Mrvan, Frank J.

Frank J. Mrvan is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 1st Congressional District, serving since January 2021. Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University and worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative before entering public service. He served as North Township Trustee for 15 years before running for Congress in 2020, when he won the Democratic nomination and defeated Republican Mark Leyva with 57 percent of the vote. He was reelected in 2022 and 2024.

In the current Congress, Mrvan serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, including the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies. He has focused his legislative efforts on supporting workers, veterans, and manufacturing industries. He serves as Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, advocating for policies to support domestic steel production and manufacturing in Northwest Indiana, which leads the nation in steel production.

Mrvan has sponsored legislation addressing veterans' issues, including the Veterans' Security and Pay Transparency Act and the Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act. He also introduced the Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025 and the Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. His legislative priorities reflect his commitment to protecting jobs and the economy in Northwest Indiana while supporting the region's labor and manufacturing sectors.