providing an update on the 119th Congress and hearing directly from constituents about any pressing issues of concern.”
Monday – March 9, 2026
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below in advance of tonight’s State of the Union address.
“As we approach tonight’s State of the Union address, I remain focused on confronting this Administration’s actions that undermine our constitutional liberties, obstruct the implementation of federal funding laws, and are devastating the budgets of Northwest Indiana families with skyrocketing grocery and utility costs.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the details of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Each year, the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition as an opportunity to promote the artistic talent in each Congressional District.