Congressman Pete Visclosky

Congressman Pete Visclosky is proud to announce that Dyer resident Jonathan Van Hecke successfully completed a summer internship offered through his Merrillville District Office. Jonathan is entering his sophomore year of studies at Indiana...

On August 11, 2015, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded a $541,667 grant to Porter-Starke Services, Inc. to establish a federally...

Congressman Visclosky recently hosted the 2015 Congressional Art Competition in Indiana’s First Congressional District. Alison Goetz of Kouts was selected as the winner. Goetz designed a piece named “Captain America” that emulates the late...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that the United States Department of Education has awarded a $289,901 grant to Purdue University North Central. “I congratulate Chancellor Dworkin and the entire Purdue University faculty and staff for ensuring...

On July 20, Congressman Pete Visclosky joined Lisa Daugherty, CEO and President of Lake Area United Way, and Dr. Chenn Zhou, Executive Director at the Center for Visualization through Simulation (CIVS), in the launch of the newly designed...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that Portage-based NorthShore Health Centers will receive $1,498,801.00 in continuation funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This federal funding will allow NorthShore to continue...

U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that Crown Point resident YiQi “Angela” Duan has successfully completed an internship at his Merrillville district office. YiQi will complete her senior year at Merrillville High School on...

Congressman Pete Visclosky hosted a military academy information session for prospective applicants interested the five U.S. military academies at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville. Applicants who are from the First Congressional...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Gary/Chicago International Airport (GCA) will receive two grants totaling $5,744,597 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA funding will...

U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that Crown Point resident Jacqueline Van Der Wey has completed an internship at his Merrillville district office. Jacqueline is in her senior year at Crown Point High School. Van Der Wey is the founder...