Indiana — 1st District

Frank Mrvan

Supports infrastructure investments and labor

Mrvan emphasizes driving economic growth in Northwest Indiana through federal infrastructure investments, clean energy initiatives, and community projects. He highlights his role on the House Appropriations Committee in bringing high-wage union manufacturing jobs and rail transit expansion to the district.

• Secured a $6 billion Hydrogen Hub project in Northwest Indiana to support steel producers and union jobs
• Delivered over $100 million in federal Community Project Funding awards for local infrastructure and environmental preservation
• Supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the $1 billion extension of the South Shore Passenger Rail Line
• Voted Yea on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

“Frank proudly supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which made much needed investments in our ports, airports, waterways, roads, bridges, railways, and broadband internet.”

Barb Regnitz

Opposes reckless spending and debt

Regnitz advocates for curbing inflation and protecting household purchasing power by reining in federal spending and cutting government waste. She prioritizes American businesses and families over foreign interests while committing to national debt reduction.

• Proposes eliminating government waste, fraud, and abuse to lower inflation
• Prioritizes national debt reduction and strengthening purchasing power for families
• Advocates tax and fiscal policies that favor domestic families and businesses

“Strengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports humane border security measures

Mrvan advocates for border security policies that emphasize technology, additional border agents, and interdiction of illegal opioids like fentanyl. He supports humane border management while opposing strict Republican border enforcement legislation.

• Advocates for increased border security agents and modernized tracking technology to stop fentanyl and human trafficking
• Voted Yea on H.R. 875 to make driving under the influence grounds for deportation
• Voted Nay on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and Nay on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

“This nation’s border is a matter of national security and Frank believes in securing the border with safe, secure and humane policies.”

Barb Regnitz

Supports strict border enforcement reforms

Regnitz calls for aggressive measures to halt illegal border crossings, drug smuggling, and human trafficking. She pledges to equip border agents with expanded tools and reform immigration policy to mandate strict accountability and legal entry.

• Calls for enhanced physical and technological border security to stop illegal entry and drug trafficking
• Supports providing law enforcement and border patrol agents with additional policies and enforcement tools
• Demands structural immigration reforms prioritizing legal entry and accountability

“Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports law enforcement and victim protection

Mrvan focuses his public safety platform on assisting crime victims, backing first responders, and protecting children from online predators. He highlights his legislative initiatives supporting survivors of domestic violence and military sexual trauma.

• Introduced the Safe Recovery Together Act to assist domestic violence survivors with housing and care
• Authored the Dignity for Military Sexual Trauma Survivors Act, which was signed into law
• Created the 'No More Secrets' child abuse prevention program in Indiana public schools
• Secured Community Project Funding for rape crisis centers and local emergency responders

“Frank will continue to advocate for resources to support survivors of domestic violence throughout our region.”

Barb Regnitz

Supports strict law enforcement prosecution

Regnitz emphasizes strong backing for law enforcement and strict prosecution of violent criminals. She promises to end 'catch-and-release' policies and restore order to local communities.

• Proposes ending catch-and-release bail and prosecution policies
• Pledges full support, resources, and respect for police officers and law enforcement
• Advocates strict enforcement of criminal laws to hold offenders accountable

“Enforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports public education funding

Mrvan prioritizes public education funding, teacher support, and workforce training partnerships with higher education institutions. Endorsed by major teachers' unions, he opposes directing public funds toward non-public education alternatives.

• Endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers Indiana and the National Education Association
• Advocates reserving public education funds strictly for public school systems
• Secured federal Community Project Funding for local university job-training programs
• Voted Nay on H.R. 28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025)

“As a former member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, Frank is supporter of teachers and students, and he will continue to work to ensure that public funds are dedicated to support public education.”

Barb Regnitz

Supports restrictions on transgender athletes

Regnitz focuses her education policy on curriculum reform and preserving female-only school sports. She advocates protecting students from ideological indoctrination and restricting girls' sports and locker facilities to biological females.

• Proposes restricting girls' sports teams and school facilities exclusively to biological females
• Advocates refocusing school curricula on teaching critical thinking rather than ideological agendas
• Encourages open debate, curiosity, and reasoning in classroom instruction

“Protect fairness and safety in schools by keeping girls' sports and facilities reserved for biological females.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports expanding voting access

Mrvan supports federal legislation to expand voter registration options, early voting, and vote-by-mail access across the country. He opposes Republican measures that impose strict documentary citizenship verification rules for voting.

• Voted Yea on the For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) to expand voter registration and mail-in access
• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections

Barb Regnitz

Supports stricter voting requirements

Regnitz advocates for strict voter verification and ballot security reforms to restore trust in elections. She supports requiring same-day in-person voting with paper ballots and restricting mail-in voting to narrow exceptions.

• Proposes requiring same-day, in-person voting using watermarked paper ballots
• Advocates restricting mail-in voting to rare, verified exceptions
• Demands 100% election integrity through enhanced transparency and auditing procedures

“Support same-day, in-person voting using verifiable, watermarked paper ballots.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports lowering prescription drug costs

Mrvan advocates for federal policies to reduce prescription drug costs and lower healthcare expenses for families and seniors. He highlights his support for the Inflation Reduction Act, which authorized Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

• Supported the Inflation Reduction Act to cap insulin costs at $35/month for Medicare recipients
• Supported capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 annually
• Advocates expanding mental healthcare access for military veterans

“Frank is in Congress to lower the price of healthcare and to make prescription drug prices more affordable, so families can obtain the lifesaving medicine they need.”

Barb Regnitz

Supports food nutrition and health reform

Regnitz focuses her health policy on improving nutrition and removing harmful chemicals and additives from the nation's food supply. She pledges to align federal policies with health initiatives championed by the Trump administration and RFK Jr.

• Focuses on removing harmful additives and addressing poor nutrition in food products
• Promotes policies to expand access to clean, nutrient-dense food for families
• Pledges to align health initiatives with national efforts led by Donald Trump and RFK Jr.

“Work alongside national efforts, including those led by RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration, to create a healthier, more resilient America.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports assault weapons bans

Mrvan supports federal firearm regulations aimed at reducing gun violence, including restrictions on semi-automatic firearms.

• Voted Yea on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

Barb Regnitz

Supports Second Amendment rights

Regnitz opposes new gun control regulations, promising to protect Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens. She advocates prosecuting violent criminals rather than restricting legal gun owners.

• Opposes gun control overreach and pledges to defend Second Amendment rights
• Advocates enforcing current laws against criminals rather than placing mandates on gun owners
• Supports hunting, target shooting, and family firearm safety education

“Defend the constitutional right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms without unnecessary government overreach.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports codifying federal abortion rights

Mrvan strongly defends reproductive freedom and opposes statewide or national abortion bans following the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade. He advocates for federal statutory protections to guarantee women full access to reproductive healthcare.

• Original cosponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act
• Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law
• Opposes Indiana's statewide abortion restrictions and proposed federal bans

“Frank supports the codification of Roe v. Wade and will continue to fight to ensure that every woman can make their own decisions about their own bodies, their own futures, and their own economic opportunities.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports clean energy investments

Mrvan views climate change as a critical threat and advocates for clean energy investments that protect Northwest Indiana's environmental assets like Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. He supported major federal funding for emissions reductions and clean water infrastructure.

• Supported the Inflation Reduction Act's climate and clean energy manufacturing investments
• Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provisions for clean drinking water and grid resilience
• Promotes local clean-tech opportunities like the Northwest Indiana Hydrogen Hub

“Frank recognizes that climate change is a real and urgent threat, and is focused on protecting the environment for current and future generations.”

Frank Mrvan

Supports union protections and PRO Act

Mrvan strongly supports organized labor and union rights, identifying labor unions as the backbone of Northwest Indiana's economy. He belongs to the Congressional Labor Caucus and advocates for federal legislation protecting collective bargaining and prevailing wages.

• Member of the Congressional Labor Caucus
• Co-sponsors the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to protect union organizing
• Supports Buy America mandates, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rules, and Project Labor Agreements

“Frank is proud to support the Protecting the Right to Organize Act so that all workers have the right and ability to form a union.”