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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Medicare should be allowed to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.
“For the first time ever, Medicare is allowed to directly negotiate prescription drug prices, out-of-pocket costs for insulin are limited at $35 per month”
Passage votes where Frank J. Mrvan broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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119-hres-1335·Jun 11, 2026·89% of D voted NO
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Introduces Utility Affordability and Transparency Act to Protect Consumers from Higher Energy Costs
Position: Introduces legislation to prohibit Department of Energy emergency orders that delay power plant retirements or require generation from permanently closed facilities, and to require cost studies, public reporting, and utility bill disclosures of costs from federal emergency orders.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan introduced H.R. 10687, the Utility Affordability and Transparency Act, legislation that would increase transparency for consumers and prevent federal taxpayers and utility ratepayers from being forced to bear the costs associated with reopening or preventing the closure of outdated or expensive power-generating facilities.
The legislation would prohibit the Department of Energy from issuing emergency orders that delay the retirement of power plants or require electric generation from facilities that have already been permanently closed.
The Utility Affordability and Transparency Act would also require the Department of Energy to study alternatives to emergency orders that could reduce net costs to consumers and utilities and publish a publicly available report detailing the estimated costs associated with any emergency order.
Additionally, the legislation would require affected electric utilities to provide customers with information on their monthly bills identifying the additional costs resulting from any federal emergency order.
“Northwest Indiana residents are struggling to make ends meet, and a major part of that burden is the cost of heating and cooling their homes,” said Congressman Frank J. Mrvan. “Consumers deserve transparency about what is driving their utility costs and what can be done to lower them.
“Hardworking families should not be forced to pay higher utility rates because the federal government is requiring energy companies to reopen or keep outdated coal-fired generating units operating beyond their planned retirement. When the government intervenes in private-sector business decisions and forces companies to operate facilities that are no longer economically viable, those costs ultimately get passed on to consumers.
“The Utility Affordability and Transparency Act will ensure that the federal government cannot simply prevent or delay the retirement of expensive power plants without accountability for the costs imposed on consumers. Families deserve to know when government policies are increasing their utility bills, why those costs are being imposed, and what alternatives exist to lower them.”
The full bill text of the Utility Affordability and Transparency Act is available here.
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Issues:Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
Mrvan Convenes Second Agriculture Advisory Council Meeting
Position: The release reports that Rep. Mrvan convened an agriculture advisory council and, on the House floor, stated that farmers need tariff relief, lower fuel costs, expanded markets, and action from Congress to ensure stability.
Valparaiso, IN – Last week, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan convened the second meeting of his Agriculture Advisory Council for Indiana’s First Congressional District.
The Agriculture Advisory Council convenes local leaders to discuss the challenges facing farmers’ operations, businesses, and livelihoods in Northwest Indiana. The goal of the advisory council is to meet twice a year to discuss current issues, help guide the Congressman’s legislative priorities, and ensure the voices of Indiana farmers are heard in Washington.
Congressman Mrvan spoke on the House floor yesterday to share what he heard. He stated that “our farmers are getting crushed,” that “they need tariff relief, lower fuel costs, expanded markets, and action from Congress,” and that “we must give our farmers the stability they need to keep feeding America.”
Congressman Mrvan’s full remarks on the House floor are available here, and the proceedings from the Agriculture Advisory Council meeting can be viewed here.
The Agriculture Advisory Council is composed of agricultural stakeholders from across Indiana’s First Congressional District – including local farmers and leaders from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Indiana Corn Growers Association, Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Pork, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Lake County Farm Bureau, Lake County Purdue Extension, the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, LaPorte County Farm Bureau, LaPorte County Purdue Extension, the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District, Porter County Farm Bureau, Porter County Purdue Extension, and the Porter County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Issues:Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
Mrvan Sends Letter to USPS on Proposed Permanent Closure of Wheeler Post Office
Position: Congressman Mrvan urges the USPS to find an alternative solution that restores dependable postal services for Wheeler residents rather than permanently closing the Wheeler Post Office, and requests another community meeting.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released a letter he sent to the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding the proposed permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office.
As USPS conducts a discontinuance feasibility study on the permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office, the letter urges USPS to find an alternative solution that restores essential mail services for Wheeler residents and requests that USPS schedule another community meeting to give constituents a real opportunity to express their concerns. Previously, on March 26, 2026, the Congressman sent an initial letter on this matter to the USPS.
The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here.
“I write to submit input for the discontinuance feasibility study on the proposed permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office. I am deeply concerned that the permanent closure of the Wheeler Post Office would continue to make it exceedingly difficult for my constituents to access convenient and reliable postal services. As a final determination on this is made, I urge USPS to find an alternative solution that restores dependable postal services for Wheeler residents.
“Since the suspension of the Wheeler Post Office in July 2023 due to health and safety concerns at the facility, Wheeler residents have had to travel to the Hobart Post Office to collect their mail. This creates significant barriers for Wheeler residents, who do not receive door-to-door mail delivery service. As a result, instead of having 24-hour access to their Post Office (PO) boxes, residents must find time during business hours to go to Hobart to collect critical mail – including prescription medicine, veterans’ benefits information, and Social Security checks.
“After nearly two years without designated PO boxes, Wheeler residents were given keys to PO boxes at the Hobart Post Office. However, this has not solved postal reliability issues for my constituents, who still only have access to these PO boxes during retail hours. Permanently maintaining PO boxes at the Hobart Main Office would exacerbate these challenges and have an outsized impact on seniors, residents without reliable transportation, and residents without flexible work hours. These concerns were reiterated at the USPS virtual community meeting for the discontinuance feasibility study on August 25, 2026, and should be seriously considered as USPS assesses next steps.
“Moreover, I am deeply disappointed that USPS announced the proposed closure and public input process during ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts in the region. Following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on August 11, 2026, residents throughout Northwest Indiana – including Porter County – sustained severe home damages and experienced widespread, prolonged power outages. As a result, President Trump approved both an Emergency Declaration and Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana.
“Despite this active crisis, USPS sent letters on August 17 informing Wheeler residents of the proposed post office closure and the August 25 virtual community meeting. During this period, many residents were still without power and internet access, and mail services were disrupted by the severe weather. Scheduling the only community meeting during this disaster, when many constituents were likely unable to receive the information or attend, was extremely insensitive and directly hinders a fair and comprehensive public input process. This is only one example of the Postal Service’s repeated failure to adequately communicate timely and transparent information regarding the status of the Wheeler Post Office to my office, local elected officials, and residents.
“Over the past three years, I have heard from constituents and local elected officials about the disruptive impact of the prolonged Wheeler Post Office suspension. The USPS universal service obligation dictates that all Americans receive reliable, affordable, and consistent mail service regardless of location. To uphold this standard, I urge USPS to find an alternative solution that restores essential mail services for Wheeler residents, and request that USPS schedule another community meeting to give constituents a real opportunity to express their concerns.
“I appreciate your attention to this matter, and I stand ready to work together to ensure Indiana’s First Congressional District receives reliable, efficient, and consistent access to postal services.”
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Issues:Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
Mrvan Requests Federal Investigation into NWI Power Outages
Position: The release calls for a joint FERC-NERC federal investigation into the prolonged power outages following the August 11, 2026 derecho in Northwest Indiana, including NIPSCO's preparation, system performance, and restoration efforts, and states support for a parallel state-level IURC investigation.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting an investigation into the power outages following the derecho that struck Northwest Indiana on August 11, 2026.
The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here.
“I write to request that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in coordination with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), conduct a comprehensive federal review of the widespread and prolonged power outages that followed the severe weather event, a derecho, that struck Northwest Indiana on August 11, 2026.
“The derecho brought extraordinary straight-line winds across Northern Indiana, with peak wind gusts reaching approximately 100 to 110 miles per hour across portions of Lake and Porter Counties. The storm caused unprecedented damage and resulted in nearly 375,000 customer outages within Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s (NIPSCO) service territory. Tens of thousands of Northwest Indiana residents remained without electricity for nearly two weeks. This was the largest outage event in NIPSCO’s history and far exceeded the average duration of electricity interruptions associated with major events. The Cities of Gary, Lake Station, and Portage, as well as the Town of Munster, were among the hardest hit communities and the last areas to receive full restoration.
“The consequences of these prolonged outages were significant. Families lost food, homes experienced flooding and subsequent mold growth, businesses lost inventory and revenue, and residents lost access to essential medical equipment and prescription medications. For many constituents, the lack of electricity also meant the loss of reliable access to phones, computers, internet service, and other means of communicating with family members, reporting outages, and applying for emergency assistance.
“Most concerning, vulnerable residents were left without reliable access to medical care and other essential services. For nearly two weeks, too many Northwest Indiana families were literally left in the dark.
“On August 25, 2026, a federal Major Disaster Declaration was approved for Indiana, providing critical assistance as communities begin the long process of recovery. However, federal assistance must address not only the damage caused by this storm, but also what can be learned from the unprecedented duration of the resulting power outages.
“The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor has petitioned the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to investigate NIPSCO’s storm restoration practices, and I strongly support that state-level investigation. At the same time, given the scale of this event, I believe a federal review is warranted.
“I respectfully request a joint FERC-NERC investigation to assess what contributed to the prolonged outages and determine whether NIPSCO’s preparation, system performance, and restoration efforts were consistent with applicable reliability requirements and best practices. I also request that the findings include recommendations to improve electric-grid reliability and storm resilience.
“Specifically, I ask that the investigation examine whether NIPSCO and its parent company, NiSource, complied with FERC-approved federal reliability standards and whether any deficiencies in reliability planning, system resilience, or emergency response warrant additional federal action. The review should evaluate the following factors:
Storm preparedness: The short- and long-term preparations NIPSCO undertook before the August 11 derecho, including emergency response planning, staffing, equipment, mutual-aid arrangements, and pre-positioning of resources.
Grid resilience and system design: The performance and resilience of NIPSCO’s distribution and transmission infrastructure in the face of extreme straight-line winds and increasingly severe weather events.
Vegetation management and maintenance: The adequacy and effectiveness of routine maintenance and vegetation-management practices, particularly considering the significant investments NIPSCO has reported making in these areas.
Restoration performance: The causes of the prolonged restoration timeline, including why certain communities remained without power substantially longer than others and whether restoration priorities, resource allocation, communications, and repair practices were appropriate.
Regional comparison: NIPSCO’s restoration performance compared with other electric utilities in Indiana and the surrounding region that experienced outages from the same weather event.
Infrastructure investments: Whether the substantial investments NIPSCO has made in recent years toward infrastructure replacement, grid modernization, reliability, and vegetation management have produced the adequate levels of resilience.
“This last point deserves particular scrutiny. NIPSCO has emphasized that recent rate increases are necessary to support infrastructure upgrades and improve grid reliability. Since 2016, customers have contributed approximately $2.3 billion toward infrastructure replacement, and $81 million towards vegetation management between 2023 and 2025. Given the magnitude of these investments, Northwest Indiana residents deserve to know why they experienced outages of this magnitude and duration, and whether additional investments, preparation, maintenance, or changes in reliability standards could have reduced the impact on families and businesses.
“I appreciate your consideration of this request and your commitment to ensuring the reliability and resilience of our nation’s electric grid. I also request that FERC coordinate, as appropriate, with the IURC, NIPSCO, state emergency-management officials, and other relevant stakeholders to implement the lessons learned from this event. I stand ready to work together to advance transparency and accountability, strengthen our electric infrastructure, and ensure that Northwest Indiana families and businesses can depend on safe, reliable, and affordable power.”
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Issues:Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
Mrvan Introduces the PRO-WORK Act to Prevent Companies that Lock Out Workers from Receiving Federal Funds
Position: Introduces legislation to bar employers that impose worker lockouts from receiving federal funds and tax credits, with withholding periods scaled to lockout duration and escalating penalties for repeat lockouts.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan introduced the PRO-WORK (Preventing Revenue Opportunities for Workplace Lockouts and Retaliation) Act, which would prohibit corporations that lock out their workers from doing business with the federal government.
The PRO-WORK Act would prohibit an employer from receiving federal funds or tax credits because of a lockout. Specifically, federal funds would be withheld for a period equal to the duration of the lockout, and an employer would be ineligible to receive tax credits for the corresponding taxable year. If an employer engages in a subsequent lockout, the company would be ineligible for federal funds for one year and would be prohibited from receiving a tax credit during the following year.
Congressman Mrvan stated, “Members of organized labor built our region and are the backbone of our economy. International, off-shore companies cannot continue to disrespect American workers while benefitting from federal funding and tax credits. I am taking this action to prevent any company that locks out American workers from receiving our tax dollars.”
Roxanne Brown, International President of the United Steelworkers stated, "When an employer locks out workers, refusing to let them on the job and depriving them of their paychecks and health insurance benefits in an attempt to extract concessions, it’s not just the workers and their families who suffer – it’s whole communities. Rep. Mrvan’s much needed legislation would help balance the scales, prohibiting corporations that take these drastic and punitive measures from receiving federal money and benefiting off the backs of taxpayers they are actively hurting. Our union thanks Rep. Mrvan for continuing to stand behind working families and encourages congressional colleagues to do the same by supporting this bill.”
Eric Schultz, President of USW Local 7-1 stated, “Our members know firsthand that a lockout doesn’t stop at the workplace gate. It impacts workers, their families, local businesses, and entire communities. Corporations should not be able to inflict that kind of economic harm and then expect the same taxpayers they are hurting to help fund their bottom line. I want to thank Congressman Mrvan for standing with working families and for putting real consequences against companies that deprive working families of their income and livelihoods.”
The full bill text of the PRO-WORK Act is available here.
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Issues:Supporting Organized LaborVice Chairman of Congressional Steel Caucus
Mrvan Statement on FEMA Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
Position: The release welcomes FEMA's approval of Indiana's request for a Major Disaster Declaration covering storms of August 11, 2026, and calls for federal recovery resources to support affected residents, businesses, and local governments.
Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the State of Indiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the storms of August 11, 2026.
“FEMA has announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved.
“This declaration is an important step forward for Northwest Indiana. Our families, businesses, municipalities, first responders, and community organizations have endured tremendous hardship, and they need every available resource to recover and rebuild.
“I thank Governor Braun, our local officials, emergency management personnel, first responders, utility crews, volunteers, and everyone who has worked tirelessly throughout this crisis. I also appreciate the Administration’s approval of this request and the continued efforts of FEMA and our federal, state, and local partners.
“I have been proud to work alongside the Indiana Congressional Delegation to advocate for this assistance because we knew the scale of this disaster exceeded what many individuals and communities could handle on their own.
“Now, we turn our full attention to recovery.
“Federal assistance can provide critical support to eligible individuals, families, businesses, and local governments as they repair homes and infrastructure, address damage, and begin rebuilding. My office will continue working directly with FEMA, state and local officials, and our communities to ensure residents understand what assistance is available and can access the resources for which they qualify.
“To everyone who has been affected, please know that you are not alone. Northwest Indiana has shown extraordinary strength, compassion, and resilience throughout this disaster. We will continue standing together, helping our neighbors, and doing everything possible to ensure our communities come back stronger.
“Additional information about the federal assistance programs is anticipated in the coming days. In the meantime, individuals in Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties who are eligible for Individual Assistance can begin the application process through FEMA:
Apply online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Call FEMA: 1-800-621-3362
“The response brought us through the immediate crisis. Now, the work of recovery and rebuilding begins. I will remain focused on making sure Northwest Indiana receives every resource and every bit of support it needs until the job is done.
“My office will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available and will remain engaged with FEMA, state and local officials, and our communities throughout the recovery process.”
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Issues:Appropriations & Federal Funding
Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Major Disaster Declaration to Address August Storms
Position: The Indiana congressional delegation urges the President to approve Governor Braun's requests for major disaster declarations covering storms and flooding in June and August 2026.
Washington, DC – Today, the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun’s August 20, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11.
The delegation thanked President Trump for his swift approval of federal emergency assistance following the August storms and urged him to approve Governor Braun’s August 20 major disaster declaration request, while reiterating the delegation’s support for the governor’s pending request for the June storms.
The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here.
“Dear President Trump,
“We thank you for your continued support following the severe weather that has impacted our state this summer, including your swift approval of Governor Mike Braun’s Emergency Declaration request following the storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11. That assistance has provided important federal resources as state and local officials continue responding to widespread damage.
“As those efforts continue, we write in strong support of Governor Braun’s August 20 request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The damage from these storms has been widespread and, in some places, historic. At least eight Hoosiers have died, more than 1,000 families have been displaced, and power outages peaked at more than 360,000 customers, with Northwest Indiana among the hardest hit and tens of thousands still without power. More than 1,700 structures have been destroyed, damaged, or otherwise affected. Flooding forced hundreds of evacuations and water rescues, while roads and bridges were damaged or washed out. In Anderson and Noblesville, the White River exceeded flood records set in 1913, and hundreds of homes along the river in Indianapolis were evacuated.
“In the days since the storms, Hoosiers have stepped up to help their neighbors with donations, supplies, and other support. State agencies, local officials, first responders, and volunteers have been working around the clock as well, but the damage has created needs on a scale that communities cannot reasonably meet on their own. Our offices are also hearing from people who are still trying to understand what assistance is available and when it may come. A Major Disaster Declaration would provide the additional federal resources needed to support that work and help families and communities through the weeks and months ahead.
“We also continue to support Governor Braun’s August 6 request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the separate storms that struck from June 6–26. Many communities, particularly in Northwest Indiana, were still dealing with damage from those storms when the August disaster hit, leaving local governments to respond to another round of serious damage just weeks later.
“We appreciate the assistance your administration and FEMA have provided thus far, as well as your continued consideration of the June request. The emergency assistance already approved has been important to the immediate response, and we respectfully urge swift approval of the Governor’s August 20 request to provide the additional support needed for recovery. We stand ready to work with your administration and FEMA to support affected Hoosiers and communities.”
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Todd Young (IN)
U.S. Senator Jim Banks (IN)
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01)
Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02)
Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03)
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04)
Congressman Victoria Spartz (IN-05)
Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06)
Congressman André Carson (IN-07)
Congressman Mark Messmer (IN-08)
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09)
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Issues:Appropriations & Federal Funding
Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration to Address June Storms
Position: The Indiana congressional delegation urges the President to approve Governor Braun's request for a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance for recovery from severe storms in June 2026, and recognizes the emergency declaration issued for August storms.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan joined the Indiana delegation in Congress in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Braun's request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the period of June 6-26, 2026.
The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here.
“Dear President Trump,
“Firstly, we thank you for your swift approval of an emergency declaration for Indiana following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on August 11, 2026. This will provide critical federal assistance to Hoosiers as the state responds to the devastating emergency, which has resulted in deaths and injuries, displaced families, mass power outages, and serious damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
“Additionally, we write in strong support of Governor Mike Braun’s previous request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the period of June 6 26, 2026. The intensity of weather events in that span caused significant devastation across the state, and the August storms have only exacerbated the impact on communities and local governments. We respectfully urge you to immediately grant this declaration and make federal assistance available to support Indiana’s recovery.
“During the period of June 6-26, several rounds of dangerous storms passed through Indiana, including at least 58 tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, a derecho, and flash flooding. This disaster ranks as the single largest one-month tornadic outbreak in Indiana’s weather history. As a result, 32 counties issued local disaster emergency declarations, and communities have been devastated, while residents lost their homes, schools and businesses were forced to close, and local governments were strained beyond their capacity.
“Specifically, two individuals died, a dozen individuals suffered documented injuries, power outages left 185,525 residents without power, and utility poles, roads, bridges, and trees were damaged. In addition, at least 210 individuals were displaced from their homes, and 1,213 residential structures were destroyed, damaged, or adversely affected. Having experienced some of the most severe weather, Lake County is acutely impacted and estimates infrastructure repairs exceeding $33.9 million.
“In response to the June disaster, the State of Indiana has worked closely with local governments and volunteer organizations to deploy critical emergency response resources and enable first responders and emergency management personnel to conduct damage assessments. The State has mobilized available resources, including shelters, search-and-rescue operations, debris removal teams, emergency communications, and evacuation assistance. However, given the magnitude of the devastation, it is clear that the damage is beyond the capacity of state and local resources to manage.
“These challenges have only intensified, compounded by ongoing storms in the region. On August 11 and 12, Indiana was again struck by widespread flooding, severe weather, and tornadic activity, creating even further destruction and overwhelming state and local resources. While the August 15 emergency declaration will mobilize key disaster relief efforts in the state, Hoosiers are in dire need of further federal resources to support recovery.
“To effectively respond to these needs, we urge you to swiftly approve the Governor’s August 6th request for Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and statewide Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance to address the damage caused by the June disaster and ensure Hoosiers have the resources necessary to respond and recover. We also urge your approval of any future major disaster declaration requests submitted in response to the ongoing August storms. We appreciate your consideration and stand ready to work with your administration, FEMA, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to support Indiana’s recovery.”
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Todd Young (IN)
U.S. Senator Jim Banks (IN)
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01)
Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02)
Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03)
Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04)
Congressman Victoria Spartz (IN-05)
Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06)
Congressman André Carson (IN-07)
Congressman Mark Messmer (IN-08)
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09)
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Issues:Appropriations & Federal Funding
Mrvan Amendment on American Steel Requirement for White House Construction Projects
Position: Rep. Mrvan advocates for requiring all steel and manufactured materials used in White House construction projects to be produced domestically, including materials from private donations, to support the domestic steel industry and workforce.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan offered an amendment to the House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act that would have required all steel used in construction projects at the White House to be produced in the United States, regardless of whether that steel is procured through federal funds or private donations.
Congressman Mrvan’s initial language was amended to limit any effectiveness of the requirement and not approved as introduced by the House Appropriations Committee. A video of Rep. Mrvan’s remarks offering his amendment is available here, and the full proceedings of the debate can be viewed here.
Congressman Mrvan stated, “While I regret that this amendment was not ultimately approved as introduced, I will continue to seek every opportunity through the House Appropriations Committee and as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus to strengthen Buy America requirements and fight for our domestic workforce.”
Congressman Mrvan’s remarks offering his amendment during the Committee hearing are below:
“Northwest Indiana is the largest steel producing hub in the country. Maintaining a strong domestic steel industry and unionized workforce is vital for strengthening our economy, protecting American jobs, and defending our national security.
“Despite promises to bolster the American steel industry, the current Administration has accepted tens of millions of dollars’ worth of donated foreign steel from his expensive ballroom project. Right after the President announced this donation, the Administration also adjusted tariff policy in a way that benefits the same donor by cutting certain automotive steel tariffs in half. As Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, I’m fighting every day to defend American steelworkers, strengthen Buy American requirements, and prevent unfairly traded steel products from being dumped on our shores.
“To truly support domestic producers and steelworkers, government construction projects at iconic American buildings should only use American made steel, iron, and manufactured materials. Accepting donations from foreign companies sends a mixed message to the American steel producers and American steelworkers. It affects our economic strength, our steel capacity, and our national security.
“My amendment directs that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in construction projects on the White House grounds be produced in the United States. This includes materials procured through appropriated funds and received through private donations. I urge the committee to support my amendment and stand up for the domestic steel industry and American workers.”
The text of the amendment as introduced is below:
“Domestic steel procurement – The Committee directs that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in any construction, alteration, repair, or improvement project on the grounds of the White House Complex, as defined by the National Park Service and the United States Secret Service, be produced in the United States. This includes any materials procured with funds made available by this Act or provided through private donations.”
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Issues:Appropriations & Federal FundingVice Chairman of Congressional Steel Caucus
Mrvan Discussion with Energy Secretary During Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
Position: Rep. Mrvan expressed concern about an emergency order requiring continued coal-fired generation at NIPSCO, citing its expected $100+ million cost and impact on utility ratepayers, and asked the Energy Secretary to consider reversing the order.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan discussed high utility costs with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development hearing.
Specifically, Congressman Mrvan pressed Secretary Wright about the emergency order to require NIPSCO to keep utilizing coal-fired electric generation past its retirement date that is expected to cost more than $100 million and further increase utility costs for ratepayers. Congressman Mrvan asked Secretary Wright to consider reversing the order and Secretary Wright indicated that he would look into this issue and the impact on ratepayers.
A video of Congressman Mrvan’s discussion with Secretary Wright is available here.
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Issues:Appropriations & Federal Funding
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FUND2 contributions$10,000
2.ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Union of Operating Engineers — backs candidates supporting prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, and project labor agreements.AI$10,000
3.INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL)2 contributions$10,000
4.AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICAIdeological2 contributionsIdeological PAC with a nationalist or patriotic framing — specific policy positions not clearly signaled by the name.AI · low$10,000
5.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION2 contributions$10,000
6.FAIR SHOT PACIdeological2 contributionsProgressive-aligned PAC — backs candidates and causes focused on economic opportunity and reducing inequality.AI$10,000
7.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological2 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
8.UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUNDLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Steelworkers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, workplace safety, and manufacturing job protection.AI$10,000
9.NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC4 contributions$10,000
10.AM GENERAL LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AM GENERAL PAC)2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS$17,500
2.CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$10,500
3.AM GENERAL LLC$8,550
4.SALVI SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD$7,000
5.STREAM LINE CIRCLE LLC$7,000
6.MERITAGE GROUP, LP$7,000
7.Q PRIME INC.$7,000
8.COONEY & CONWAY$7,000
9.GIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION$7,000
10.PEAK6 INVESTMENTS$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
