Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) to strengthen transparency and accountability in federal broadband programs.
The bill, which passed unanimously by voice vote, ensures that taxpayer dollars invested in rural broadband projects reach the communities that need them most. It also guarantees that providers selected for funding are capable of delivering reliable, high-speed internet access.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has introduced the Abortion Funding Awareness Act, companion legislation to the Senate bill led by Senator Jim Banks (R-IN). This legislation brings long-overdue transparency to how states are using Medicaid funds in connection with abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.
This legislation ensures that American taxpayers are not unknowingly footing the bill for abortion-related services and holds state governments accountable for how federal funds are spent.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Republican Budget Resolution:
“This Budget Resolution is a bold, responsible plan to put our country back on the right track. It reflects the will of the 77 million Americans who are demanding we rein in reckless spending, secure our borders, and restore economic strength.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced four major legislative proposals aimed at strengthening education, defending American institutions from foreign influence, supporting families in crisis, and improving outcomes for children in foster care. Each bill reflects Houchin’s commitment to promoting transparency, protecting vulnerable populations, and putting American families first.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has reintroduced four bills aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and economic opportunity.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced a resolution expressing support for the NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights, highlighting the need for family-centered care, informed parental consent, and improved resources for families with babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Washington, D.C. – After President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Think Differently About Education Act, a bipartisan bill ensuring parents of children with disabilities are fully informed of their rights in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
BROWNSTOWN, IN – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Jackson County Prosecutor Jeff Chalfant announced the deportation of the illegal alien responsible for the tragic death of 27-year-old Brad Castner. Thanks to the Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Trump, dangerous illegal aliens like this one are finally being removed from American communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-6) are taking action to stop hospitals from denying life-saving organ transplants based solely on a patient’s COVID-19 vaccination status. Today, they introduced the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act, a bill that ensures no American is refused a transplant over their personal or religious medical decisions.