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Frank Mrvan is the Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, making him one of the most powerful advocates for the American steel industry in Washington.
He continues a family legacy of public service; his father, Frank Mrvan Sr., was a respected Indiana State Senator for decades.
Before Congress, he served for 15 years as the North Township Trustee, a key local government role focused on community services and financial assistance.
He holds a powerful seat on the House Appropriations Committee, where he helps direct federal funding, particularly to projects supporting manufacturing and infrastructure.
“From a family rooted in Northwest Indiana public service to his role as a chief defender of the American steel industry, Frank Mrvan’s career is a story of community advocacy.”
Frank Mrvan: A Legacy of Service and a Champion for Steel
Representative Frank J. Mrvan’s work in Congress is a direct continuation of a life dedicated to serving the communities of Northwest Indiana. As the Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, he is a leading and powerful voice for the industry that forms the backbone of his district’s economy.
Mrvan’s roots in public service run deep. He is the son of Frank Mrvan Sr., a long-serving and widely respected Indiana State Senator, from whom he learned the importance of constituent services. Before coming to Washington, Rep. Mrvan spent 15 years in local government as the North Township Trustee. In this executive role, he was on the front lines, managing a budget and providing essential services—from utility assistance to community programs—directly to residents. This experience gave him a ground-level understanding of the economic challenges facing working families.
Elected to Congress in 2020, Mrvan succeeded longtime Representative Pete Visclosky and immediately took up the mantle as his district’s chief advocate. He secured a powerful assignment on the House Appropriations Committee, allowing him to have a direct hand in funding federal projects. He uses this role to support the domestic manufacturing industry and fund infrastructure projects that are critical to the “Region.”
His most passionate work is in his role as Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus. Representing a district that is home to one of the largest concentrations of steel production in the nation, he is a relentless defender of the industry. He is a staunch supporter of “Buy America” provisions and the Section 232 tariffs, which he argues are essential to protect American steelworkers from unfair foreign competition and to ensure the nation’s economic and national security.
Sources Used
Official Biography: https://mrvan.house.gov/about
Ballotpedia Profile: https://ballotpedia.org/Frank_J._Mrvan
GovTrack.us Legislative Record: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/frank_mrvan/456822
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