Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has returned more than $1 million to constituents across Indiana’s Ninth District in 2026 alone, bringing the total to $1,111,111.41 so far this year. Since taking office in 2023, Houchin’s office has secured a total of $7,648,744.16 for constituents through casework assistance.
“Today is a good day in the overdue effort to hold social media corporations accountable. Meta and YouTube tried to deny, deflect, and delay – but a jury heard the evidence and found them negligent in how they designed their apps for children.
However, Congress must be clear-eyed about the limits of litigation. Going forward, the platforms will change their terms of service language and continue to hide their exploitation of children behind bad-faith Section 230 defenses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced H.R. 8009, the Student Protection and Success Act, legislation aimed at increasing accountability for institutions of higher education, improving student loan repayment outcomes, and ensuring colleges deliver real value for students and taxpayers.
Houchin introduced the legislation alongside Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). A companion bill is being led in the Senate by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition are now open. Each spring, this nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and provides an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the country and within each congressional district.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09), alongside Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Troy Carter (LA-02), introduced the bipartisan H.R. 7875, Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act of 2026, legislation to expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals experiencing gambling addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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.