Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) celebrated the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that strengthens America’s national security, supports servicemembers, and advances Republicans’ peace-through-strength agenda.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a legislative hearing on protecting children and teens online, featuring several bills led or co-led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09). These proposals work together to give parents stronger tools, hold platforms accountable, and create safeguards for kids in the digital age.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that two of her bills advanced out of House Energy and Commerce subcommittees and will now move to the full Committee for consideration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 11 of their colleagues in introducing the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from the growing wave of fraud and financial deception costing families billions each year. Across the country, more than 50 million Americans have suffered monetary losses due to scams online.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the launch of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Caucus, dedicated to protecting children in the evolving digital world.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Mark Messmer (IN-08), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and Mike Rulli (OH-06) to fund the restoration of the Ohio River.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed legislation requiring full transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement:
“I have always supported full transparency when it comes to the Epstein files. Before my time in Congress, I served as a case manager in child protective services and worked closely with victims of abuse. I have seen the trauma these children endure, and my focus has always been on protecting victims and holding predators fully accountable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate’s Continuing Resolution to fund the government:
“Tonight, thanks to Republicans in Congress, the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through January 30 is headed to President Trump’s desk. This agreement also includes three, year-long appropriations bills that fully fund Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats voted against the clean Continuing Resolution to keep the government open.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced the AI Warnings And Resources for Education (AWARE) Act, the first House legislation to address the growing use of AI chatbot companions by minors.