Washington, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Frank J. Mrvan issued the following press release:

Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the inclusion of his Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Community Project Funding requests for Indiana's First Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 in the final House-approved appropriations measure. The measure is now expected to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President in the coming days.

A video of Congressman Mrvan's remarks on the House floor is available here, and his comments as prepared for delivery are below.

"I rise today because I believe the federal government has a responsibility to stand with all communities across Northwest Indiana, big cities...