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Adam Tenbarge II wins the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
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Adam Tenbarge II wins the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Indiana's First Congressional District.

June 12, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced that Adam Tenbarge II of Chesterton High School is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.  Adam used paint and colored pencils to create his winning artwork, “Journey Through Indiana,” which captures the varied landscapes of Northwest Indiana. 


June 6, 2025

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan discussed the recent Nippon agreement and tariff policy with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science hearing.  


May 23, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the announcement regarding Nippon Steel.

“From the very beginning of this proposed acquisition, I was steadfast in voicing serious concerns about the implications of foreign ownership – particularly Nippon Steel’s record on trade practices – and the critical importance of preserving American control over our steel production, which is vital to our national security.


May 22, 2025

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement after opposing the House Republican Reconciliation Legislation this morning.  Despite his opposition, the House approved the measure by a vote of 215-214.  The measure has now been referred to the Senate, where it is currently pending consideration.


May 20, 2025

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-01) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) recently reintroduced H.R.3359, the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act.


May 15, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced the rescheduled Community Conversations that will be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District on Thursday, May 29, 2025.


May 6, 2025

Washington, DC – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Representative Frank Mrvan (IN-01) sent a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Department to consider national security when reviewing foreign takeovers of U.S. steel companies. They warned that foreign control puts our defense and supply chains at risk and stressed the need to keep American steel strong. They also backed President Trump’s push to rebuild the U.S. steel industry and stop unfair trade practices.


May 5, 2025

Washington, D.C – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Representative Frank Mrvan (IN-01) sent a bipartisan letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the Trump administration to prioritize Northwest Indiana as a regional Hydrogen Hub.  They highlighted the region’s unmatched manufacturing strength, existing energy infrastructure, and readiness to lead in blue hydrogen production using natural gas and carbon capture.  The lawmakers argued that investing in Indiana’s hydrogen project would support President Trump’s push for American energy dominance,


April 24, 2025

Merrillville, IN – We regret to announce that, due to an unexpected health issue, Congressman Mrvan will be unable to participate in today’s scheduled Community Conversations events.


April 10, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced his Community Conversations to be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District on Thursday, April 24, 2025.