Kentuckiana Times

Congresswoman Erin Houchin, representing Indiana’s 9th district since 2023, has been actively engaging with her constituents and the public through various platforms. Her recent tweets highlight pressing issues and initiatives she is involved in.

On June 10, 2025, Congresswoman Houchin emphasized the urgency of addressing the fentanyl crisis. She stated, "Fentanyl is one of the leading killers of our children, and we must do everything in our power to stop it. Tomorrow, the House must pass the HALT Fentanyl Act to give law enforcement the tools they need to get these deadly drugs off our streets and hold traffickers accountable."

In a tweet from June 11, 2025, Houchin invited her followers to listen to her latest appearance on a podcast where she discussed significant topics. She shared, "Checkout my latest appearance on the @SteakforPodcast where we discussed the LA riots and our One Big, Beautiful Bill."

Also on June 11, 2025, Congresswoman Houchin announced the commencement of an educational initiative for young readers. She tweeted about this effort stating that "The Second Lady Summer Reading Challenge has begun! To get started, download the participation information... The challenge is open to all ages K-8 and will end on September 5, 2025." Participants have an opportunity to win prizes and more.

Erin Houchin was born in Salem, Indiana in 1976 and currently resides there. She graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science degree. Before joining Congress in 2023 after replacing Trey Hollingsworth as representative for Indiana's 9th District, she served in the Indiana Senate from 2014 to 2022.