Kentuckiana Times

Congresswoman Erin Houchin, representing Indiana's 9th district, recently shared a series of tweets highlighting the features and implications of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Her comments focus on tax policy, defense spending, and energy independence. Houchin has been serving in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Trey Hollingsworth.

On July 8, 2025, Houchin expressed concern over the potential expiration of the Trump Tax Cuts. She stated that "One of the worst things we could do to the American people is let the Trump Tax Cuts expire causing the largest tax hike in American history. The One Big Beautiful Bill makes them permanent!"

Later that day, she detailed several defense-related provisions included in the bill. According to her tweet at 23:23 UTC, "Three HUGE defense wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill: $29B to modernize and grow the Navy $25B for President Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense project $16B to equip our warfighters with next-gen tech There’s nothing more important than providing for those who"

In another tweet on July 9, 2025, Houchin emphasized energy independence as a critical aspect of national security. She wrote that "Unleashing American energy is key to securing our future—and it’s a big win in the One Big Beautiful Bill. As a member of the @HouseCommerce Committee, delivering true energy independence was a top priority. This bill ensures America remains the world’s energy leader—strong,"

Erin Houchin has served in Congress since 2023 and previously held office in the Indiana Senate from 2014 to 2022. Born in Salem, Indiana in 1976, she graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a BS degree.