Congresswoman Houchin Releases Statement on EPA’s Decision to Move Hazardous Materials to Indiana

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) issued the following statement after Governor Holcomb shared that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plans to transport hazardous materials from the East Palestine train derailment to an Indiana facility. 

“I am just as shocked as Governor Holcomb and other Hoosiers to learn that the EPA is transporting hazardous materials nearly 400 miles from the East Palestine train derailment to a facility in Indiana. However, I’m not surprised to see the continued lack of communication from the Administration to the American people and our state leaders about this issue. The Biden Administration has mishandled the response to this tragedy since it happened. Whether it be Secretary Buttigieg, or in this case the EPA, this is simply more of the same. 

“I strongly oppose bringing these hazardous materials through or around the Ninth District, or to our neighboring Indiana communities, particularly when we have not been given any information about safety protocols taken to protect the public,” said Congresswoman Erin Houchin.