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Frank John Mrvan (/mərˈvæn/ mər-VAN; born April 16, 1969) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 1st congressional district since 2021. From 2005 until 2021, he served as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana. Mrvan is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and career
Mrvan was born and raised in Hammond, Indiana. After graduating from Oliver P. Morton High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University.
Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative. In November 2005, he was appointed as the township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2020
After Pete Visclosky, the incumbent U.S. representative for Indiana's 1st congressional district, decided not to run for reelection in 2020, Mrvan announced his candidacy. He was endorsed by Visclosky and the local chapter of the United Steelworkers. Mrvan won the Democratic nomination with 33% of the vote in a field of 14 candidates, including Thomas McDermott Jr. and Mara Candelaria Reardon. He defeated Republican Mark Leyva in the November general election, 57% to 41%.
2022
Mrvan ran for reelection against Republican nominee Jennifer-Ruth Green. Mrvan defeated Green 53% to 47%
Tenure
Mrvan took office on January 3, 2021. He voted in favor of the second impeachment of Donald Trump, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which he co-sponsored.
Abortion
Mrvan supports abortion rights and supports codifying Roe v. Wade. He has stated “I believe that the most productive thing we can do for women’s health and for their reproductive rights is to allow them to make their decision.” He is an original cosponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act.
COVID-19 policy
On January 31, 2023, Mrvan voted against H.R.497:Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, a bill which would lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
On February 1, 2023, Mrvan voted against a resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency.
Immigration
On February 9, 2023, Mrvan voted against H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 which condemns the District of Columbia's plan that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
Syria
In 2023, Mrvan voted against H.Con.Res. 21 which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.
Committee assignments
For the 118th Congress:
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Ranking Member)
Caucuses
- Congressional Steel Caucus (co-chair)
- Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment
Personal life
Mrvan and his wife Jane (née Trimble) have two children.
His father, Frank E. Mrvan, served in the Indiana Senate from 1978 to 1995 and 1998 to 2022.
