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Press Releases

February 4, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin is pleased to announce the opening of her new district office in Salem, which will serve as a central hub for assisting constituents throughout Indiana’s 9th Congressional District. The new office, located at 104 W Hackberry Street, Salem, IN 47167, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

January 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – “Yesterday’s meeting with President Trump and House leadership was productive and encouraging. The President was in high spirits and eager to continue making good on his promises to restore this country. The executive orders issued on Day One are common sense and have seen widespread support.

January 10, 2025

“The court’s decision to strike down the Biden Administration’s Title IX rewrite is a huge victory for the integrity of women’s and girls’ sports. Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports threatens the very opportunities Title IX was meant to protect. As a mother of daughters, I applaud this ruling and remain committed to ensuring only biological females compete in women’s sports.” – Congresswoman Erin Houchin

December 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has been appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 119th Congress. As one of the oldest and most influential committees in the House, Energy and Commerce oversees critical areas such as energy policy, healthcare, telecommunications, and economic development.

Issues:Energy
December 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), has formally requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review special education services for children with disabilities enrolled in private schools to determine possible under-identification.

Issues:Education
November 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s FAFSA Deadline Act, has passed the House of Representatives with a near-unanimous bipartisan vote of 381 to 1. This legislation provides much-needed clarity for students, families, and universities by ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is released and fully operational by October 1 each year.

Issues:Education
November 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has been elected by her colleagues to serve as the House Republican Conference Secretary for the 119th Congress, making her the second highest ranking woman among House Republicans. Her election represents a historic achievement for Indiana’s congressional delegation, amplifying their values and priorities at the highest levels of House leadership. 

October 28, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN–09) has joined a letter to House Leadership supporting the full reauthorization of the Farm Bill by the end of the 118th Congress.

Issues:Agriculture
October 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Recently, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced the Task Force to End Financial Abuse Act, a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of coerced debt and financial exploitation. The proposed task force aims to develop a comprehensive approach to combat financial abuse, protect victims, and prevent future incidents.

September 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Following the recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has been actively working to address critical security concerns. Yesterday, she proudly introduced the Presidential Election Resource Investment for Major Threat Response (PERIMTR) Act.