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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in support of bipartisan legislation to prevent a default.
The Congressional Steel Caucus has written a letter to the Biden administration asking for intervention in a surge of Mexican steel imports, arguing it has cost steelworker jobs and poses a threat to domestic steel production.
Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Rick Crawford and Vice Chairman Frank J. Mrvan asked for the administration to pursue tariffs to defend U.S. steel jobs.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Ranking Member Frank J. Mrvan participated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Joint Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled “VHA Recruitment and Retention: Is Bureaucracy Holding Back a Quality Workforce?"
Washington, DC – Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Rick Crawford and Vice Chairman Frank J.
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.
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.
Mayor Pete Land recently swore in seven Crown Point Fire Rescue firefighters, the most in the department’s history.
The new firefighters: Brett Wisenbaugh, Ben Rosenfeldt, David Graham, Jackie Osborne, Jason Kooyenga, Joseph Bonk and Meghan Mulroe.
Wisenbaugh was born and raised in Michigan City and has 10 years of experience in EMS.
He has worked as a part-time paramedic with Crown Point Fire Rescue since 2021.
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, the only stand-alone rape crisis center in the state, is expanding operations.
Fair Haven, located at 2645 Ridge Road in Highland, provides free services for victims of sexual violence in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties and maintains a 24-hour, 7 days a week crisis line.
The center, founded 18 years ago by Patty Conley and Kelly Vates, both survivors of sexual violence, looks to acquire the property where its offices are and renovate and expand the facility.
To celebrate "School Lunch Hero Day," which is Friday, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Hammond, visited Joseph Hess Elementary School Thursday where he served food to students alongside the school's food service staff.
"I'm really here encouraging and bringing recognition to them and to what they do for the community," Mrvan said, referring to the food service staff. "I grew up in Hessville. This is a newer school, but it's great to be home where I grew up, and its great to see the enthusiasm of the kids and the administration."
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below during National Teacher Appreciation Week, and a video of his statement delivered on the House floor is available here.
More than one-and-a-half-million dollars in federal funding is going to help expand a community intellectual development center in Michigan City.
Paladin is a non-profit serving people of all ages with disabilities.
Congressman Frank Mrvan secured the money through a Community Project Funding request.
The project will turn a warehouse building into classrooms and offices.
It will also create a larger art room and more sensory rooms.