Frank J. Mrvan
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Highland
- Campaign website
- mrvanforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for Indiana's 1st District since 2021, serving on the House Appropriations Committee and as vice chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus. He was North Township trustee for 15 years and is a Ball State University graduate.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Introduced a bill denying federal funds to lockout employersIn office
The PRO-WORK Act would withhold federal funds and tax credits from employers for the length of a lockout, and longer for repeat lockouts.
ReportMrvan Introduces the PRO-WORK Act to Prevent Companies that Lock Out Workers from Receiving Federal FundsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Aug 31, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
“I am taking this action to prevent any company that locks out American workers from receiving our tax dollars.”
Opposes opening U.S. markets to Chinese automakersIn office
May 2026 letter to administration officials, signed with Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Rick Crawford.
ReportCongressional Steel Caucus Sends Letter in Support of U.S. Automotive ManufacturingPublic statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · May 15, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
“urges the rejection of any proposal that lowers barriers to access for Chinese automakers into American markets”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes the federal order keeping NIPSCO coal units runningIn office
Letter to the Energy Department opposing Emergency Order 202-26-29, which requires NIPSCO to keep two coal-fired units at its Wheatfield plant operating; he cites the cost to ratepayers.
ReportMrvan Letter to DOE on Utility AffordabilityPublic statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Jun 22, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
“I urge you to reverse this order and instead work to lower utility costs for my constituents.”
Health & human services
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade in federal law
His campaign site also lists him as an original cosponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act.
ReportIssues — Frank Mrvan for CongressCampaign website · Mrvan for Congress · mrvanforcongress.com
“Frank supports the codification of Roe v. Wade”
Voted to extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits three yearsIn office
ReportMrvan Statement on House Passage of Health Care LegislationPublic statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Jan 8, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
“I voted in support of a clean, three-year extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits”
Government & transparency
Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress
ReportIssues — Frank Mrvan for CongressCampaign website · Mrvan for Congress · mrvanforcongress.com
“He supports banning all stock trading by Members of Congress”
Opposes the President's unilateral military action in IranIn office
April 2026 statement; he says he has supported legislation to prevent an open-ended military engagement.
ReportMrvan Statement on IranPublic statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Apr 7, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
“The President's unilateral actions in Iran are wrong”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Frank J. Mrvan on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Lake County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (LaPorte County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Porter County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Frank J. Mrvan — Member profile
Government record · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · clerk.house.gov
- Biography — Representative Frank Mrvan
Government record · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · mrvan.house.gov
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 1st Congressional District
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 21, 2026 · wfyi.org
- Issues — Frank Mrvan for Congress
Campaign website · Mrvan for Congress · mrvanforcongress.com
- Mrvan Introduces the PRO-WORK Act to Prevent Companies that Lock Out Workers from Receiving Federal Funds
Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Aug 31, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
- Mrvan Letter to DOE on Utility Affordability
Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Jun 22, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
- Mrvan Statement on House Passage of Health Care Legislation
Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Jan 8, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
- Congressional Steel Caucus Sends Letter in Support of U.S. Automotive Manufacturing
Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · May 15, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
- Mrvan Statement on Iran
Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank J. Mrvan · Apr 7, 2026 · mrvan.house.gov
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