Frank John Mrvan ( ; born April 16, 1969) is an American politician who has served as the

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for since 2021. From 2005 until 2021, he served as the

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for North Township, Indiana. Mrvan is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and career

Mrvan, who is of

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heritage, was born and raised in

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. After graduating from Oliver P. Morton High School, he earned a

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in journalism from

Ball State University Ball State University (Ball State or BSU) is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The university has three off-campus centers in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Fishers, Indiana. The university is composed of seven aca ...

. Mrvan worked as a licensed

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and

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. In November 2005, he was appointed as the

for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2020

After

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, the incumbent U.S. representative for , decided not to run for reelection in

2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...

, Mrvan announced his candidacy. He was endorsed by Visclosky and the local chapter of the

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. Mrvan won the Democratic nomination with 33% of the vote in a field of 14 candidates, including Thomas McDermott Jr. and

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. He defeated Republican Mark Leyva in the November general election, 57% to 40%.

2022

Mrvan ran for reelection against Republican nominee Jennifer-Ruth Green. Mrvan defeated Green 53% to 47%.

2024

Mrvan was re-elected in 2024 against Republican nominee Randy Niemeyer 53% to 45%.

Tenure

Mrvan took office on January 3, 2021. He voted in favor of the

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, the

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, and the

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, which he co-sponsored.

Committee assignments

For the

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: *

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** Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions * Committee on Veterans' Affairs ** Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity ** Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Ranking Member)

Caucuses

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(co-chair) * Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment *

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Political positions

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Abortion

Mrvan supports

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and supports codifying ''

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''. He is an original cosponsor of the

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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 the 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

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to vote in local elections.

Syria

In 2023, Mrvan voted against H.Con.Res. 21 which directed President

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to remove U.S. troops from

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within 180 days.

Personal life

Mrvan and his wife, Jane (née Trimble), have two children. His father, Frank E. Mrvan, served in the

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from 1978 to 1995 and 1998 to 2022.

References

External links

Representative Frank Mrvan
official U.S. House website
Campaign website
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