Thank you to all of the leaders with the Portage Police Department for the opportunity to meet earlier this week and discuss your efforts to strengthen radio communication systems. I will continue to do all I can as a member of the House Appropriations Committee to support these vital federal funding programs and your initiatives to keep our communities safe.

Reminder to middle and high school students: The deadline for submissions to the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is Monday - October 26. Click below for additional information: mrvan.house.gov/congressiona…

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to highlight the upcoming deadline to apply for disaster assistance and information on In-Person Events. For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update. mrvan.house.gov/federal-disa…

Appreciate the opportunity to stop by the DAV Chapter 80 meeting earlier this month in Cedar Lake. I enjoyed the discussion and am grateful for all of your initiatives to continue to support veterans throughout our region.

It was such a pleasure to meet with educators and students at the NEO Adult Education facility in Portage.  Thank you for all of your efforts to expand educational opportunities for everyone throughout our region.

Thank you to the North Township Trustee’s Office for the opportunity to participate at your Senior Luncheon earlier this week in Highland.  It was such a great event and I enjoyed being able to connect with so many participants.

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to share information on the upcoming In-Person Events for storm disaster assistance. For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update. mrvan.house.gov/federal-disa…

Pleased to join the leaders of Ozinga earlier this week for the opening of their new low-carbon cement mill in East Chicago.  Thank you for your continued investment in the incredible workforce and manufacturing capabilities of Northwest Indiana.

Families deserve to know when government policies are increasing their utility bills, why those costs are being imposed, and what alternatives exist to lower them. chicagocrusader.com/mrvan-in…

Thank you to all of the members of the Gary Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak at your meeting yesterday. I will continue to do all I can to work in a bipartisan and collaborative way with all local, state and federal officials to create more economic growth and jobs in our region.

Appreciate the opportunity to meet recently with members from Bread for the World in our Merrillville office. Thank you for the update and your vital efforts in response to the recent storms to support those in need in our region.

Enjoyed stopping by the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters Open House earlier this week in Merrillville. Such a great event for students to directly see this world-class facility and the incredible career opportunities available in our region.

As we continue in the storm recovery, I wanted to share information on the upcoming One-Stop-Shop in LaPorte County and other Northwest Indiana In-Person Events for storm disaster assistance. For the complete information, please click below for my latest storm update. mrvan.house.gov/federal-disa…

Thank you to all of the leaders with the Town of Hebron and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for this successful partnership and commitment to improving water quality for residents and businesses in our region.  Let us build on this momentum and continue to collaborate on initiatives that invest in the health, safety, and economic infrastructure of our communities.

As we continue in #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, I encourage all individuals to explore the wonderful resources available below that pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

Pleased to spend time today during harvest with members of our farming community in Hebron. I will continue to fight for our farmers every day, and work to address the record-high cost of diesel and tariffs that are increasing their input costs.

It was a great discussion!  Thank you to all of the participants and leaders with the Michigan City Chamber for your consistent and forward-thinking efforts to promote more economic activity and job growth in our region.

Northwest Indiana residents are struggling to make ends meet, and a major part of that burden is the cost of heating and cooling their homes. Consumers deserve transparency about what is driving their utility costs and what can be done to lower them. mrvan.house.gov/media/press-…