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BROWNSTOWN, IN – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Jackson County Prosecutor Jeff Chalfant announced the deportation of the illegal alien responsible for the tragic death of 27-year-old Brad Castner. Thanks to the Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Trump, dangerous illegal aliens like this one are finally being removed from American communities.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin proudly announces the passage of three critical appropriations bills aimed at fortifying national security, supporting our allies, and ensuring the safety and well-being of Americans.
Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2024) - Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin issued a statement in response to President Biden’s executive order on border security:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 15, 2024) - Congresswoman Erin Houchin has joined over 40 lawmakers in signing an Amicus brief in support of the state of Texas in its legal battle with the Biden administration over immigration policies. The brief, filed in the U.S. district court for the western district of Texas—Austin Division, accuses the federal government of an "abdication of its duty" at the border.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09), a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, voted to pass the Schools Not Shelters Act to prohibit the use of educational facilities to provide shelter or housing for illegal migrants. This would include public elementary schools, public secondary schools, and institutions of higher education.
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Washington are pushing to make sure that schools don’t become shelters for those who enter the country illegally.
Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-9th) is leading the charge as she brought HR 3941 to the House floor for debate on Tuesday. The bill would make it illegal for illegal immigrants and their children to be housed at schools and colleges.
Houchin said any pushes to use schools as shelters further perpetrate a “failure” on President Biden’s part when it comes to the problems at the southern border.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) released the following statement on the passage of the Secure the Border Act of 2023.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 6, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) visited the southern border in Uvalde and Eagle Pass, Texas. The trip occurs as Americans across the country face the consequences of President Biden’s growing border crisis.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 6, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) will visit the southern border in Uvalde, Texas as Americans across the country face the consequences of President Biden’s growing border crisis. The trip will serve as an opportunity to engage with border patrol agents and local officials on border security, trade, and law enforcement issues.