Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that over $14 million in Community Project Funding she requested for Indiana’s 9th District will move forward in the House Appropriations process.
“Every one of these projects was driven by local leaders and community input,” said Rep. Houchin. “From public safety and water infrastructure to parks, sidewalks, and trail improvements, this funding supports the quality of life and growth of our communities.”
The projects include:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced the bipartisan Parkinson’s Protection for Fire Fighters Act of 2025 to provide medical coverage and increased support for fire fighters who develop symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the introduction of a resolution calling on the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files within 30 days, while ensuring protections for victims remain in place.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Putting American Students First Act. This bill prohibits the Department of Education from allowing illegal immigrants to access a collection of taxpayer-funded college preparatory programs—the TRIO programs—intended for low-income Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, historic legislation that delivers relief to American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses:
“Today, House Republicans kept our promise to the American people. The One Big Beautiful Bill is the boldest, most conservative legislation we’ve passed in a generation—and I was proud to help lead the charge.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin recently announced the opening of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for middle school and high school students in Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District.
Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, or other devices.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement:
“The U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill this morning—delivering on President Trump’s America First agenda.
This is a bill for hardworking American families. No tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and tax relief for seniors on Social Security. It enhances border security, ramps up deportations of criminal aliens, and unleashes American energy production.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana’s 9th District. Dozens of outstanding submissions were received from high school students across the district.
Winners:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced today the appointment of General Dale Lyles, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard (Ret.), as Chair of Indiana’s 9th Congressional District Military Academy Nomination Boards and as a member of the United States Military Academy (West Point) Nomination Panel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has returned nearly $3.5 million to constituents across Indiana’s 9th District through casework assistance since taking office. The recovered funds include IRS refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans’ claims, and other federal payments that were delayed, denied, or mishandled by agencies.