Mrvan’s recent statements center tightly on northwest Indiana: he speaks for locked-out United Steelworkers members in his district and for communities hit by August storms, crediting local officials, first responders, and even a Republican senator by name for their role in the response. His asks are specific — the PRO-WORK Act would bar companies engaged in lockouts from receiving Federal contracts and tax credits, and he has instructed staff to seek an inquiry into utility preparedness after the derecho. He makes his case in plain, concrete terms, naming affected towns, companies, and unions, and he praises bipartisan cooperation when it occurred. On the three statements available, there is little evidence yet about how he handles opposing arguments or unanswered questions; his tone stays respectful and his focus stays on local constituents and workers.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
“Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 44 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9 a.m.”
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Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 44 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9 a.m.
“I want Congress to pass my bill to stop companies from locking out their workers. BP has locked out union workers in my state for over six months, leaving them without pay or health care. My bill bans any company that locks out workers from getting federal money or federal tax credits.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my continued solidarity with the members of United Steelworkers Local 71 in northwest Indiana, who have surpassed 6 months of being locked out of work by British Petroleum. While I appreciate the indication that contract negotiations will resume, we must do more to ensure that American workers are never placed in this position again. It is wrong for union workers to be forced to go without their paychecks, their healthcare, and their livelihoods while our community also faced increased public safety risks from untrained replacement workers and for their employer to continue making billions of dollars in profits. That is why I introduced the PRO-WORK Act. This legislation will prohibit corporations that lock out their workers from doing business with the Federal Government. Specifically, a company engaged in a lockout would be prohibited from receiving Federal funds for a period equal to the duration of the lockout and would be ineligible for Federal tax credits for the corresponding taxable year. The principle is simple: Any company that locks out American workers should be locked out from receiving American tax dollars.”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my continued solidarity with the members of United Steelworkers Local 71 in northwest Indiana, who have surpassed 6 months of being locked out of work by British Petroleum. While I appreciate the indication that contract negotiations will resume, we must do more to ensure that American workers are never placed in this position again. It is wrong for union workers to be forced to go without their paychecks, their healthcare, and their livelihoods while our community also faced increased public safety risks from untrained replacement workers and for their employer to continue making billions of dollars in profits. That is why I introduced the PRO-WORK Act. This legislation will prohibit corporations that lock out their workers from doing business with the Federal Government. Specifically, a company engaged in a lockout would be prohibited from receiving Federal funds for a period equal to the duration of the lockout and would be ineligible for Federal tax credits for the corresponding taxable year. The principle is simple: Any company that locks out American workers should be locked out from receiving American tax dollars.
“A severe storm caused heavy damage in northwest Indiana in August. I am asking for an investigation into whether utility companies were prepared and invested enough in our power systems. We need answers so this does not happen again.”
“Mr. Speaker, in August, a devastating derecho ripped through Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, devastating neighborhoods from Gary to Portage from Lowell to LaPorte to Highland and Munster to the smallest communities across northwest Indiana. I worked with all the mayors and elected officials across our region, stood with Governor Braun and FEMA administrators to make sure that we were able to respond, and I can tell you, our community responded with the character that northwest Indiana is known for. Our first responders and local elected leaders went above and beyond, worked around the clock to help their neighbors--volunteers from our churches, union linemen and -women, National Guard members, and countless volunteers who showed up when we needed them most. I recognize Senator Jim Banks for his partnership in making sure Washington heard the urgency of our crisis and stood with us during the recovery and allowed us to get the resources we need. The grit and resilience of northwest Indiana in those weeks showed who we are, but we have also moved from patience to accountability. I have instructed my staff to request an inquiry into utility preparedness and infrastructure investment. Our region deserves answers, and we will do everything in our power to protect northwest Indiana so they will never have to go through this again.”
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Mr. Speaker, in August, a devastating derecho ripped through Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, devastating neighborhoods from Gary to Portage from Lowell to LaPorte to Highland and Munster to the smallest communities across northwest Indiana. I worked with all the mayors and elected officials across our region, stood with Governor Braun and FEMA administrators to make sure that we were able to respond, and I can tell you, our community responded with the character that northwest Indiana is known for. Our first responders and local elected leaders went above and beyond, worked around the clock to help their neighbors--volunteers from our churches, union linemen and -women, National Guard members, and countless volunteers who showed up when we needed them most. I recognize Senator Jim Banks for his partnership in making sure Washington heard the urgency of our crisis and stood with us during the recovery and allowed us to get the resources we need. The grit and resilience of northwest Indiana in those weeks showed who we are, but we have also moved from patience to accountability. I have instructed my staff to request an inquiry into utility preparedness and infrastructure investment. Our region deserves answers, and we will do everything in our power to protect northwest Indiana so they will never have to go through this again.
