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During Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s be clear.  Appreciation isn’t just a thank you.  It’s action.  I will fight with everything I have to ensure our educators get the respect, resources, and support they deserve to keep doing the life changing work they do every single day.

Spoke yesterday with Secretary of Energy Wright during our House Appropriations Democrats Energy and Water Subcommittee hearing to highlight the value of a Hydrogen Hub in Northwest Indiana and my bipartisan collaboration and advocacy to see that its benefits are realized as soon as possible.

Happy Mother’s Day Northwest Indiana!

Spoke on the House floor in support of funding for the CASA program. I believe that our nation’s values and policies are shown by how we direct funds, and turning our backs on children survivors in order to justify massive tax cuts for the wealthy is both shameful and bad policy.

I invite residents to attend one of my rescheduled Community Conversations that I will be holding on May 29, 2025. I believe these opportunities allow me to hear directly from constituents and better represent our collective interests in our nation’s capital. Additionally, I

During Police Week, I want to thank the Lake County Sheriff’s Department for joining me in our nation’s capital to advocate for law enforcement officers. I will continue to do all I can to support law enforcement officers, who are on the frontlines protecting our communities.

Pleased to join members of the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports during their recent visit to our nation’s capital. As Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, I appreciate your advocacy and will continue to do all I can to promote the strength and vitality of the

I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation with Chairwoman Kiggans to support law enforcement personnel at the VA.  I look forward to working with all of my colleagues to hold the VA accountable and improve recruitment and retention of VA Police Officers as it works to

Recently was able to commend the invaluable work of our FBI law enforcement personnel with Director Patel during a House Appropriations Democrats Commerce, Justice, & Science Subcommittee hearing and discuss concerns regarding reporting requirements and their potential impact on the ability of the

I opposed the House Republican Reconciliation legislation because it prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy at the cruel expense of seniors, veterans, children, and working families. To verify the harmful impact of this legislation, I offered an amendment to simply produce a

From the very beginning of this proposed acquisition, I was steadfast in voicing serious concerns about the implications of foreign ownership – particularly Nippon Steel’s record on trade practices – and the critical importance of preserving American control over our steel

This #MemorialDay, as we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, let us recommit to honor their sacrifice today and every day.

Spoke on the House floor recently against proposals to cut back on the ability of the Department of Labor to implement federal workplace protections. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will do everything possible to ensure that OSHA and the National Labor

Reminder: I invite you to attend one of my rescheduled Community Conversations occurring this Thursday - May 29. Additional details and locations below: mrvan.house.gov/media/press-re…

Thanks to all who attended my Community Conversation in Michigan City this afternoon. I am grateful for this opportunity to speak with community members about the issues impacting our region.

As a Member of Congress, I will continue to fight for the values that unify us as a country. I appreciate the thoughtful and engaging questions at our Community Conversations yesterday. If you were unable to attend or ever have any questions, please contact my office at

Spoke on the House floor to express my profound opposition to the cruel cuts to Medicaid included in the House Majority’s Reconciliation legislation. This legislation amounts to the largest transfer of wealth from the pockets of the most vulnerable and working families to the

Below is my discussion with Secretary of Commerce Lutnick during our House Appropriations Democrats Subcommittee hearing earlier this week about how the Administration is going to protect United Steelworker jobs in light of the recent agreement with Nippon. I will continue to seek every