MRVAN, FRANK J. (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 12), H1689 [30MR]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 709), H626 [1FE]

Animals: prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H4231 [8SE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H4223 [5SE]

Armed Forces: increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2537), H2175 [9MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for National Prayer Breakfast (see H. Con. Res. 79), H5936 [28NO]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 110), H781 [8FE]

CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H5104 [25OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see H.R. 5610), H5468 [6NO]

Correctional institutions: improve maternal health care and support for incarcerated mothers (see H.R. 3344), H2346 [15MY]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5232 [1NO]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 2953), H2599 [24MY]

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 1204), H2174 [9MY]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H2781 [7JN]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H1888 [19AP]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H3859 [19JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand school lunch program community eligibility (see H.R. 2567), H2430 [17MY]

——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 3332), H2345 [15MY]

——— increase reimbursement rate of school meals (see H.R. 1269), H4033 [26JY]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas (see H.R. 1230), H4198 [22AU]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H2243 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H1053 [1MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H6816 [11DE]

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see H.R. 3444), H2744 [5JN]

——— improve treatment of dyslexia under Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (see H.R. 6052), H5104 [25OC]

——— prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and prevent and reduce use of physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 3470), H2713 [1JN]

——— protect borrowers of Federal student loans during transition period following end of coronavirus student loan repayment pause (see H.R. 644), H739 [7FE]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 5049), H4141 [27JY]

——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H1915 [24AP]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H6944 [13DE]

Dept. of HHS: address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 3322), H2345 [15MY]

——— carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 3348), H2346 [15MY]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H6145 [5DE]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3850), H3897 [24JY]

——— establish and implement Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project (see H.R. 3346), H2346 [15MY]

——— establish grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks (see H.R. 3302), H2343 [15MY]

——— improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see H.R. 3320), H2344 [15MY]

——— provide certain adjustments to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment included in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program (see H.R. 5555), H6145 [5DE]

——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see H.R. 3523), H2455 [18MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see H.R. 3148), H4198 [22AU]

Dept. of Labor: expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H3642 [17JY]

——— issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H6145 [5DE]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H6816 [11DE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking (see H.R. 2367), H3208 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize electronic health record modernization program and increase oversight and accountability of program to better serve veterans, medical professionals, and taxpayers (see H.R. 2809), H1914 [24AP]

——— award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (see H.R. 984), H3208 [11JY]

——— establish Under Sec. for Management (see H.R. 1658), H2547 [23MY]

——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 542), H1950 [25AP]

——— improve management and performance of capital asset programs (see H.R. 3225), H2308 [11MY]

——— improve VA Work-Study program (see H.R. 3600), H2545 [23MY]

——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 645), H877 [24FE]

——— prohibit from carrying out certain activities under Electronic Health Record Modernization Program until certification of system improvements and facility readiness (see H.R. 592), H2051 [26AP]

——— provide additional information about certain postsecondary educational institutions to individuals entitled to educational assistance (see H.R. 5956), H6111 [4DE]

——— provide support for programs relating to coordination of maternity health care (see H.R. 3303), H2379 [16MY]

——— require independent verification and validation of certain modernization efforts (see H.R. 1659), H2547 [23MY]

Depts. of Energy and Transportation: provide for coordination between Federal agencies on decarbonization, development, certification, and deployment of aircraft, vessels, and medium and heavy duty transportation vehicles (see H.R. 2664), H2547 [23MY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2129 [2MY]

Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H3069 [21JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H99 [9JA]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2800), H2175 [9MY]

Education: strengthen and expand adult education programs (see H.R. 5987), H5029 [18OC]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H1153 [7MR]

Employment: strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H967 [28FE]

FAA: require installation of secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft (see H.R. 911), H2138 [5MY]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 2604), H2052 [26AP]

FDA: define term natural cheese (see H.R. 1803), H1761 [17AP]

——— establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 1328), H1712 [6AP]

——— reaffirm authority to approve drugs for abortion care (see H. Res. 309), H1887 [19AP]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2174 [9MY]

——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5995), H5731 [13NO]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H5654 [8NO]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H4991 [6OC]

Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 698), H625 [1FE]

——— create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage and establish grant program for distribution of safe storage devices (see H.R. 4965), H4137 [27JY]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE]

——— make it unlawful to sell firearms without promoting safe storage, disseminate safe storage best practices, create grants for safe storage device distribution, and allow tax credit for such device sales (see H.R. 52), H3478 [12JY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H877 [24FE]

——— recognize relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and honor memory of victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms (see H. Res. 737), H6817 [11DE]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H683 [2FE]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H5937 [28NO]

Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3882), H2777 [7JN]

——— increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (see H.R. 2667), H1844 [18AP]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H1886 [19AP]

Health: improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (see H.R. 1692), H1848 [18AP]

——— oppose use of State power against citizens seeking essential health care, including criminalization of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception (see H. Res. 561), H4034 [26JY]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 2923), H2935 [14JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H4173 [8AU]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 16), H4991 [6OC]

Insurance: require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H2139 [5MY]

Iran: impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities engaging in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology (see H.R. 3152), H2887 [13JN]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5029 [18OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H3208 [11JY]

Medicaid: delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2175 [9MY]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy (see H.R. 4104), H4502 [26SE]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H4266 [12SE]

Members of Congress: require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 345), H4198 [22AU]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H3950 [25JY]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5224), H5177 [26OC]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 307), H2089 [27AP]

National Commission on Critical Supply Chains: establish (see H.R. 4279), H3209 [11JY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H3163 [30JN]

National Poppy Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 443), H2638 [25MY]

OMB: revise Standard Occupational Classification system to establish separate code for direct support professionals (see H.R. 2941), H5894 [15NO]

OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4897), H4350 [14SE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H1695 [30MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H1411 [23MR]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys (see H.R. 3970), H6861 [12DE]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4991 [6OC]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H915 [27FE]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]

Railroads: enhance safety requirements for trains (see H.R. 5871), H5022 [17OC]

SBA: increase goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans and exclude such self-certified concerns from Government and Federal agency goals (see H.R. 5147), H4164 [4AU]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H4265 [12SE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H711 [6FE]

SSA: establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H2453 [18MY]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H2138 [5MY]

——— allow workers above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in trade or business of being employee (see H.R. 4963), H4136 [27JY]

——— classify business interference in worker organization campaigns as political speech and establish reporting requirement for employers who intervene in protected labor activities (see H.R. 5428), H4295 [13SE] (see H.R. 5456), H4343 [14SE]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 3899), H2777 [7JN]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H4212 [29AU]

——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see H.R. 1477), H3478 [12JY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 884), H822 [9FE]

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H3209 [11JY]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4188 [15AU]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H1700 [3AP]

——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (see H.R. 4569), H5231 [1NO]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H4406 [19SE]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 4987), H4207 [25AU]

Women: authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies (see H.R. 3304), H2343 [15MY]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 (see H.R. 3310), H2344 [15MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H3954 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to ensure access for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence to substance use disorder treatment that allow families to remain together (see H.R. 6097), H5173 [26OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Acquisition Review Board (see H.R. 4225), H2990 [20JN]

——— make certain improvements in laws relative to appointment of Under Sec. of Health and Assistant Under Secs. of Health (see H.R. 1256), H970 [28FE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to ensure access for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence to substance use disorder treatment that allow families to remain together (H.R. 6097), H5176 [26OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Acquisition Review Board (H.R. 4225), H2991 [20JN]

——— make certain improvements in laws relative to appointment of Under Sec. of Health and Assistant Under Secs. of Health (H.R. 1256), H972 [28FE]

Motions

Federal agencies and departments: require head of agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency (H.R. 357), H6840 [12DE]

Remarks

Black History Month: observance, H901 [27FE], E94• [6FE]

Collective bargaining: negotiations between UAW and auto manufacturers, H4373 [18SE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): tribute, H3940 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron One, E474• [22MY]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (H.R. 882), H2154 [9MY]

Employment: strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (H.R. 20), H1134 [7MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require head of agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency (H.R. 357), H6840 [12DE]

Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (H.R. 3882), H3193 [11JY]

——— increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (H.R. 2667), H1935 [25AP]

Great Lakes Authority: establish, H507 [30JA]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of Haven House Northwest Indiana, E1196• [11DE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E838• [13SE]

Indiana: economic and transportation projects funding, H3940 [25JY]

——— tribute to Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame inductees, E425• [11MY]

Indiana Jewish Historical Society: anniversary, E478• [23MY]

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, H617 [1FE]

Iron and steel industry: address surge of steel imports from Mexico, H2410 [17MY]

Klein, Jane Marie: Northwest Indiana Indian Medical Association Community Service Award recipient, E947• [11OC]

Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen: tribute, H1743 [17AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2154 [9MY]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1319 [22MR], E201• [9MR]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), H2703 [31MY]

Valparaiso, IN: VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana recipient of We Honor Veterans (organization) Level 5 status, H1455 [27MR]

Votes: position on missed, E191• [7MR], E741• [27JY], E916• [29SE]

Tributes

Bucher, Rick, H2534 [23MY], E455• [17MY]

Hawkins, Calvin D., H901 [27FE], E95• [6FE]

Leavell, Dorothy, H1319 [22MR], E201• [9MR]

O’Bannon, Frank, H4949 [2OC]

Reed, W.N., E1098• [14NO]

Smith, Earl, Jr., E484• [24MY]

Wrobel, Beth, E906• [28SE]