Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced six Community Project Funding requests totaling more than $5 million for Indiana's Ninth District have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee after previously advancing through the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
This year's winners are:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin announced today that $2 million in Community Project Funding for the McAlpine Shoreline Protection Phase II project in Clarksville advanced through the House Appropriations Committee after previously passing the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The funding builds on the $2 million Rep. Houchin secured in FY2026 for Phase I of the project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced today that two Community Project Funding requests totaling over $700,000 for Indiana’s Ninth District have advanced through the House Appropriations Committee after previously passing the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
The projects would support law enforcement operations and emergency communications infrastructure in Southern Indiana communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Screen-time Management And Recommendations for Teens (SMART) and Kids Act. The bill would require the United States Surgeon General to develop evidence-informed screen time recommendations for children. These recommendations would be based on independent, evidence-based research, not regulations on devices or users.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin visited Charlestown last week to tour Indiana American Water’s PFAS treatment facility and receive an update on efforts to improve water quality and address emerging contaminants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin traveled across Indiana’s Ninth District this week to meet with local farmers and biofuel leaders, highlighting the recent passage of the Farm Bill and advocating for year-round E-15.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 alongside Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), David Valadao (R-CA), and Mark Pocan (D-WI). This bipartisan legislation aims to expand awareness and access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for students and young adults.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced today that four Community Project Funding requests totaling over $3,000,000 for Indiana’s Ninth District have advanced through the full House Appropriations Committee after previously passing the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
The projects would provide critical investments to improve wastewater systems, expand sewer access, and modernize stormwater infrastructure in communities across southern Indiana.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) re-introduced the Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act, which would provide an incentive for all states to extend services for foster youth through age 21. Rep. Houchin serves as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth.