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U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan has introduced federal legislation aimed at protecting Northwest Indiana residents and other American consumers from higher electricity costs resulting from orders that require aging power plants to remain operational or reopen after being permanently closed.
The city of Valparaiso broke ground Tuesday afternoon on 1,200 feet of new sewer that will separate storm and sanitary water west of the courthouse square, cutting flooding and reducing the water sent for treatment.
The Weston Street Storm Sewer Project will also affect 10 homes. “I think the road’s been flooding, destroying it over time,” said City Administrator Steve Poulos.
“This is really kind of an important milestone,” said Mayor Jon Costas. “We’re not thrusting deferred maintenance on the next generation.”
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan introduced H.R. 10687, the Utility Affordability and Transparency Act, legislation that would increase transparency for consumers and prevent federal taxpayers and utility ratepayers from being forced to bear the costs associated with reopening or preventing the closure of outdated or expensive power-generating facilities.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the details of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Indiana’s First Congressional District.
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.