Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the USW Local 1010 in Hammond during their Military Memorial Dedication ceremony earlier this week on Veterans Day. I thank all of the leaders and members for organizing this meaningful event and recognition for our selfless veterans.

Everyday Americans cost of living are out of control. This is worth fighting for. Making sure that you can afford everyday life, and more important having access to health care is worth fighting for.

This #VeteransDay, let us recommit to ensuring all veterans and their families have the resources and support they need after their selfless sacrifice of defending our freedoms.

Honored to recently attend the JROTC’s Wolf Pack Night Promotional Ceremony at Hammond Central High School.  Congratulations to all and I wish you the best of luck and continued success!

In these times, I believe Northwest Indiana residents, the people that I talk to, want to bridge divides. www.nwitimes.com/news/local/g...

As your Member of Congress, I will continue working in a bipartisan way to reopen the government and restore funding for critical food benefits that our community relies on.

The fact of the matter is people are going hungry because our government is shut down. I call upon Speaker Johnson to bring us back so that we can end the pain, the intentional pain, that is going on with families who are choosing between heat, medication and food. www.nwitimes.com/news/state-r...

Thank you to all of the individuals who were able to attend one of our ongoing Community Conversations this past Saturday! If you were not able to attend and or have a follow up question, please feel free to contact my office anytime through my website here: mrvan.house.gov/contact

Finding a solution, opening government up and doing everything we can to stop the bleeding on our healthcare prices when it comes to financial feasibility for families, that is worth fighting for. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/30/u...

I look forward to providing an update on the 119th Congress and hearing directly from constituents about any issues that are impacting the quality of life in Northwest Indiana. www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/local-news/2...

I want to hear your story so that I can bring the voices of Northwest Indiana constituents directly to my work in Congress. If you have been impacted by the government shutdown or the Administration’s recent actions, please use the form below: mrvan.house.gov/share-your-s...

As working families are facing skyrocketing energy costs, the loss of health care and food assistance programs, rising local taxes, and cuts to public safety, it’s unsurprising that Gov Braun has chosen to convene a special session on mid-decade redistricting at the request of President Trump.

Reminder for middle and high school students: The deadline to submit an entry to the Congressional App Challenge is next week on Thursday, October 30, 2025.  Additional details below. mrvan.house.gov/congressiona...

Honored to join stakeholders across Northwest Indiana to celebrate the official certification of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance in Lake County. I applaud this initiative and look forward to its continued success for the youth and next generation of leaders in our region.

Grateful to be able to speak earlier this week on WLTH Radio in Gary on the current issues of the day. I will continue to do my utmost to stand with the people of Northwest Indiana and advocate for affordable healthcare and economic opportunity for everyone.

I invite residents to attend one of my ongoing Community Conversations to be held at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point or at the Calumet College of St. Joseph in the Robertsdale neighborhood of Hammond on November 1, 2025.  mrvan.house.gov/media/press-...

Wishing everyone celebrating Diwali in Northwest Indiana and across the world a joyous festival of lights!

I’ve often talked to you about how steel is a national security issue.  Well the fact of the matter is, so is farming.  In Northwest Indiana and Indiana it is the heartbeat of our economy.

I’m ready, willing, and able to find a bipartisan solution to open government, make sure people get paid, and make sure people have access to healthcare.

I’m honored to nominate students from Indiana’s First Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. Military Service Academies. I encourage all interested students to apply for this invaluable opportunity to obtain a college education while serving our nation. mrvan.house.gov/media/press-...

Let us build on this positive action and continue the momentum toward peace and security for everyone in the Middle East region. www.nwitimes.com/news/nation-...

It is unfortunate that instead of Congress coming to a bipartisan agreement to fund all military operations and keep the federal government open, we are now scrambling at the final hour to ensure our troops do not miss a paycheck.

The federal government has been shutdown for 9 days. I’m ready to go to DC to vote for opening the government, ending the healthcare crisis, & adding certainty to our economy & our healthcare.

Thank you to the leaders of Daifuku and all of our local stakeholders and workers for this exemplary effort to advance innovation and economic growth in our region.     www.nwitimes.com/news/local/b...

By working together locally, statewide, and federally we built the infrastructure that made this $60 million investment and 600 new jobs possible.

As your Member of Congress, I want to ensure you have the latest information regarding how a lapse in federal government funding might impact you.  Below are some frequently asked questions and the latest information.  mrvan.house.gov/2025-governm...

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur in Northwest Indiana a meaningful time of reflection and renewal.

This shutdown is the result of the Republican Majority’s inability to govern, and because they are unable to agree among themselves and unwilling to compromise with Democrats.

With a government shutdown just 12 hours away, the majority is in control of the House, the Senate, and the White House.  I’m in Washington, D.C. ready to find common ground and protect access to healthcare.

Appreciate the opportunity to stop by the recent NAACP Hammond Branch scholarship award event.  Congratulations to all of the award winners and I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors.

Grateful for the opportunity to visit the Carmeuse plant in Gary & meet with all the leaders and members of organized labor. Thank you for your dedicated efforts and I will continue to do all I can to advocate for the strength of the Northwest Indiana steel and manufacturing industries in Congress.

Thank you to all the leadership of NIRPC for successfully utilizing this federal resource and continuing your initiatives to create the foundation for more economic growth in Northwest Indiana. mrvan.house.gov/media/press-...

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

This reckless action undermines efforts to establish a sustainable aviation fuel blending hub in East Chicago, a project that would reduce harmful emissions, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and open new markets for American workers and businesses. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/22/m...

Wishing everyone celebrating #RoshHashanah in Northwest Indiana a sweet and happy new year.

Appreciate the recent discussion on All INdiana Politics.  I will continue to do all I can to keep the government open and ensure that our region and state has the resources to create more work and wealth for everyone.  www.wishtv.com/news/allindi...

Spoke on the House floor yesterday to highlight my recent meeting with Northwest Indiana farmers and members of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Growers Association.

I will continue advocating for life-long educational opportunities that improve literacy rates to empower individuals in Northwest Indiana and across the country to thrive in the workforce and succeed in our economy. mcbath.house.gov/press-releas...

Spoke on the House floor to highlight my meeting with the More Action for Students organization in NWI. It’s clear these young people are not waiting for the future to arrive. They’re shaping it and laboring to build a society that is more just, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all people.

As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, I am grateful for the opportunity to advocate for and include these federal funding requests for Northwest Indiana’s brave members of law enforcement.

While I was visiting IUN, I spoke with students in the TRIO program about the their experiences in college and how they are preparing to succeed after graduation. I’ll continue to tell their stories & advocate for the ability of all students to achieve their goals and obtain a good-paying job in NWI

It was a pleasure to greet students on their way to class recently at the Indiana University Northwest campus in Gary! I wish all the students the best and great success in your studies this year!

On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the thousands of innocent lives lost and honor the brave first responders who risked their lives to save others.  As we go forward, let us recommit to eliminating our differences to bring our region, our state, and our country together.

Political violence has absolutely no place in our discourse.  Let us go forward with peace as a nation. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family.

Appreciate the opportunity to meet with members of the Indiana Farm Bureau and see the current crop conditions at Herr Farms in Lowell recently. Grateful for your dedicated contributions to the strength of our region’s agricultural economy.

Today in the House Appropriations Committee markup, I reached across the aisle to urge the Trump Administration to restore full staffing for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a critical federal program that helps working Americans afford utility costs.

Why are the tax benefits for working families temporary, but handouts for billionaires and the privileged are permanent? Communities in Northwest Indiana are struggling with increasing costs and know it’s because the Republican so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” is unfair toward working families.

I grew up playing in Gibson Woods, & am proud that NWI is home to such incredible environmental wonders for residents & visitors. I applaud the leaders with Lake County Parks and Recreation for this initiative to enhance & improve access to Gibson Woods in Hammond. mrvan.house.gov/media/press-...

During National Suicide Prevention Month, we are reminded of how important it is to support each other.  The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential help 24/7. If you or a loved one is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach support. www.samhsa.gov/mental-healt...