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U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, showed the BP Whiting Refinery’s union workers Tuesday that they have supporters nationwide while they’re locked out from their jobs.
“We stand behind labor, and we stand behind (United Steelworkers) Local 7-1 and those families who are out of work for 92 days,” Mrvan said. “When the steelworkers are locked out in Northwest Indiana, Northwest Indiana stands in solidarity.”
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, United Steelworkers International President Roxanne Brown and members of the Congressional Labor Caucus called on BP to end its lockout of Whiting Refinery workers for more than 90 days.
Rep. Frank Mrvan is urging the Department of Energy to lift emergency orders requiring NIPSCO to keep two coal-fired units at its R.M. Schahfer Generating Station in Wheatfield running past their scheduled retirement.
The U.S. Department of Energy issued an order to keep Schahfer Units 17 and 18 open for another 90 days past their retirement for the third time last week. Mrvan sent a letter arguing it would impose an unnecessary increase on costs for ratepayers and would negatively impact utility affordability.
Washington, DC – Below, please find the opening statement as prepared for delivery from Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, during today’s hearing on the State of the Steel Industry.
A video of the hearing is available here, and below are the statements from the witnesses.
Opening statement from Congressman Mrvan:
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank Mrvan (IN-01), alongside Congressional Labor Caucus Members, Roxanne Brown - International President of the United Steelworkers, and Eric Shultz - President of the USW Local 7-1, called on British Petroleum to end the lockout at the facility located in Whiting, Indiana.
A video of the press conference is available here.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released a letter he sent to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in opposition to the emergency order forcing the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) to maintain operations at two coal-fired generating units in Indiana and unnecessarily increase costs on ratepayers.
Northwest Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan announced the House Appropriations Committee has included his economic development Community Project Funding requests for Indiana’s First Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 House Appropriations measure. The measure has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee, and an identical version of this measure must be approved by both the House and Senate and signed into law by the President in order for it to be enacted.
Earlier this week, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that he will hold a Healthcare Affordability Listening Session on Thursday – June 18, 2026.
Congressman Mrvan stated, “I invite all residents to join this Healthcare Affordability Listening Session on Thursday – June 18, 2026. I look forward to hearing directly from constituents about their current healthcare experiences and concerns. This input is invaluable for my efforts to advocate for policies in our nation’s capital that reflect the needs and priorities of our region.”
Thursday – June 18, 2026
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the House Appropriations Committee has included his economic development Community Project Funding requests for Indiana’s First Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 House Appropriations measure. The measure has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee, and an identical version of this measure must be approved by both the House and Senate and signed into law by the President in order for it to be enacted.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following today’s announcement by the Chicago Bears.
“Today’s announcement is a testament to the vision, determination, and partnership of Governor Braun, our Indiana General Assembly, Mayor McDermott, leaders from the business community, and organized labor who worked together to demonstrate Northwest Indiana’s unique strengths and deep economic ties to the great City of Chicago.