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March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a sweeping legislative package to protect children online. Included in the legislation are two bills authored by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09): the AI Warnings and Resources for Education (AWARE) Act and the Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitative BOTs (SAFEBOTs) Act.

March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09), alongside Representatives Vince Fong (CA-20) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23), recently introduced H.R. 7793, the Dalilah Law, legislation that would prevent illegal aliens from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and operating commercial trucks on American roadways. 

March 3, 2026

SALEM, IN — U.S. Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09) is seeking a veteran to serve in her Salem district office through the U.S. House of Representatives Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. This is a paid, full-time position.

The selected aide will work directly with military and veteran constituents, assist with veterans-related casework, and serve as a liaison between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies to help ensure they receive the benefits and services they have earned. 

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February 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act by a vote of 218–213. The legislation strengthens election integrity by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and a valid photo ID to cast a ballot. Representative Erin Houchin (IN-9) is a cosponsor of the bill.

January 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, the House passed the final Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package, H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, a package that strengthens national security, supports border enforcement, reins in federal spending, and delivers nearly $7.5 million in Community Project Funding for Indiana’s 9th District. 

January 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) praised the Trump Administration’s announcement designating Indiana as one of two new national Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) test sites, a move expected to attract investment, create jobs, and accelerate the growth of America’s drone industry.

January 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5184, the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act, a bipartisan bill led by Representatives Erin Houchin and Mike Flood, by a vote of 263–147.

December 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has successfully returned more than $6.5 million to residents of Indiana’s 9th Congressional District through constituent casework assistance with federal agencies.

December 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced her nominations for students from Indiana’s 9th Congressional District to the United States service academies. These nominations recognize outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the nation.

Students nominated represent schools across the district and were selected through a competitive application and interview process conducted by Congresswoman Houchin’s Military Academy Nomination Boards.