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July 2, 2025

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan has nominated nine local students from Indiana’s First Congressional District to military academies.

The nominations were recommended by a Military Service Academy Board, which includes veterans, community leaders and active duty service members from across the district.


July 2, 2025

A Chesterton High School student has won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the First Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced last week.

Adam Tenbarge II's artwork, "Journey Through Indiana" was created with paint and colored pencils and illustrates the various landscapes of Northwest Indiana.


July 2, 2025

About two years ago, Sara Schaller and her daughter were at Porter Beach, collecting seashells and building sandcastles. As they were ready to leave, a woman ran up to them, asking if Schaller knew how to swim.

“She was like, ‘She’s drowning,’” Schaller said. “I was like, ‘What?’ And then she pointed out to the water, and I could see someone going in and out of the surface.”


June 22, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement regarding the recent U.S. military action in Iran.

“Let me be clear, no one believes Iran should be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. 


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Congressman Mrvan with the Military Service Academy Board and Appointees to the U.S. Military Service Academy
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Congressman Mrvan with the Military Service Academy Board and Appointees to the U.S. Military Service Academy 

June 20, 2025

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan is pleased to announce the nominees that have accepted their appointment to the U.S. Military Service Academies from Indiana’s First Congressional District.  


June 16, 2025

Nippon Steel tried for 18 months to buy U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion before the president reversed positions and announced he would approve a "planned partnership" between the two steelmakers.


June 16, 2025

Families were spread across the lawn in front of the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, most with their own seating, to witness Morton High School’s Class of 2025 earn their degrees.

Nearly 300 graduates walked across the stage during the commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon.


June 16, 2025

Federal cuts, protecting the steel industry and immigration were key topics at a Community Conversation hosted by U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-1st.


June 16, 2025

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan promised to fight President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian approach” as he spoke Thursday of how drastic budget cuts could affect people in Indiana’s 1st congressional district.


June 16, 2025

Reconciliation legislation passed last week, calling the measure “immoral” and warning that it prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy while endangering essential services for the most vulnerable Americans.