Press Releases
February 7 marks National Women and Girls Sports Day, a beacon of celebration for the incredible achievements and advancements made by female athletes across the nation. This day, however, has been clouded by controversy surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's athletics. While inclusivity is a noble pursuit, it must not come at the expense of fairness and integrity in sports, particularly for biological female athletes who deserve an even playing field.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 15, 2024) - Congresswoman Erin Houchin has joined over 40 lawmakers in signing an Amicus brief in support of the state of Texas in its legal battle with the Biden administration over immigration policies. The brief, filed in the U.S. district court for the western district of Texas—Austin Division, accuses the federal government of an "abdication of its duty" at the border.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 29, 2024) – Congresswoman Erin Houchin recently testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee about a critical issue affecting her constituents – the erosion of the Clarksville shoreline along the Ohio River. Since the completion of the lock and dam system in 1963 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the redirection of water toward the shoreline has resulted in the loss of approximately 100 yards of Indiana’s land.
WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) joined Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans on a visit to the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas. During the trip, Congresswoman Houchin visited with local landowners, law enforcement, community members, and U.S. Border Patrol agents on the frontlines of the border crisis.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, January 3, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) will join Speaker Mike Johnson, Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and other House Republicans on a trip to Eagle Pass, Texas to visit the border.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) announced nominations for the United States Service Academies. After reviewing applications and conducting interviews, Congresswoman Houchin nominated 18 young men and women from across the Ninth District.
WASHINGTON – Since taking office in January 2023, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) and her district staff in Jeffersonville have helped 475 constituents resolve cases with federal agencies. These efforts have allowed more than $1.3 million dollars to be returned to Hoosiers in the Ninth District so far this year.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the bipartisan House Dyslexia Caucus, released the following op-ed.
“As a lawmaker who happens to be a parent of a Dyslexic child, I find myself uniquely positioned to tackle this problem. I have worked on this issue in my own home, and both at the state and the federal level legislatively. I know this from a personal and a policy perspective,” said Congresswoman Houchin.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Calif.-26) announced the introduction of a resolution recognizing October as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09), member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, joined Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, to introduce a resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.