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April 6, 2023

Gary/Chicago International Airport officials, who expect cargo business to take off in the coming decade, celebrated a $6 million funding boost from U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, on Wednesday.

Mrvan joined officials at the airport to detail the impact of the funding.

“We want to make sure everyone understands the Gary/Chicago International Airport is open for business,” said Mrvan.


April 6, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Valparaiso-based HealthLinc a $500,000 federal grant to create a dental residency program.


April 6, 2023

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program on March 28, 2023.

According to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration, the THCPD program establishes new accredited community-based health care programs in order to address shortages in the health care workforce and challenges faced by rural and underserved communities.


April 5, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, has recently introduced H.R.


April 3, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the schedule for the 2023 Community Forums that will be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District. 


March 31, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the details of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District.


March 29, 2023

A local health organization has received a federal grant to help address the shortage of dental practitioners in underserved areas of Northwest Indiana.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-1st, announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program.


March 29, 2023

First Lady of the US (FLOTUS) Dr. Jill Biden flew into Valparaiso over spring break to promote the Biden administration’s support of clean energy and community colleges. Much of Northwest Indiana’s industries have historically been based around energy. Efforts and new programming at Valparaiso’s Ivy Tech Community College are working towards preparing a workforce for renewable energy. 


March 29, 2023

On March 9, 2023, Ranking Member Frank J. Mrvan participated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled “Accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Leadership Decisions Impacting its Employees and Veterans.”

The following is the Congressman’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:


March 28, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program.