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March 5, 2025

Washington, D.C. – After President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement:

February 28, 2025

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.

Issues:Education
February 17, 2025

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. 

February 14, 2025

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.

Issues:Health
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